An ode to Hip-Hop, performed live by Adrian Molina.

Adrian Molina performs La Historia del Mexicano, a story that traces three generations of struggle and triumph.

Video clip of performance, Dec. 4 2007

This is the beginning of scene 4 from my play, Phantom Discourse, a Hip-Hop theatre production about Chicano / Mexican-American identity and the struggle for social justice. The beginning of scene 4 involves Old School going back and forth between recitations of Corky Gonzalez classic poem "I Am Joaquin" and Old School's own rants about the state of the World and continual assault on people of Chicano / Mexican / Latino / Indigenous descent. It is a powerful monologue. Many people said that this was the highlight of the play. Scott did an amazing job going back and forth between the poetry and his own furious diatribes. For what it's worth, Scott isn't even Mexican; he's Laotion. But damn, he plays a hell of a Mexican, no? Phantom Discourse debuted in April of 2007 at the University of Wyoming. It was written and directed by Adrian Hulberto Molina (Mo Brown). It was also performed at Rawlins High School, Rawlins, WY, the Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO, and at Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO. The orginal cast for this production included: Ada Montano, Helen Chanthongthip, Scott Chanthonthip, Daleen Patches, Francisco Aguilar, and Adrian Hulberto Molina. If you are interested in finding out more about Phantom Discourse, please visit www.upbeforethesunrise.co m or email Adrian at www.adrianhmolina@hotmail .com.

This is the beginning of scene 4 from my play, Phantom Discourse, a Hip-Hop theatre production about Chicano / Mexican-American identity and the struggle for social justice. The beginning of scene 4 involves Old School going back and forth between recitations of Corky Gonzalez classic poem "I Am Joaquin" and Old School's own rants about the state of the World and continual assault on people of Chicano / Mexican / Latino / Indigenous descent. It is a powerful monologue. Many people said that this was the highlight of the play. Scott did an amazing job going back and forth between the poetry and his own furious diatribes. For what it's worth, Scott isn't even Mexican; he's Laotion. But damn, he plays a hell of a Mexican, no? Phantom Discourse debuted in April of 2007 at the University of Wyoming. It was written and directed by Adrian Hulberto Molina (Mo Brown). It was also performed at Rawlins High School, Rawlins, WY, the Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO, and at Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO. The orginal cast for this production included: Ada Montano, Helen Chanthongthip, Scott Chanthonthip, Daleen Patches, Francisco Aguilar, and Adrian Hulberto Molina. If you are interested in finding out more about Phantom Discourse, please visit www.upbeforethesunrise.com or email Adrian at www.adrianhmolina@hotmail.com.

This is scene 3 from Phantom Discourse, Hip-Hop theatre about Chicano / Mexican-American identity and the struggle for social justice. Phantom Discourse was written by Adrian Hulberto Molina. New School (Adrian) begins this scene with a spoken word piece called Rebel's Saga. He then has a conversation with La Muerte (Ada) about the hopelessness of social and political activism. New School rants about injustice as La Muerte tries to counsel him. At the end of this scene, New School claims that he is turning his back on the struggle and going corporate. It is at that point that Old School (Scott) comes back from the dead to challenge New School's path. Phantom Discourse debuted in April of 2007 at the University of Wyoming. It was also performed at Rawlins High School, Rawlins, WY, the Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO, and at Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO. The orginal cast for this production included: Ada Montano, Helen Chanthongthip, Scott Chanthonthip, Daleen Patches, Francisco Aguilar, and Adrian Hulberto Molina. If you are interested in finding out more about Phantom Discourse, please visit www.upbeforethesunrise.com or email Adrian at www.adrianhmolina@hotmail.com.

This is scene 1 from my play, Phantom Discourse, a Hip-Hop theatre production about Chicano / Mexican-American identity and the struggle for social justice. This scene is called "Definitions." It introduces the main ideas and concepts embedded in the play. It is a ritualistic scene that provides context for the remainder of the play. Phantom Discourse debuted in April of 2007 at the University of Wyoming. It was written and directed by Adrian Hulberto Molina (Mo Brown). It was also performed at Rawlins High School, Rawlins, WY, the Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO, and at Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO. The orginal cast for this production included: Ada Montano, Helen Chanthongthip, Scott Chanthonthip, Daleen Patches, Francisco Aguilar, and Adrian Hulberto Molina. If you are interested in finding out more about Phantom Discourse, please visit www.upbeforethesunrise.com or email Adrian at www.adrianhmolina@hotmail.com.

This is scene 2 from my play, Phantom Discourse, a Hip-Hop theatre production about Chicano / Mexican-American identity and the struggle for social justice. This scene involves La Muerte introducing New School, who is performing "This Goes Out," in memory of his best friend Old School. This particular scene introduces New School as the main protagonist. New School's song also introduces Old School as New School's departed best friend. La Muertre is played by Ada, and New School is played by Adrian. Phantom Discourse debuted in April of 2007 at the University of Wyoming. It was written and directed by Adrian Hulberto Molina (Mo Brown). It was also performed at Rawlins High School, Rawlins, WY, the Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO, and at Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO. The orginal cast for this production included: Ada Montano, Helen Chanthongthip, Scott Chanthonthip, Daleen Patches, Francisco Aguilar, and Adrian Hulberto Molina. If you are interested in finding out more about Phantom Discourse, please visit www.upbeforethesunrise.com or email Adrian at www.adrianhmolina@hotmail.com.