The life of an immigrant isn’t easy, and this story about two brothers seeking to find their way is masterfully told in ‘littleboy/littleman’ playing at the Geffen Playhouse through November 2.

Brothers Bastian Monteyero ( Alex Hernandez ) and Fíto Palomino ( Marlon Alexander Vargas ) are fighting for their identity as Nicaraguan immigrants. One taking on their mother’s surname and the other assimiliating to American culture by adopting a more “white” sounding name, the two clash over their idea of the “American Dream”

Written by Rudi Goblen ‘littleboy/littleman’ drills down on the fundamental differences between the two. One brother is hardworking and clear about his purpose, while the other begrudgingly feels obligated to acquiesce to his brother’s demands that he work a real job

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