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 del Pueblo Emerses Our Audiences in a Fully Bilingual Experience
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Teatro del Pueblo is dedicated to creating authentic, bilingual theatrical experiences that resonate deeply with Latino communities. Inspired by the power of storytelling and cultural connection, Teatro focuses on collaborative creation led by directors and artists who are deeply rooted in the culture they represent.
We believe bilingual theater thrives when it is shaped by the voices and experiences of the people it portrays. By fostering an open, inclusive space for creative collaboration, we ensure that our productions reflect the heart and soul of the community. We promote reaching beyond surface-level diversity and creating art that is meaningful, transformative, and true to the Latinx experience.
We believe bilingual theater thrives when it is shaped by the voices and experiences of the people it portrays. By fostering an open, inclusive space for creative collaboration, we ensure that our productions reflect the heart and soul of the community. We promote reaching beyond surface-level diversity and creating art that is meaningful, transformative, and true to the Latinx experience.
We Commemorate RI250
Teatro en El Verano | 2026
Find us also in Central Falls, Pawtucket, the Southside Cultural Center, & Woonsocket. We will return to Broad Street for closing night. More details to come.
Opening at the onset of Independence Day weekend Teatro en El Verano 2026 will offer a contemporary reflection on Rhode Island’s 250-year history by centering stories that unfolded long after 1776. Rooted in oral histories collected by Marta V. Martinez from Latino communities, the play explores migration, memory, language, food, and everyday acts of belonging that have shaped the state’s neighborhoods and cultural life.
Presented outdoors on Broad Street—where many of these stories began—this summer’s production invites the public to consider independence not as a single historical moment, but as an ongoing, lived experience, reimagined by each generation. As part of the RI250 commemoration, La Broa’ en tu barrio expands and challenges the narrative of Rhode Island’s past while pointing toward its future.
Presented outdoors on Broad Street—where many of these stories began—this summer’s production invites the public to consider independence not as a single historical moment, but as an ongoing, lived experience, reimagined by each generation. As part of the RI250 commemoration, La Broa’ en tu barrio expands and challenges the narrative of Rhode Island’s past while pointing toward its future.
Celebrates Bilingual Theater
Teatro del Pueblo | Rhode Island
Don Quixote | Bilingual lesson Plan with Videos for Multi-Lingual Learners
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.
Rhode Island Latino Arts
Marta V. Martínez
Executive Director and
Community Oral Historian
Marta V. Martínez
Executive Director and
Community Oral Historian
Teatro del Pueblo @RILA
Gabriela López Ruiz, Programs Coordinator
Gabriela López Ruiz, Programs Coordinator
- 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.
