Ghetto Klown
John Leguizamo
Latin History for Morons
by John Leguizamo
Broadway Off-Broadway
Highlights
90 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Expandable Casting Flexible Cast Size Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy
Awards & Recognition
Tony Award
Winner! 2018 Special Tony Award
Synopsis
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 irreverent and laugh-out-loud journey into the richness of Latin heritage past and present will make you take a second look at history.
Press Reviews
"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
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| JOHN |
| BUDDY |
| MOCTEZUMA |
| BULLY |
| CORTES |
| BULLY’S DAD |
| STEPHEN HAWKING |
| MR. FLYNN |
| POPULACE |
| CRAZY LEGS |
| AZTEC NOBLE |
| LIL JOHNNY |
| AZTEC GENERAL |
| MOMMA |
| WARRIOR |
| UNCLE SANNY |
| CONQUISTADOR |
| SANTAYANA |
| DR. T |
| HINDU |
| SIGMUND FREUD |
| SPANIARD |
| PIZARRO |
| BOB ROSS |
| FRIAR |
+ 15 more characters
Videos
Latin History for Morons – John Leguizamo on The Late Show
Publication
Latin History for Morons is a comedy play written by John Leguizamo and published by Dramatists Play Service .
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