A collage featuring a large profile of a man with his eyes closed, a praying woman, a sunset with a mushroom cloud, a traditional house, a cityscape with skyscrapers, and indigenous symbols, representing cultural and social themes.
Logos for the play "Mascogos" by Miranda González, directed by José Luis Valenzuela.
Calendar dates October 2 through November 9.
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A hidden chapter of Black and Mexican history, unbound by time.
Some stories are buried. This one breaks free.

In the fourth company commission of Latino Theater Company’s 2025 season, Circle of Imaginistas playwright Miranda González embraces her Mexican and African American roots to explore the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad.

Mascogos (Mahs-KO-gohs) is a bold, historical sci-fi drama exploring the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad that brought runaway slaves from Florida and Georgia to Múzquiz, Coahuila. Eighteen-year-old Jamari is fighting an unknown illness that takes him through worlds he’s never seen before, time-traveling from 1864 Mexico to today’s West Side of Chicago. Unsure of where he belongs, trapped in a historical cycle, Jamari and his loved ones seek answers as they try to break free from the shackles of time.

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  • Thursday, October 2 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Friday, October 3 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Saturday, October 4 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Sunday, October 5 - 4:00PM
    Preview

    Thursday, October 9 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Friday, October 10 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Saturday, October 11 - 8:00PM | Opening
    Sunday, October 12 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, October 16 - 8:00PM
    Friday, October 17 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, October 18 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, October 19 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, October 23 - 8:00PM
    Friday, October 24 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, October 25 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, October 26 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, October 30 - 8:00PM
    Friday, October 31 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, November 1 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, November 2 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, November 6 - 8:00PM
    Friday, November 7 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, November 8 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, November 9 - 4:00PM

  • Previews are an integral part of the theater-making process, allowing directors and playwrights to present their plays to audiences for the first time and identify areas for adjustment. These special performances offer a first look at the play and allow you to be part of each show's creative journey before its official opening. It's worth noting that Previews are priced differently; all previews are available for just $10. We are committed to keeping our Previews at a lower price point to ensure that high-quality live theatre is accessible to as many people as possible.

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  • PREVIEW $10
    THURSDAYS $10
    OPENING NIGHT $75

    ADULT $48
    STUDENT WITH ID $24
    SENIOR 65+ WITH ID $24
    VETERAN WITH ID $24
    LAUSD Staff WITH ID $24

    Groups of 6 or more get up to $10 OFF per Ticket. More Info here.

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    A minimum of 3 wheelchair and semi-ambulatory tickets are available throughout this Theater.

    Our theatre has raked seating, with steps to most rows. Most seats are fixed, though there are a limited number of free-standing seats that may be preferable for some patrons.

    Accessible seating is available to those with mobility disabilities who require accessible seating because of their disability, at most price levels. This includes individuals who use wheelchairs, those who use other mobility devices, and people who cannot climb steps or walk long distances because of significant arthritis, or severe respiratory, circulatory, or cardiac conditions. Individuals who, because of their disability, cannot sit in a straight-back chair or those whose service dogs cannot fit under a non-accessible seat or lie safely in the aisle are also permitted to purchase accessible seats.

    Individuals purchasing a ticket for an accessible seat may purchase up to three (3) additional seats for their companions in the same row and that are contiguous with the accessible seat. If contiguous seats have already been sold and are not available, the Latino Theater Co. will offer other seats as close to the accessible seats as possible.

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Cast

A young African American man with short curly black hair, dark skin, and a goatee, wearing a beige and white striped button-up shirt, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a dark gray background.

Rogelio Douglas III*

A portrait of a woman with dark skin, natural curly hair, and wearing a light denim shirt, looking slightly to her left against a neutral background.

Rama Orleans-Lindsay*

Portrait of a woman with dark curly hair wearing a yellow knitted top, smiling softly.

Monte Escalante*

A man with dark hair and facial hair wearing a brown jacket over a white shirt, standing against a gray background.

Lakin Valdez*

A young woman with long, curly black hair smiling and wearing a gray sweater over one shoulder, against a plain light background.

Stephanie Hoston u/s

Close-up portrait of a smiling man with curly dark hair, beard, and light brown skin, wearing a beige quarter-zip sweater with a small pink logo on the chest, against a brown background.

Sam Macias u/s

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Credits

Written by
Miranda Gonzalez

Directed by
José Luis Valenzuela

Scenic Design
François-Pierre Couture

Assistant Set Design
Joyce Hong

Costume Design
Maria Catarina Copelli

Lighting Design
Xinyuan Li (Lee)

Projection Design
Yee Eun Nam

Projection Design
Junyuan Xiong

Sound Design
Robert Revell

Choreographer
Urbanie Lucero

Assistant Director/Casting Director
Esperanza América

Assistant Choreographer
Cydney Watson

Stage Manager
Alexa Wolfe

Assistant Stage Manager
Martha Espinoza

Wardrobe Supervisor
Hannah Creighton

Wardrobe Supervisor
Rey Hoffman

Mascogos was commissioned in Latino Theater Company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group.