The Myth of the Two Marcos

by Tony Meneses

When Marco meets Marco in 1997 Albuquerque, an unlikely friendship begins between two boys with the same name but vastly different personalities and outlooks on life. When they discover a mutual love of comic books, the local comic shop becomes a sanctuary for both teens as they’re introduced to an Aztec superhero who becomes their guide through a time long forgotten.

When Marco meets Marco in 1997 Albuquerque, an unlikely friendship begins between two boys with the same name but vastly different personalities and outlooks on life. When they discover a mutual love of comic books, the local comic shop becomes a sanctuary for both teens as they’re introduced to an Aztec superhero who becomes their guide through a time long forgotten.

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  • Phanésia Pharel: The Myth of the Two Marcos by Tony Meneses
    “

    A gorgeous exploration of what it means to be an outsider. I've never read a play that takes place in a comic book store. I love this play. A gorgeous portrait of masculinity.

    A gorgeous exploration of what it means to be an outsider. I've never read a play that takes place in a comic book store. I love this play. A gorgeous portrait of masculinity.

    ”
  • Premiere Stages at Kean University: The Myth of the Two Marcos by Tony Meneses
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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Myth of the Two Marcos as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the exploration of how friendship, circumstances, and choices can shape one’s life. Our congratulations and thanks to Tony.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Myth of the Two Marcos as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the exploration of how friendship, circumstances, and choices can shape one’s life. Our congratulations and thanks to Tony.

    ”
Marco,
15-17, Latino
Marco,
15-17, Latino
Alfonso,
Early 40’s, Latino
Glenn,
30’s, White

Development History

  • Workshop, The Studios of Key West, 2025
  • Reading, The O'Neill National Playwrights Conference, 2025
  • Commission, South Coast Repertory, 2023