TEATRX 8th annual short film and short play festival, La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts Festival, illustrates how our future is built on the foundation of our past. In this year’s lineup we re-claim our heritage, overcome fear, honor those who came before us and choose hope to lead us into our future.

NOVEMBER 27 thru 29

MATCHBOX 1

RUNTIME:
2 hours with 1 intermission

TICKETS:
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
Pay-What-You-Can
$10 to $45
$25 suggested

Please note that each ticket is subject to a $5 Box Office Support fee at checkout. 

The Plays

Your Ofrenda Sucks!
by Alvaro Saar Rios

Directed by Amaél Angel.

A woman navigates an imperfect Día de Muertos ofrenda while communicating with her dead dog’s spirit.

La Habra Ass Foos
by Don Huesos 

Directed by Hector Rodriguez with assistant director Francesca Leighton.

After feeling insecure about his Chicano identity, a young man adopts an exaggerated East L.A. persona, prompting his friends to remind him that staying true to himself is what truly matters.

The Rooster Y La Luna
by Christopher Cid

Directed by Jeana Magallon with assistant director Alyssa Rivera

A nervous young rooster is convinced the moon has stolen the sun before his big first morning call.

Miracles and Magic
by Franky D. Gonzalez 

Directed Jonathan Gonzalez

A recovering addict and a stranger portray the grueling, unglamorous journey toward rehabilitation.

The Films

The festival will showcase a diverse and compelling lineup of short films by independent filmmakers from around the US and Latin America. The lineup will also include short dance films to provide a multidisciplinary experience like never before. Following every performance, audiences will vote for their favorite short film. At the final performance, the top films will compete to win a $100 cash prize and the chance to be named “LVEC 2026 Audience Favorite Film!”
 

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO MATCH

🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

• Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office. 
• The Box Office opens 2 hours prior to curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales. 
• ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or cancellations after purchase. 
• Exchanges may be available for shows with multiple dates or times. If available, a self-exchange option will appear on your ticket confirmation. Otherwise, contact the Box Office for assistance. Upgrade fees may apply for some performances.
• Have a discount code and need instructions on how to use it? CLICK HERE.
• Why is there a Box Office Support fee per ticket? CLICK HERE to learn more. 
• PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are available exclusively through the MATCH Box Office. Tickets purchased from any other website or ticket seller claiming to offer tickets for this event are unauthorized and will not be accepted for admission.

⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

• MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
• Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 
• 🚗 LOCATION & PARKING
• 🍽️ AREA RESTAURANTS & BARS

♿ ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. Questions? Click here to email the box office.