Susan Jagosz - The Legendary Narizona

The Legendary Narizona unfolds in a world of mystery and myth. Each morning, Blanca—an enigmatic young woman with no memory of who she is—is painted white by a flock of spectral birds. But when Abuelita Pajarita, the spirit of her grandmother in hummingbird form, whispers curiosity into her heart, Blanca flees, setting off on a journey to uncover the truth.

Guided by fate and a newfound ally, Panza, Blanca stumbles upon the legendary Narizón—a colossal figure buried beneath the earth, growing ever larger through the strange power of a magical nose, eerily like her own. As the past inches closer, the elusive trickster El Chorizo lurks in shifting disguises, throwing obstacles in her path. Only when Blanca finally traps him does she unlock the final secret—one that will lead her back to Abuelita Pajarita and the revelation of her true self.

Handcrafted masks and puppets breathe life into this world of magical realism, weaving English and Spanish into a rich, immersive experience for all audiences.

This production is made possible by the support of the Puffin Foundation.

THE CREATOR:

Susan Marie Jagosz is a playwright, director, producer, and artisan of masks and puppets. She holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Davis and an MA in Creative Writing from Cal State Northridge. Her previous work, King of the Globe: Memoirs on a Skewer, was also staged at Highways Performance Space. She has directed productions at Highways Performance Space, Women’s Theatre Fringe Festival, Hollywood Fringe Festival, Son of Semele, Two Roads Theatre, and EST/LA.

THE CAST:

Enrike Llamas is thrilled to be making his Highways debut, having made his professional debut in October 2024 and working steadily since. He thanks God, his loved ones, and especially his parents, and hopes you enjoy this fun and heartfelt story.

Josephine Núñez is a Minnesota-bred, LA-based Latina theatre-maker with a B.A. in Communication Studies and Theatre Arts from Concordia College–Moorhead. She is grateful to be part of this creative process and invites you to follow her work at josephineanunez.weebly.com or on Instagram @josephineadelaine.

Leticia Carrasco is a Latina actress with nearly a decade of experience in film, television, and stage, now expanding her craft with voice acting and motion capture. She dreams of performing in interactive entertainment—learn more at www.leticiabcarrasco.com.

Luis Dominguez is a Los Angeles–based actor and comedian who recently appeared in Road House (2024) and several national commercials. This marks his first return to the stage in a decade, and he’s excited to bring this role to life.

Mariana Ataveira is a Puerto Rican artist delighted to be part of this production, with past credits including Wangle Dangle, The Tempest, and Almost, Maine. She hopes this show inspires you to explore and celebrate your own historias.

Natalia Christabelle is a Puerto Rican actor and stunt performer based in Los Angeles, with credits including Lucha Teotl (Goodman Theatre), La Tempestad (Ophelia’s Jump), and NBC’s Quantum Leap. She also performs stunt work and motion capture in the upcoming Spider-Man Noir.

Natalie Conneely is a Bolivian-American actress, filmmaker, and global development professional whose work includes FOX’s America’s Most Wanted and the Emmy-winning short Real Artist. She is the founder of Pachamama Sabia, a production company dedicated to impactful storytelling that inspires global change.