Latinologues is a play written by Rick Najera and directed by Cheech Marin.[1] It is structured as a series of monologues that highlights stereotypes about.[clarification needed] The long running play has performed throughout the US, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Miami and Chicago. Its cast has included Esai Morales, María Conchita Alonso, Fernando Carrillo, Jacob Vargas, and soap actress Cynthia Klitbo.
Latinologues | |
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Written by | Rick Najera |
Directed by | Cheech Marin |
Date premiered | October 13, 2005 |
Place premiered | Helen Hayes Theatre |
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It opened on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre on October 13, 2005.[2] The opening night cast consisted of Eugenio Derbez, Rene Lavan, Rick Najera and Shirley A. Rumierk. Lighting design by Kevin Adams, assisted by Aaron Sporer. Costume Design by Santiago, assisted by Jonathan Solari. The Stage Manager was Arabella Powell.[3]
Latinologues closed on Broadway on December 31, 2005,[4] after 93 performances and 34 previews.
References
edit- ^ Thomas A. Greenfield. Broadway: An Encyclopedia of Theater and American Culture. ABC-CLIO. 2009. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-313-34265-3.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (October 13, 2005). "Latinologues Opens on Broadway Oct. 13". Playbill.
- ^ "Skewering the Strengths and Stereotypes of Latino Life". The New York Times. October 14, 2005.
- ^ Rick Najera (16 September 2013). Almost White: Forced Confessions of a Latino in Hollywood. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4019-4368-4.
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