Latin History for Morons
by John Leguizamo

BroadwayOff-Broadway

Latin History for Morons Book Cover — Latin History for Morons Cover

Highlights

90 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastExpandable CastingFlexible Cast SizeStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

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	Gender	Age	Description
JOHN	—	—	—
BUDDY	—	—	—
MOCTEZUMA	—	—	—
BULLY	—	—	—
CORTES	—	—	—
BULLY’S DAD	—	—	—
STEPHEN HAWKING	—	—	—
MR. FLYNN	male	—	—
POPULACE	—	—	—
CRAZY LEGS	—	—	—
AZTEC NOBLE	—	—	—
LIL JOHNNY	—	—	—
AZTEC GENERAL	—	—	—
MOMMA	—	—	—
WARRIOR	—	—	—
UNCLE SANNY	male	—	—
CONQUISTADOR	—	—	—
SANTAYANA	—	—	—
DR. T	male	—	—
HINDU	—	—	—
SIGMUND FREUD	—	—	—
SPANIARD	—	—	—
PIZARRO	—	—	—
BOB ROSS	—	—	—
FRIAR	—	—	—