The King of the Desert
CoActive Content LLC
( 10/28/2011 - 02/19/2012 )
Running Time: 80min
Based on a true story of a Mexican American boy’s journey of self-discovery through adulthood and the realization of his dreams. Learning to survive by becoming anyone other than himself in times of crisis, from a Mexican Revolutionary poet, to a Mayan Shaman, to a Werewolf. His journey begins in a small Texas barrio and eventually leads to The Julliard School and appearances on Broadway. Portion of ticket proceeds benefit: National Latino Children's Institute, Youth Policy Institute, and the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation Tickets: 866-811-4111/818-508-4200 or ELPORTALTHEATRE.COM More info at TheKingOfTheDesert.com
Tickets
This production closed on 02/19/2012
Schedule
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8pm, SUNDAY 7pm
Venue Information
Casa 0101 Theater
2102 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90033 (map)
Box Office 323 - 263-7684
Meter & Street Parking
Directors / Designers
Stacey Martino Producer
David Lllauger-Meiselman Producer
Stacey Martino Playwright
Sal Romeo Director
Maurie Gonzalez Stage Manager
Danuta Tomzinksy Scenic Designer
Heather Mendoza Costume Designer
Jeremy Pivnick Lighting Designer
Jade Puga Sound Designer
Richard Montes Sound Designer
Mat Hale Video/Projection Designer
Steve Moyer Press Agent
Erik J. Goodrich Graphic Designer
Astrid Chevallier Graphic Designer
Toree Elston-Moore Assistant Director
Heather Mendoza Associate Producer
Cast
Rene Rivera Multiple roles
Ian Mackay and Lila Garrity (photo by Quinn Gorbott)
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Reviews
LA Weekly (read review)"Bellowing...An athletic performance...Entertaining throughout!" - Pauline Adamek
NoHoArtsDistrict.com (read review)"A riveting, profound, and moving portrayal...a superb play that could not be better timed!" - Staff Writer
Stagehappenings.com (read review)"A passionate one-man show...we discover how art can transform our history!" - Staff Writer
The Tolucan Times (read review)"Visceral and electric...wonderful acting...Rivera buzzes with energy...incredibly passionate!" - Staff Writer
LA Times (read review)"A solo show of noteworthy interest...funny and wrenching...a plush production!" - David Nichols
BroadwayWorld.com (read review)Critic's Choice "*****Astounding, Electric, Passionate and Luminous!" - Don Grigware