Written and Directed By Christopher Llewyn Ramirez and Jeff Colangelo
Lucha Teotl
Sep 29 – Nov 5, 2023 in Goodman's Owen Theatre
90 minutes, no intermission.
Extended by Popular Demand
Pro wrestling bursts onto the stage in a high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride.
It’s a night in the theater that you’ll never forget. Experience the heart-pumping action ringside, as the Goodman transforms into a professional wrestling arena—a perfect backdrop for the high drama and rich cultural history of lucha libre. Originally developed with Prism Movement Theater and produced in partnership with CLATA and the National Museum of Mexican Art as part of 2023 Destinos Festival, actors and luchadores (wrestlers) in masks representative of Aztec gods play out an exciting wrestling story about family, honor, tradition and redemption.
Presented in English with some Spanish dialogue.
LUCHA TEOTL was originally developed with Prism Movement Theater, 2021.
LUCHA TEOTL is a play about wrestling and it contains a level of violence typical of a televised professional wrestling match. Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 10.
The wait is over. Get a preview of LUCHA TEOTL.
Meet the luchadores of LUCHA TEOTL. Get tickets to experience this 90-minute thrill ride live! Extended by popular demand through November 5.
“For Lucha Libre Diehards and Newbies Alike, Goodman Theatre’s Multifaceted LUCHA TEOTL Is Irresistible” (Chicago Sun-Times).
LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
“Expect the unexpected.” Check out our luchadore’s signature moves before LUCHA TEOTL steps into the ring September 29.
Watch as a custom wrestling ring is built in the Owen Theatre for LUCHA TEOTL. Get your ringside tickets now.
Get in the ring with creators Jeff Colangelo and Christopher Llewyn Ramirez as they describe what you can expect from this high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Audience Feedback
“What a phenomenal show and experience! We loved it!”
Emily B. via Facebook
“It’s an awesome show that weaves lucha libre with Aztec mythology. Can’t recommend it enough.”
@fight4ever via Twitter
“SUCH A FUN SHOW!! Well done ❤️🔥”
@comfycozyqueen via Instagram
“💯..R E C O M E N D A D A!!”
Luisa R. via Facebook
“Absolutely make plans to see LUCHA TEOTL at the Goodman! I have so much adrenaline right now! Love theatre that does this!”
@AshleyAnnWolfe via Twitter
“One of the most unique theater experiences AND one of the most unique wrestling events I’ve ever seen in my life! An incredible show!!”
@becomingrats via Instagram
Artists
FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SUSAN V. BOOTH
“I love performance that makes its audience ask, ‘is this theater?’ There’s something expansive just in the asking of that question. And I’m equally smitten with the Owen Theatre’s capacity to shapeshift to accommodate the particular needs of each narrative it hosts. A brilliant pair of gentlemen from Dallas’ Prism Movement Theater have imagined a space of wild inclusion, creating this piece that takes live wrestling and adds a theatrical wrap around it. Yes and yes.” —SVB
Join us for any of the following accessible & enhanced performances.
Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.
Learn More About Goodman’s Accessible & Enhanced Performances.
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, October 27 at 7:30pm
Use code SIGN for $30 tickets
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, October 28
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance
Use code AUDIO for $30 tickets
Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, October 28 at 7:30pm
Use code SPANISH for $30 tickets
Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, October 29 at 2:00pm
Use code OPEN for $30 tickets
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