The Little King of Norwalk at The Little King of Norwalk

A modern barrio fable about power, politics and the price of survival, set against a real-life scandal that unfolded last year when Norwalk imposed a ban on shelters, supportive housing, and businesses that traditionally serve the poor. Following a DUI, Juan attends his first mandated AA meeting — where he’s mistaken for someone powerful and influential who might be of use to the ambitious mayor and his inner circle. Juan wields his new power to benefit himself, but soon goes too far. Can he find redemption by confessing the truth? Sept. 25 thru Nov. 2; Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; $10-$48; (213) 489-0994; www.latinotheaterco.org