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 Visually stunning, emotionally resonant, family-friendly new play unfolds across everyday reality and in a vividly imagined virtual realm.
What does it mean to live as your true, authentic self? Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of Level Up!, a visually stunning, emotionally resonant, family-friendly new play by Gabriel Rivas Gómez that unfolds across everyday reality as well as in a vividly imagined virtual realm. Directed by Fidel Gómez (Just Like Us, Tacos La Brooklyn), this technically innovative production runs April 4 through May 3, at The Los Angeles Theatre Center in downtown Los Angeles. Six low-priced previews take place March 26 through April 3.
Desi López, a trans tween, is afraid to come out to her family. In her oversized hoodie, Desi is seen as a boy IRL (in real life). But inside The Proxy, a richly imagined virtual world within the play’s digital realm, Desi discovers the freedom to exist as her true self: a powerful female warrior with enormous butterfly wings who embarks on an epic quest to save her dying dog and reunite with her mother.
Blending live performance with projection and inventive design, Level Up! explores identity, family and transformation in an era increasingly shaped by virtual environments and simulated realities.
“Level Up! is a multigenerational story that moves between the physical world and a vividly imagined virtual realm, exploring identity, transformation and the courage to be seen,” says playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez. “The artists behind this production reflect an extraordinary range of races, ethnicities, gender identities and lived experiences, including trans and gender-fluid voices. From the start, Fidel envisioned the stage as an interface, a living portal into a digital environment, rather than a traditional set, and our designers are bringing that vision to life in marvelous ways. Collaborating with this team feels like walking alongside giants — even the ones who are only 14.”
Level Up! opens on Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m., with performances running through May 3 on Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.. Six preview performances take place March 26 through April 3 on the same schedule.
Level Up! is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Free child care for kids ages 4 and up, featuring fun, age-appropriate activities led by a trusted childcare team, will be provided during Saturday matinee performances all participants must be potty-trained.
Tickets to Level Up! range from $10 to previews and for all Thursday performances to $48 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except students and seniors, who pay only $24, and the opening matinee on April 4, which is $75 and includes a post-performance reception. A Family Pack (two adults and two children) is available for performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (except previews and the opening matinee on Saturday, April 4) for $100, with a $20 add-on ticket for additional guests.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center is located at 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. Parking is available for $8 with box office validation at Los Angeles Garage Associate Parking structure, 545 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 (between 5th and 6th Streets, just behind the theater).
For more information and to purchase tickets, call (213) 489-0994 or go to latinotheaterco.org.
Presenter / Producer: Latino Theater Company
Listed Categories
Theater > Drama
Theater > Theatrical Comedy
Theater > Children's
Event Phone: 213-489-0994
Venue
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S Spring St.
Los Angeles CA 90013
Regions:
LA - Central / Downtown
Performance Dates: 3/26/2026 - 5/3/2026
Thursday, 03/26/2026
Friday, 03/27/2026
Saturday, 03/28/2026
Sunday, 03/29/2026
Thursday, 04/02/2026
Friday, 04/03/2026
Saturday, 04/04/2026
Sunday, 04/05/2026
Thursday, 04/09/2026
Friday, 04/10/2026
Saturday, 04/11/2026
Sunday, 04/12/2026
Thursday, 04/16/2026
Friday, 04/17/2026
Saturday, 04/18/2026
Sunday, 04/19/2026
Thursday, 04/23/2026
Friday, 04/24/2026
Saturday, 04/25/2026
Sunday, 04/26/2026
Thursday, 04/30/2026
Friday, 05/01/2026
Saturday, 05/02/2026
Sunday, 05/03/2026
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Performance Times
March 26 – May 3 (including previews)
• Thursdays at 8 p.m.
• Fridays at 8 p.m.
• Saturdays at 2 p.m.
• Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ticket Information:
$10-$48 (Family packs available)
Websites:
Event Information
Social Media or other Links:
https://www.instagram.com/latinotheaterco/?hl=en
http://www.facebook.com/LatinoTheaterCo
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