Latin History for Morons

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Latin History for Morons

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  1 any gender (adult) plus ensemble

When John takes a peek at his son’s history textbooks, he is shocked to find…well nothing, at least when it comes to the impact of Latin culture over thousands of years. Excited to share his heritage with his son, John dives deep, exploring everything from the Mayans to modern-day heroes.

Image: 2017 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

Latin History for Morons

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    1 any gender (adult) plus ensemble
Latin History for Morons

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When John takes a peek at his son’s history textbooks, he is shocked to find…well nothing, at least when it comes to the impact of Latin culture over thousands of years. Excited to share his heritage with his son, John dives deep, exploring everything from the Mayans to modern-day heroes. To be performed by one person or an ensemble, this zippy, irreverent and laugh-out-loud investigation of the past will make you take a second look at the present.

Media

“…in Mr. Leguizamo’s long and often hilarious parade of injustice…his jokes get at something deep.” —The New York Times.    “…both informative and hysterically funny…LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS is the most fun you’ll have in a classroom since Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You.” —The Wrap.    “LATIN HISTORY is boisterous and joyful but also laced with sorrow, with Leguizamo beautifully communicating feelings of invisibility, inherited trauma, and even grief.” —Entertainment Weekly.

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    Image: 2017 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

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John Leguizamo

Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo has appeared in over 100 films and countless television shows while establishing a career that defies categorization. With boundless and visceral creativity, his work in film, theatre, television, and literature covers a variety of genres, con ...
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