Usman Ally, left, and Desmin Borges in “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” at the Geffen Playhouse through Oct. 9. The satirical play is set in the wacky world of professional wrestling. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Steve Valentine as Everett K. Olson, the slick scheming owner of THE Wrestling. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Usman Ally, left, portrays Vigneshwar Paduar and Desmin Borges is Macedonio Guerra, also known as Mace. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Usman Ally portrays an Indian American homeboy with charisma to burn. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Justin Leeper, top, as the Bad Guy, gets the upper hand on Desmin Borges as Mace. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Terence Archie, right, as Chad Deity, a strutting, fake-money-throwing colossus, with Steve Valentine as Everett K. Olson. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Terence Archie flexes in his muscles as Chad Deity. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Terence Archie, right, as Chad Deity, and Desmin Borges as Mace in the ring. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
