Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles

Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles is a gripping modern retelling of Euripedes’ ancient Greek tragedy, Medea, set within the Mexican immigrant experience in contemporary Los Angeles. 

The story follows Medea, a talented seamstress who has fled Mexico with her partner Jason, their young son Acan, and their servant Tita, seeking safety and opportunity in the U.S. But as Medea navigates a new world of exploitation, fear, and cultural dislocation, Jason becomes enticed by the promises of assimilation and success—at a devastating cost.

Acclaimed playwright Luis Alfaro, born and raised in downtown Los Angeles, has long been drawn to the classical canon as a way to illuminate modern social issues. His Medea adaptation emerged from community engagement with Mexican and immigrant populations in LA, blending their stories with timeless themes of exile and survival.

Mojada is a story of resilience, identity, and the unbreakable ties to one’s roots.

Warning: Parental discretion advised: situations of domestic violence & sexual assault, strong language.

Presented in English with some Spanish.