La Lucha

Inspired by Lucha Libre where professional Mexican wrestlers use masks and high-flying maneuvers to astonish and captivate audiences – La Lucha transports visitors to a realm of ringside thrills and backstage secrets. Optika Moderna’s signature style is back for you to be “guided by unseen hands into a new and unexpected three-dimensional world of discovery” (San Diego Union-Tribune). As you move through mysterious portals, newfound heroes confront their greatest adversaries. You may find yourself in the middle of the action or at the side of the ring, cheering the death-defying match – either way, you won’t want to miss the unforgettable world of La Lucha. This world premiere immersive theatrical experience is created by Obie Award-winning designer David I. Reynoso (Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More). “Over the past three years, [Reynoso] has written, designed and directed three immersive theatrical experiences. The first two, Waking La Llorona and Las Quinceañeras, were sold-out smashes at the box office.” San Diego Union-Tribune La Lucha has been listed by No Proscenium as one of the most anticipated new works of 2023: “The company never fails to elicit wonder with beautifully crafted experiences that leverage Reynoso’s well-honed aesthetic and Mexican heritage… A new Optika Moderna warrants a visit to San Diego all on its own, but lucky for all of us this will be running concurrently with the Without Walls festival, which is bound to have a few more treats for immersive fans. We’ll definitely see you there.”