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 | 2024
Alguien Más is an adaptation by Dustin Thomas of You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. Click here to learn more about this year's Teatro en El Verano. ➤
Workshops led by and for Latinx Performers & Theater Makers seeks to develop the skills of emerging Latina/Latino/Latinx theatre makers and performers in Rhode Island. We offer opportunities for mentorships in a bilingual setting through on-site workshops led by Teatro del Pueblo alumni and professionals.
- 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
