Teatro Del Pueblo

Visión-es: Los Profanadores de La Calle Arenas Work-In-Progress Showing
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
A development program focused on new works by emerging Latino artists.

Teatro del Pueblo Visión-es is excited to present a work-in-progress showing of Los Profanadores de la Calle Arenas created and directed by Lelis Brito. Entirely in Spanish, this event immerses guests in the narrative of a family of graverobbers living in a Caribbean cemetery fifty years in the future when the days are hotter, water is scarcer and they are torn between what they desire and what the world wants for them. Experience song, movement, and some participation. As our guest, be part of the initial creation through your attendance and feedback. Los Profanadores de la Calle Arenas will be performed at the Playwrights’ Center on December 14th at 7pm.

The cast includes Alejandra Iannone, Alex Barreto Hathaway, Alfonso Lichtenwalter, Johanna Keller Flores, José Sabillón, Juan Fiz-Torezani, Masanari Kawahara, Mariadela Belle Alvarez, Samuel Osborne-Huerta, and Sheila Colmenares. The artistic team features set dressing by Mikha Dominguez.

December 14th, 7pm – 9pm at the Playwrights’ Center, reserve your free tickets here

Homo Dramaticus
2024-11-08 19:00 - 2024-11-17 19:00 | The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454
November 8 – November 17, 2024

Pangea World Theater and Teatro del Pueblo are pleased to present Homo Dramaticus, by Alberto Adellach, a collection of three distinct short plays that delve into different aspects of the human condition: Children (Criaturas) examines the innocence and complexities of childhood through the eyes of its characters, March (Marcha) is a surreal tragicomedy that serves as a cautionary tale of what could happen if we continue to dehumanize one another, and Words (Palabras) which is an exploration of communication, language, and the power of words in shaping our realities. Homo Dramaticus will be performed at The Southern Theater from November 8th – November 17th.

The Homo Dramaticus ensemble includes Nate Kay, José Sabillón in Children (Criaturas) directed by Sir Curtis Kirby III, Paulina Aparicio, Wasima Farah, Sarah Furniss in March (Marcha) directed by Alberto Justiniano, and Ernest Briggs* in Words (Palabras) directed by Meena Natarajan and Dipankar Mukherjee.

* Actor Equity Association Membership

Tickets are avaible at Ticket Tailor.

Coco’s Barrio Podcast, Season 4
2024-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
﻿A Latinx audio experience with a satirical flair

Don’t miss Teatro’s comedic bilingual podcast, Coco’s Barrio, a blend of SNL and Old Time Radio. Join Coco and her amigos for a lively mix of pop culture, social justice, and universal messages impacting Latinx and BIPOC communities. Tune in for local artist interviews, satiric songs, skits, and more fun surprises.

New episodes streaming September 2024

Romeo & Juliet: Love in a Time of Hate
2024-06-20 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Luminary Arts Center, 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
June 20 – June 30, 2024

A mainstage production at the Luminary Arts Center

This groundbreaking production boldly reimagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet through a Latin American lens, transporting audiences to a futuristic world. “Love in a Time of Hate” weaves classical Shakespearean characters into a modern narrative, addressing pressing social issues facing Latin Americans in the future. Prepare for a captivating fusion of classical literature and contemporary storytelling!

ASL Interpreted PerformancesSaturday, June 22nd at 7pm“Pay What You Can” PerformancesThursday, June 27th at 7pmFriday, June 28th at 7pm

Bridging Shakespeare, Spoken Word and Hip-Hop
2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
With See More Perspective

May 4th, 2024

Description:Join Teatro del Pueblo for a dynamic 4-hour workshop designed to empower artists and the cast of our upcoming Shakespearean Latino adaptation, “Love in a Time of Hate”! This session aims to break away from formal Shakespearean norms, embracing a modern colloquial approach that fuses the richness of spoken word and hip-hop culture. Explore the intersection of Shakespearean poetry and modern colloquialism, creating a space where the characters in our upcoming production can authentically connect. Rooted in the essence of spoken word and hip-hop, this workshop delves into the raw and dramatic elements, emphasizing ethical engagement with these dynamic cultures.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED, as it’s first come-first serve with limited availability. Email us at info@teatrodelpueblo.org to sign up!

