Las Palabras

This original one-man show makes strong use of lighting, sound and theatrical elements, and is based in Latino exploration. The original poetry in this show is the work of Mario Lescot, whose given name is Macario Gaxiola, and the writing is indicative of his Latino history. Las Palabras originated out of initial writings which Gaxiola put together for a one-night benefit performance that went up in May of this year. Religion, family violence, abuse and breaking the cycles were some of the many topics explored in his works. The overwhelming response to the evening influenced his decision to slate the now expanded work for a full-length performance run.