Teatro del Pueblo @RILA was founded in 2016 as a forum for Latinos to develop and present new bilingual plays. Our mission is to provide opportunities for artists, producers and audiences to discuss and advance bilingual Latinx theater in Rhode Island and nationwide.
Teatro en El Verano 2023 | Auditions
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Rhode Island Latino Arts & Trinity Repertory Company present a 90-minute English/Spanish production of La Luz Verde.
The play has been adapted by Catia from the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and it will be directed by Leandro (Kufa) Castro.
The play has been adapted by Catia from the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and it will be directed by Leandro (Kufa) Castro.
Seeking five (5) non-union actors; must be age 18 or older. Actors should be fluent in both English and Spanish. Stipend for each performer is $1,500
Virtual Auditions deadline extended to Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10:00am
Callbacks: Week of, March 27, 2023
Location: Trinity Rep, 46 Aborn St., Providence RI 02903
Rehearsal: June 4 to July 5 | Eight total performances throughout the month of July
Callbacks: Week of, March 27, 2023
Location: Trinity Rep, 46 Aborn St., Providence RI 02903
Rehearsal: June 4 to July 5 | Eight total performances throughout the month of July
Audition Requirements:
- Please prepare two monologues (or poems) in Spanish, English, or a mix
- You may also perform one minute of a song, piece of music, or a beat (there will not be an accompanist, so you will have to provide your own backup or sing a capella)
- The first round of auditions will be virtual. Please submit a video audition to auditions@rilatinoarts.org by this new date: Friday, March 24th at 10:00 a.m.
Please have fun with each of your pieces! We want it to be a joyful experience!
We will hold in-person callbacks week of March 27th, which we will schedule when we receive your video.
Contact auditions@rilatinoarts.org to schedule an appointment, submit an audition video, or if you have any questions!
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- 2018 | Script Reading | July • August
- Summer 2018 Dates:
July:
Thursday, July 5 — 6-8:30PM — Reading of Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacarias
Wednesday, July 11 – 6-8:30PM — Reading of Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro
Wednesday, July 18 – 6-8:30PM — Reading of Cloud Tectonics by José River
Wednesday, July 25 – 6-8:30PM — Reading of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz
In August, we will be moving around to various locations, so please take note!
Sunday, August 5 — 6-8pm — Reading of Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Hudes. We will meet at Dexter Park, next to the Cranston Armory led by Marcel Mascaró.
Sunday, August 12 — 5-7pm — Reading of Caridad Svtich's translation of Yerma by Federico Garcia Lorca led by Marcel Mascaró.
Sunday, August 26 — 6-7:30pm — Reading of Sotto Voce by Nilo Cruz led by Kufa Castro. We will meet in Pawtucket (E-Mail us for address).
Locations:
July: La Galería del Pueblo | 209 Central Street | Central Falls, RI 02863
August: Dexter Park | Parade and Cranston Streets | Providence, RI 02909
More:
Potluck: Bring your favorite snack and beverage to share with the group. We will provide cups & paper goods.
Scripts will be provided for up to five participants.
At this time, these reading sessions are only for adults. Sessions for youth and/or young adults will be offered in the future.
For more information, contact: Orlando Hernández at orlando@rilatinoarts.org
- 2018 | September • October
- September:
Sunday, Sept. 9 — 3-5PM — Reading of Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka
Monday, Sept. 24 — 8PM — Reading of original translation by Kufa Castro with Orlando Hernández of Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare. We will meet at Trinity Rep's ER Room, above the theater space.
October:
Sunday, Oct. 14 @4PM The Journey of the Saint by the Peruvian playwright César de María, in a new translation by Seattle-based playwright and director Rose Cano. Location: 170 Knight St., Providence, RI 02909
Sunday, Oct. 21 @2PM Así Que Pasen Cinco Años by Federico García Lorca written and read in Spanish. Location: La Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, 1950 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909
Saturday, Oct. 27 @7PM Enjoy live theater: The Comedy of Errors / ¡Ahi no! La Comedia de las Equivocaciones, directed by Tatyana Marie-Carlo and translated/adapted by Kufa Castro Location: Trinity Rep
- 2018 | November • December
- November:
Sunday, Nov. 4 @3PM The River Bride by Marisela Treviño Orta, and Recent Alien Abductions by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas. Location: 170 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
Sunday, Nov. 11 @4PM Así Que Pasen Cinco Años by Federico García Lorca written and read in Spanish. Location: 162 Doyle Ave, Providence, RI 02906
Sunday, 11/18 @ 3 PM, A special workshop and reading of Abue, a new play by Jennifer Sánchez, RILA performing artist. Location: La Galería del Pueblo
December:
Sunday, 12/16 @ 4-6 PM, Our last reading group of the year. Come and read one final script for 2018. Let's share some holiday cheer and celebrate all our accomplishments in 2018.
Location:
La Galería del Pueblo unless otherwise noted
More:
Potluck: Bring your favorite snack and/or beverage to share with the group. We will provide cups & paper goods.
Scripts will be provided for up to five participants.
At this time, these reading sessions are only for adults. Sessions for youth and/or young adults will be offered in the future.
For more information, contact: Orlando Hernández at orlando@rilatinoarts.org
RILA and Teatro del Pueblo receive support from these local and national sponsors.
The Village Theater for Latinx theater makers
Photo above: A scene from Tanta Bulla … ¿Y Pa' Qué? … Much Ado About Nothing | Teatro en El Verano 2019