The Alexander Technique for Performance Freedom
2024-04-06 08:00 - 2024-04-07 17:00 | MN
With Sahar Hassan

April 6th-7th, 2024

Description:Teatro del Pueblo invites you to a transformative 8-hour workshop focusing on the Alexander Technique, tailored for both the artist community and the cast of our upcoming Shakespearean Latino adaptation, “Love in a Time of Hate”! This immersive experience, spread across Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm, will delve into the mental and physical aspects of performance freedom.

Workshop Highlights:Explore the Alexander Technique, a method designed to liberate breath, heighten awareness, and foster a sense of ease in movement. Based on the principle that free breath leads to a liberated body, participants will learn techniques to release tension and optimize vocal expression.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED, as it’s first come-first serve with limited availability. Email us at info@teatrodelpueblo.org to sign up!

Hecho En PUELTO Rico! (Spanish)
2023-10-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114
(Performed in Spanish)

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey of laughter, reflection, learning, and heartfelt emotions in Hecho en PueLto Rico, performed at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Arts in 2021. This outstanding and moving one-man theatrical comedy, led by the talented Ángel Vázquez, explores the history of Puerto Rican heritage, offering a unique and educational experience. Don’t miss this funny, heartwarming tale of cultural discovery and pride that bridges the past and present, leaving you with tears of joy and a newfound appreciation for Puerto Rican heritage. Get your tickets now for a show that’s as exceptional as it is entertaining!

Gremlin TheatreAnnex Building, 550 Vandalia St #177,St. Paul, MN 55114**Free Parking Available

23 – 25

Hecho En PUELTO Rico! (English)
2023-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114
(Performed in English)

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey of laughter, reflection, learning, and heartfelt emotions in Hecho en PueLto Rico, performed at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Arts in 2021. This outstanding and moving one-man theatrical comedy, led by the talented Ángel Vázquez, explores the history of Puerto Rican heritage, offering a unique and educational experience. Don’t miss this funny, heartwarming tale of cultural discovery and pride that bridges the past and present, leaving you with tears of joy and a newfound appreciation for Puerto Rican heritage. Get your tickets now for a show that’s as exceptional as it is entertaining!

Gremlin TheatreAnnex Building, 550 Vandalia St #177,St. Paul, MN 55114**Free Parking Available

$23 – $25

Hecho En PUELTO Rico! (English)
2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114
(Performed in English)

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey of laughter, reflection, learning, and heartfelt emotions in Hecho en PueLto Rico, performed at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Arts in 2021. This outstanding and moving one-man theatrical comedy, led by the talented Ángel Vázquez, explores the history of Puerto Rican heritage, offering a unique and educational experience. Don’t miss this funny, heartwarming tale of cultural discovery and pride that bridges the past and present, leaving you with tears of joy and a newfound appreciation for Puerto Rican heritage. Get your tickets now for a show that’s as exceptional as it is entertaining!

Gremlin TheatreAnnex Building, 550 Vandalia St #177,St. Paul, MN 55114**Free Parking Available

The Chrysalis Free Public Reading
2023-10-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114
Join us for a free public reading of The Chrysalis, a new play by Miguel Fiol and Joe Moses. The play explores relationships in a multi-generational Puerto Rican family journey during a period ranging between the Spanish rule in the 1890s and the 1980s aids epidemic, a time when misinformation about AIDs threatens their lives and livelihoods.

Musical Extravaganza
2023-10-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114
Dance the night away to the live music of Cathy N’ Abel, Alma Andina, Twin Cities Latin Band, and DJ Alexis Santos. Join us for a musical and dance extravaganza to honor and celebrate Latin America.

Coco’s Barrio LIVE: War of the Worlds Redux
2023-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114
Thursday, May 11: 7:30pmFriday, May 12: 7:30pmSaturday, May 13: 7:30pmSunday, May 14: 2pm

Coco’s Barrio, our podcast bringing Latin’ flair in the Air is bringing a Latin twist on the classic infamous Radio Broadcast War of the Worlds, an event that brought many Americans to the brink of panic when a Martians invasion was announced in 1938.

What would happen in 2023 if Martians were to invade earth for real? Be ready for hilarious parody, bachata twists and turns, and excitement as we envision once and for all a long-anticipated invasion.

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Hip Hop Poetics & Spoken Word
2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Co-presented by Teatro Del Pueblo and COMPAS with assistance from the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

With COMPAS Teaching Artist SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE

This work is funded in part by the Minnesota del Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Humanities Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote Pueblo Center of the people of Minnesota on Nov 4, 2008.
