Posted by: Latiné Theater Lab, South Florida’s newest theater company dedicated to uplifting Latiné voices and showcasing local artists, continues its bold first season with the world premiere of “Last of the Red Hot Robots,” by South Florida playwright Brian Harris.
This absurd and exhilarating sci-fi comedy runs through September 27, 2025, at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.
“Last of the Red Hot Robots” is a laugh-out-loud sci-fi spectacle that feels like stepping into the live studio audience of your favorite new comedy. Think murderous astronauts, alien zoo-goers, and sex-crazed robots colliding in one outrageous intergalactic fever dream. Add in queer romance, confetti, and stripteases galore, and you’ve got a show that’s bold, a bit disco, and deliciously over-the-top.
Wendy Chamorro and Samuel Krogh. Photo courtesy of Latine Theater Lab.
Directed by Alex Gonzalez, the show mixes camp, satire, and unexpected emotion in a whirlwind production that celebrates the weird and wonderful. With burlesque-inspired flair, multimedia design, and a sharp comedic ensemble, the show offers a fresh theatrical experience for fans of offbeat humor and bold storytelling.
“We’re thrilled to present the out-of-this-world premiere of Brian Harris’s wild and offbeat new play,” says Gonzalez. “Last of the Red Hot Robots is a genre-bending love letter to sci-fi, absurdity, and the mysteries of the universe — and it’s unlike anything else on stage right now.”
This production contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content (including burlesque), slapstick comedy, and stylized violence. It also includes discussions of sexual violence and exaggerated portrayals of gender stereotypes for comedic effect. It is recommended for ages 16 and older.
Cast members are Wendy Chamorro, Samuel Krogh, Ryan Townsend, Susanna Ninomiya, Quinn Colón and Brian Shaer.
Ryan Townsend in “Last of the Red Hot Robots.” Photo courtesy of Latine Theater Lab.
The show is on at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. The 90-minute performance is performed without intermission.
Performances are:
- 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
- 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19
- 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
- 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21
- 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25
- 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
- 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Regular tickets prices are $28.62 on Thursdays (but you can get a deal with tickets for $17.85 on Sept. 26; and $39.19 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances, you can get a deal for BOGO tickets, which works out to $20.52 per ticket. There are a limited number of BOGO tickets for each performance. Students can get $15 tickets Friday through Sunday with promo code LTLStudent.
Latiné Theater Lab is a new theater company dedicated to amplifying Latiné voices and expanding opportunities for artists in South Florida. Committed to telling bold and impactful stories, the company celebrates the richness of Latiné culture while fostering collaboration, artistic excellence, and deeper community engagement. Latiné (pronounced lah-tee-neh) is a gender-inclusive term derived from Latino and Latina, embracing the diversity of Latin identities. With a vision to cultivate a thriving artistic community, Latiné Theater Lab
believes in theater’s power to bridge divides, spark dialogue, and inspire meaningful change.
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