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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  • Audrey Lang: The Myth of the Two Marcos by Tony Meneses
    “

    I really enjoyed seeing a reading of The Myth of the Two Marcos at the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit. I especially appreciated seeing two teenage boy characters who could be sensitive and vulnerable with each other, and I was fascinated by the role that superheroes and time played in this story. Excited to see this play's journey continue!

    I really enjoyed seeing a reading of The Myth of the Two Marcos at the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit. I especially appreciated seeing two teenage boy characters who could be sensitive and vulnerable with each other, and I was fascinated by the role that superheroes and time played in this story. Excited to see this play's journey continue!

    ”
  • Nick Malakhow: The Myth of the Two Marcos by Tony Meneses
    “

    A beautiful, nuanced, intersectional look at queerness, coming of age, and outsidership. I loved both the vehicle of looking at a "friendship of convenience" that ends up seismically impacting two boys and the threading through of elegant extended metaphors about superheroes, secret identities, and fantasy. The poignant ending is both bittersweet and satisfying.

    A beautiful, nuanced, intersectional look at queerness, coming of age, and outsidership. I loved both the vehicle of looking at a "friendship of convenience" that ends up seismically impacting two boys and the threading through of elegant extended metaphors about superheroes, secret identities, and fantasy. The poignant ending is both bittersweet and satisfying.

    ”
  • 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.

    ”
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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