Rising Stars: Meet Los Plebes Theater Troupe of Burbank

Today we’d like to introduce you to Los Plebes Theater Troupe.

Hi Los Plebes , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Los Plebes Theatre Troupe was born in Los Angeles from a group of theatre artists who wanted to create a space of their own, a place where we could tell our own stories, grow as artists, and build community.

What started as a shared passion for theatre has grown into a collective dedicated to producing original work and creating opportunities for artists, particularly within the Latino community. Over the past three years, we’ve produced more than ten theatre productions and participated in festivals and independent stages throughout Los Angeles.

Our work has always been about more than putting a show on stage. We want to create theatre that reflects the richness and diversity of the Latino experience while also telling stories that connect with audiences on a deeply human level.

Today, Los Plebes brings together artists with roots in different Latin American countries, creating a space where different cultures, languages, and perspectives can coexist. We continue to produce original theatre and building a community around storytelling.

What began as a desire to create a space of our own has become a growing theatre collective and we’re excited about what comes next.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it hasn’t always been a smooth road. Building an independent theatre company in Los Angeles has been a challenge, especially while creating original work, finding the resources to keep producing, and building a community around our theatre.

One of our biggest challenges has been finding the funding and resources to continue creating work while keeping our productions accessible to our community. As an independent theatre collective, we’ve had to learn to wear many hats, producing, fundraising, marketing, organizing, creating, and supporting one another along the way.

There have also been challenges in creating opportunities for Latino artists and bringing stories and perspectives that are not always represented on Los Angeles stages to the forefront. Building an audience and establishing ourselves within the theatre community has taken time, persistence, and a lot of work behind the scenes.

But perhaps the biggest thing we’ve learned is that we don’t have to do it alone. Our founders: Valerie Torres, Luis Medina, Astrid Salas, Joshua Velato, Jacob Fuentes and Naomi Ayende, together with our cast members Ricardo Diaz-Guillen, Elena Manoylova, Rogelio Nieto, and Luciana DiLaura, have all contributed to building Los Plebes into what it is today.

Every production has taught us something new. Every challenge has pushed us to become more resourceful, more collaborative, and more committed to creating a space where artists can tell stories, grow, and connect with their community.

It hasn’t been an easy road, but it has been a meaningful one and after three years, we’re still here, still creating, and continuing to grow together.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We’d love to invite everyone to come see us!

If you’re looking for an evening of theatre that is intimate, funny, emotional, and full of stories you can connect with, we invite you to join us for An Evening with Los Plebes, our three-year anniversary celebration.

From December 4–6, 2026, we’ll be at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre in Los Angeles with six original short plays, three in English and three in Spanish, bringing together stories about family, love, friendship, identity, belonging, loss, and connection.

There will be drama, romance, vulnerability, absurdity, and plenty of humor. The evening brings together artists with roots in Venezuela, Panama, Peru, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, creating a celebration of the many voices and experiences that make up our Latino community.

Six stories. Many voices. One community.

Come celebrate three years of Los Plebes with us, support independent Latino theatre in Los Angeles, and experience an evening of stories that may be very specific to our cultures but whose emotions are universal.

December 4–6, 2026
Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Tickets & information: www.losplebestroupe.com

We’d love to see you there! 🎭

How do you think about luck?
We don’t really believe in luck. We believe in recognizing opportunities and having the courage to take them when they come.

That said, We do believe that being in the right place at the right time can make a difference. You can’t always control when an opportunity will appear, but you can control whether you are prepared to recognize it and what you do with it.

For us, what might look like luck from the outside is often the result of showing up, building relationships, working consistently, and being willing to take a chance when the right moment comes.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.losplebestroupe.com/
• Instagram: @losplebestroupe
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@__losplebes?_t=ZT-8wXIm1l1I0R&_r=1

Image Credits
Los Plebes Theater Troupe