The main character, Maria, is trying to develop a presentation where he shares his insight into his own experience as a Chicano and the effect social media has on how we communicate with each other and perceive our differing and diverse identities. His friends Enrique and Sylvia are assisting Juan in this endeavor, one also Chicano, the other not. A Chicano's Guide to Navigation is a metatheatrical exploration of the Mexican-American experience, the ever-present role of social media in our public and private lives, and interconnectedness.