About Mictlan Show
Bringing Aztec Mythology to Life
Welcome to Mictlan Show, where we are dedicated to bringing the captivating stories of Aztec mythology to the stage. Our team is passionate about creating immersive experiences that transport our audiences to the ancient underworld of Mictlan.
Martín Arreola & Cristina Glezoro
Playwrights
THE PLOT
"MICTLÁN" is a drama based on Aztec mythology and poetry. The narrative delves into the journey of a young poet that finds herself in MICTLAN: the Aztec Underworld, the place where everything is born. With two deities fighting over her heart, Neli must decide whether she stays in the place she knows or if she follows her calling into the unknown. Promising to engage audiences with its poetry, created by Aztecs hundreds of years ago, this show will elevate your senses and enhance your imagination through a celebration of cultures and languages, where Náhuatl, Spanish and English interconnect.
WHERE IT CAME FROM
This show comes from the need to bring to life new, unexpected, meaningful stories.
We found in the poetry and mythology of the Mexica the base of our story.
They spoke of themes that resonated with us "What is our purpose in life?" "What will I leave behind me?". These questions, posted hundreds of years ago, combined with their belief of how death precedes life were a gift to us.
In their spoken words they hoped for their "flowers and songs" (poetry/art) to keep on resonating in the breath of men and women. For them to never wither.
We are proud to keep echoing the words of the prehispanic people. We hope we echo your flowers and songs loud enough for them to resonate all the way to you; there in Mictlán, Tlalocan or Chichihualcuauhco.