Name: A Plausible History of Xicotencatl II
Start: 2026-06-14T14:00:00
Location: The Gordy

Stages

Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically acclaimed play, The Chinese Lady, is a tale of dark poetic whimsy and a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of a young Chinese girl. In 1834, 14-year-old Afong Moy sailed into New York Harbor and was immediately put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her exotic ways and horrified by her tiny bound feet. As audiences follow Moy’s travels through America as a living exhibit for decades, The Chinese Lady shares her impressions of a young country struggling with how to define itself.

The Chinese Lady

The Gordy

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” published online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Tiny Beautiful Things

The story of a Mexican-American woman in 1971 Los Angeles as she experiences a first, nerdy love. Throughout the courtship, she experiences mysterious premonitions of what lies ahead in her life and how the ever present machismo will ultimately bring her heartbreak as it gets passed down from fathers to sons, generation to generation.

that drive thru monterey

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway, and performed by a versatile cast of six, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course on Broadway history, this production takes the well-beloved score updated with witty new lyrics to tell the story of Lin Manuel Miranda’s meteoric rise ten years after achieving acclaimed success with his smash hit, Hamilton.

Spamilton: An American Parody

A Mexican American teen confronts family expectations and his feelings for his friend Oscar as his family’s facade crumbles.

Caravan

Join us for a public reading of new works being developed by Latinx playwrights.

Dolores, Who Now Knows Everything

A Plausible History of Xicotencatl II

Unlock access to the entire 2026 Sin Muros Festival, June 11–14. For one price, enjoy readings of all three new works plus a full lineup of workshops, performances, and other community offerings.

2026 Sin Muros Festival Pass

The church needs a new roof, so Father Murphy has decided that Sister, with her extensive gambling experience running the Church Bingo for the last 25 years, will organize a Las Vegas Night! Sister will tackle topics ranging from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!