The CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere of Stand in the Light, a solo show festival consisting of 15 plays, starring 14 actors, and helmed by seven directors, running for four weeks from August 21 through September 13, 2026, at the Gloria Molina Auditorium located at 2102 East First Street in Los Angeles, California.
Festival Vision and Cultural Representation
According to Josefina López, festival creator, co-producer, playwright, and founding artistic director of CASA 0101 Theater, the production serves as a celebration of Latino actors and their stories. López stated that the festival demonstrates the range of cultural experiences in the United States, moving beyond stereotyped and usual tropes to reveal the humanity of Latinos today. She devised the festival to be culturally diverse, scheduled to run over the course of four weeks in rotation across four separate programs.
Co-producer and director Corky Dominguez explained that the lineup features four distinct programs. These include a Spanish-language program titled “Aqui Estamos y No Nos Vamos/Here We Are and We Won’t Leave,” an LGBTQ program titled “Brown & Out & Fabulous!,” a standalone full-length play titled “OMG, I Married A Narcissist!,” and a program titled “Latinos-R-Us.”
Mission and Community Impact
Emmanuel Deleage, executive director of CASA 0101 Theater and producer of the festival, noted that theater’s primary purpose is to deliver a message. Deleage stated that the beauty of the event lies in its 15 unique and important messages distributed across the four different programs. He added that through this production, CASA 0101 fulfills its mission of nurturing future Los Angeles storytellers who may someday transform the world, welcoming audiences to experience all four programs.
Did You Know? The festival features 15 distinct plays performed by 14 actors and directed by seven directors, all housed within four unique rotating programs at the Gloria Molina Auditorium in Los Angeles.
By organizing the festival into specialized programs—including Spanish-language and LGBTQ-focused segments—the creative team ensures that marginalized facets of the Latino experience receive dedicated artistic space.
Ticketing and Attendance Details
Tickets for the four-week run are priced at $20.00 per person for general admission. Students and seniors aged 60 and older can purchase tickets for $17.00 per person, while Boyle Heights residents and groups of 10 or more qualify for a reduced rate of $15.00 per person.
Organizers advise that some of the plays contain strong language and mature themes. Consequently, the recommended age rating varies for each of the four programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Stand in the Light festival run?
The festival runs for four weeks from August 21 through September 13, 2026.
Where will the festival take place?
Performances will be held at the CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, located at 2102 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
How much do tickets cost?
General admission is $20.00 per person. Tickets are $17.00 for students and seniors 60 and older, and $15.00 for Boyle Heights residents and groups of 10 or more.
Will you plan to attend any of the four distinct programs featured in the festival?
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