What is los vendidos?

"Los Vendidos" is a one-act play written by Chicano playwright Luis Valdez in 1967. The play is a satirical look at stereotypes of Mexican-Americans and the ways they are exploited in American society.

The title "Los Vendidos" translates to "The Sellouts" or "The Sellables" in English, and the play centers around a character named Honest Sancho who is a Mexican-American "model minority" who is trying to sell various stereotypes of Mexican-Americans to a white customer. Through a series of vignettes, the play explores themes of assimilation, discrimination, and cultural identity.

"Los Vendidos" is considered a classic of Chicano theater and has been performed in various productions around the United States. It continues to be relevant today as it addresses issues of racism, cultural appropriation, and the complexities of identity in American society.