Latino Theater Co.
Presents in association with East West Players
The World Premiere of

TACOS LA BROOKLYN

by Joel Ulloa
Directed by Fidel Gomez

Tacos La Brooklyn follows Chino, a young and ambitious Korean American who grew up in a foster family on Los Angeles’ Eastside, as he hopes to grow his successful taco stand, “Chino’s Underground Tacos,” into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. When Yesenia Tapia, a Mexican American social media influencer, accuses Chino of cultural appropriation and pandering to a gentrifying neighborhood, he must convince the community of his cultural authenticity in a multi-faceted and complicated city. A multilingual drama, Tacos La Brooklyn asks captivating questions about cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation in contemporary multi-ethnic Los Angeles.

Tacos La Brooklyn is recommended for ages 13 and up

  • Thursday, September 21 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
    Friday, September 22 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
    Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
    Sunday, September 24 at 4:00 PM - PREVIEW

    Thursday, September 28 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
    Friday, September 29 at 8:00 PM - PREVIEW
    Saturday, September 30 at 8:00 PM - OPENING NIGHT
    Sunday, October 1 at 4:00 PM

    Thursday, October 5 at 8:00 PM
    Friday, October 6 at 8:00 PM
    Saturday, October 7 at 8:00 PM
    Sunday, October 8 at 4:00 PM

    Thursday, October 12 at 8:00 PM
    Friday, October 13 at 8:00 PM
    Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 PM
    Sunday, October 15 at 4:00 PM

    Thursday, October 19 at 8:00 PM
    Friday, October 20 at 8:00 PM
    Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 PM
    Sunday, October 22 at 4:00 PM

    Thursday, October 26 at 8:00 PM
    Friday, October 27 at 8:00 PM
    Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 PM
    Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 PM

    Thursday, November 2 at 8:00 PM
    Friday, November 3 at 8:00 PM
    Sunday, November 5 at 8:00 PM

  • Previews - $10
    Thursdays - $10
    Section L - $38-$25
    Section A - $28-$18
    Section T - $18-$10
    Section C - $8-$5

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

  • Latino Theater Co. is proud to present post-show opportunities for you to engage with the artists, learn more about the work on stage and the theatre itself.

    These informal sessions begin approximately two minutes after the end of the performance and typically last 20-25 minutes.

    Dates TBA

  • Latino Theater Company is committed to providing full access to patrons with disabilities. Our theatre is ADA accessible and is enabled with the following features.

    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

Esperanza America*

Sal Lopez*

Xavi Moreno*

Paul Dateh

Gavin K. Lee*

Jesus “Chuy” Perez

Alejandra Flores*

Sayaka Miyatani

Ariel Kayoko Labasan*

Zilah Mendoza*

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

"It's a play about L.A. It's an opportunity to shed light on stories that are uniquely from the Eastside, from these overlapping cultural communities that come together in this city, which is one of the largest immigrant cities in the country."

Playwright Joel Ulloa and Director Fidel Gomez take you into the world of TACOS LA BROOKLYN.

Credits

Written by
JOEL ULLOA

Directed by
FIDEL GOMEZ

Scenic Design
NATALIE MORALES

Costume Design
MARIA CATARINA-RODRIGUES

Lighting Design
PABLO SANTIAGO

Sound Design
JOHN ZALEWSKI

Projection Design
HSUAN-KUANG HSIEH

Costume Design
MARIA CATARINA-RODRIGUES

Movement Director
URBANIE LUCERO

Assistant Director
NICOLAS RUANO

Assistant Set Designer
JESSICA VERONICA RODRIGUEZ

Stage Manager
ALEXA WOLFE

Assistant Stage Manager & Prop Design
VALERIE VEGA

Casting Director
ILIANA CARTER CERVANTES

Production Manager
MAY FEI

Reviews

“STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED… [a] funny and tender celebration of family… comical and touching.”
— Martίn Hernández, Stage Raw

“LIVELY… CHARGED WITH ENERGY… a hyper-local East LA play.”
— Don Shirley, Angeles Stage

“TERRIFIC… a vibrant love letter to downtown Los Angeles and its people… a piece of modern theatre that cannot be missed… If you want to see true representation in theatre that gives a damn about what’s going on with our world today, then you must go watch Tacos LA Brooklyn.” — Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color

“MIND-BLOWING… nonstop entertainment and an artistic visual explosion”
— Juan Markos, The Hollywood Times

“CAPTIVATING… I was so moved by this story – it was incredibly well-written and thought provoking! i found the discussion extremely relevant and relatable with our current cultural and social media landscape. do not miss your chance to see this brilliant cast and show!” — Keshia Sih-Tseng, blogger/influencer on instagram

“UPBEAT, MULTICULTURAL, MULTINLINGUAL, FUNNY, MOVING AND COMPLETELY OF THE MOMENT… The storyline is as LA as it gets.” — Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz

“VIBRANT… [playwright Joel] Ulloa’s use of language is stunning in its heightened sense of piquant vernacular… The acting is strong… Go see Tacos La Brooklyn before it closes on October 29! It will be time well spent and an opportunity to support a new generation of professional, talented Latino and Asian artists.”
— Eric Gordon, People’s World