A Los Angeles Immersive Theatrical Tour Centering on Women’s Survival and Pursuit of Justice

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In LUMINOUS STREETS the audience is guided, experiencing multiple plays at unique venues throughout Los Angeles, inviting audiences to witness and consider what it means for women to challenge the patriarchal paradigm while interfacing in the world, speaking truth about oppression, and demanding justice

 

This SEPTEMBER 2025, LUMINOUS STREETS lights up Highland Park with a bold new lineup of voices, venues, and unforgettable stories. This year’s featured writers include Jesse Bliss, Melissa Lugo, Tyree Marshall, Roger Q. Mason, and Ligiah Villalobos. Audiences will experience powerful new works in unique neighborhood spaces including Johnny's Bar, Cafe De Leche, Moryork, Be Nice Have Fun, and a headquarters at Pop-Hop Books. Stay tuned for more information about this Fall's venues and artists. 

 

The 2019 Downtown LA production featured a powerful ensemble made up of celebrated talents including Real Women Have Curves writer Josefina Lopez, USA Ford Fellow Sigrid Gilmer, and internationally renown Pop Locker Popper Ricardo “Boogie Frantick” Rodriguez Jr. as well as Marlene Beltran, Jesse Bliss, Kat Evasco, Rachel Greenhoe, Raisa Donato, Jeanette Godoy, Juanita Chase de Lamont, Hilaria Larriva, Aisha Lomax and Marta Portillo. This ground-breaking theatrical work also included a musician. 

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Our 2019 Downtown LA production venues included, The Last Bookstore, the historic King Eddy Saloon and a headquarters at Words Uncaged.

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Directed and Executive Produced by Jesse Bliss and

Co-Produced by Roger Q. Mason and Tobias Tubbs

The 2019 production was made possible by California Arts Council Cultural Pathways Grant​