Playtime Reading Series Presents
"The Machu Picchu Play"
In a dystopian near-future, two American tourists are stranded atop Machu Picchu during a violent protest. Centuries earlier on the same mountain, a third-gender oracle and their apprentice foresee the collapse of the Inca Empire. As both timelines spiral toward destruction, the past and present begin to intertwine in unexpected ways.
Written by Tyler Rocio Ecoña, directed by Erlina Ortiz.
PHOTOS BELOW COURTESY OF TAINO IMAGES
Playtime Reading Series Resource Center
To deepen your experience with Macchu Picchu, we’re highlighting powerful resources whose work aligns with the play’s Indigenous and LGBTQ themes. Explore articles, guides, and community-led initiatives that uplift Indigenous storytelling, queer resilience, and the lived histories reflected in the piece.