The Last Play of Rickerby Hinds at Los Angeles Theatre Center

A play. A memoir. A rant. Rickérby Hinds, a pioneer of Hip-Hop theater, has the unique ability to challenge conventional notions of the stage while taking advantage of its history and traditions. In this Latino Theater Company-commissioned, meta-theatrical comedy that was developed in the company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group, an Afro-Latino playwright, blocked by the challenge of writing what he believes will be his final play, summons characters from some of his previous plays for inspiration — only to confront chaos, comedy, and a deeper understanding of his identity and the true meaning of success. Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; latinotheaterco.org

April 17-May 25 (including previews) • Thursdays at 8 p.m. • Fridays at 8 p.m. • Saturdays at 8 p.m. (dark May 4) • Sundays at 4 p.m.