Touring Fall 2009...

Vote for Pedro

Written by Dominic Orlando

Appropriate for Middle School - College Audiences

Vote for Pedro is about a young Latino's goal to be class president, and tracks his family history through a documentary, which provides backdrop for his campaign. Written by former Jerome Fellow and McKnight Advancement Grant winner Dominic Orlando, this piece was loosely inspired by the hit movie Napolean Dynomite and commissioned especially by and for Teatro del Pueblo.

Help Wanted
Written and Directed By Virginia McFerran
Appropriate for High School and College Audiences

This one-act play tells the story of impoverished immigrants who came to Minnesota to seek a better life and to help their family in Mexico.  Three actors playing multiple roles present scenes depicting life in Mexico, a dangerous border crossing, unionizing efforts, detention by the INS, and demonstrations in support of the hotel workers.  This satirical piece demonstrates the plight of workers whose labor is needed in Minnesota, but who risk harsh treatment and inequities when trying to fill this need. 

The original production is loosely based upon real events that took place in Minnesota surrounding the Albino sisters and their experiences. The stories of the sisters were transcribed through interviews with Dennis Valdez and other members of Teatro Latino of Minneapolis. The script has recently been updated to reflect the ever-changing immigrant experiences in the United States.

Teachers can't say enough about Help Wanted!  Learn why this is our most popular touring piece:

“Last night's performance was definitely very informative and thought-provoking." -Susan Blancoigles

“The work that Teatro does is so vital and so engaging.  My students had a great time, and we continued a discussion of the issues raised once we returned to class." -Ebony Adams

The Great Cheese Adventures of Mexico
Written by Alberto Justiniano

Appropriate for Pre-School - Elementary Audiences

A puppet show about cooking, friendship, and cooperation! Charlie the Inventor travels to Mexico and learns Spanish and the wonders of his new friend Raul's Super Duper Secret Cheese Recipe. Together the two mice discover that working together, they can defeat the Cat and win The National Mexican Cooking Contest. In English with Some spanish.
Available Year-Round!

Theater Residencies

Facilitated by our trained artists, Teatro institutes a series of Theater Residencies at local schools and Spanish Immersion schools designed to involve students in theater. An excellent program for strengthening arts in the schools as well as individual creativity and communication in students. All programs have been built to fit MN curriculum standards.

Also - Coming in February 2010...

The Ninth Annual Political Theater Festival
Performances Feb. 18th - Mar. 7th

Matinee dates TBA

At Gremlin Theater, 2400 University Ave W, St Paul

In English with some Spanish

In the true tradition of Latin American theatre, Teatro del Pueblo collaborates with the University of Minnesota to bring Minnesota the biggest, brightest and best Political Theatre Festival yet! This year's Festival includes nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, new plays from around the world and all new interactive theatre that explores social justice among the Latino community here, in the United States, and abroad.

To book a show, residency, or ask general questions about our educational programs, please contact Alberto Justiniano at 651-224-8806 or al@teatrodelpueblo.org