Encuentro: A National Theatre Festival - Whittier Boulevard
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 08:00pm
Encuentro: A National Theatre Festival
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 South Spring Street
Latino Theater Company presents the World Premiere of Whittier Boulevard
Written & Performed by the Latino Theater Company
Directed by José Luis Valenzuela
We’re bringing back Whittier Boulevard, the critically acclaimed, ensemble-devised “Chicano Noir” satire that employs the company’s trademark blend of comedy, drama, music, dance and theatrical magic to explore ageism — and the divine that exists within us all. It’s Los Angeles in 2042, and years of fires, torrential rain, anarchy and bloodshed have led to a totalitarian city-state where the elderly disappear, their stories forgotten. When authorities make a surprise visit to the home of faded Chicana starlet Veronica Del Rio on the eve of her 75th birthday, she enlists the help of her loudmouth nurse, a kindhearted policeman-fan, and a down-on-his-luck poet. Will Veronica disappear and be forgotten before she finds true love?
Age Recommendation: Whittier Boulevard is suggested for audience ages 13+.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $48
Students: $24
Seniors (65+): $24
Veterans: $24
LAUSD Employee: $24
All Thursdays: $10
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