La Broa’ en tu barrio showcases across the state this summer, from July 3 to Aug. 2, sharing authentic, personal stories from Rhode Island’s diverse local Latino communities.
Teatro en El Verano—a theatrical partnership between Rhode Island Latino Arts and Trinity Repertory Company—presents this new adaptation of La Broa’ by Orlando Hernández, which had its world premiere at Trinity Rep in 2024. TKTK
“As La Broa’ returns to the community through Teatro en El Verano, it comes full circle,” shared Oral Historian Marta V. Martínez. “The play is not only performed for the neighborhood that inspired it—it belongs to it. It is a reminder that history lives in conversation, and that storytelling begins when someone takes the time to ask.”
The performance is directed by Lorraine Guerra. The cast includes Leandro “Kufa” Castro, Jasson Deleon, Miosotis Ihelefeld Cruz, Anthony Maldonado, Ashley Soto, Andersson Tejada, Mariana Villa Jaramillo, and Dalizza Zuñiga-Rodríuez. Scenic design and stage management is by Tiago Pereira, costume design is by Aida Menacho, and sound design is by Erin Grafing.
“As a Providence-born Latina, I am thrilled to be directing La Broa’, a story that I have so much respect and love for,” Guerra said. “I grew up attending a church on Broad Street—some of my favorite childhood memories took place right there. I feel honored to be a part of a team sharing the stories of our families that made it to Providence, and the impact Latinos had on making Providence what it is today.”
Admission is free and no registration is required for any performances. All performances begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 3 at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street Entrance), Providence
- Rain Date: Tuesday, July 7
- Thursday, July 9 at La Galería del Pueblo, Central Falls
- Rain Date: Thursday, July 16
- Tuesday, July 14 at Southside Cultural Center, Providence
- Tuesday, July 21 at Payne Park, Pawtucket
- Rain Date: Thursday, July 23
- Tuesday, July 28 at Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
- Saturday, August 2 at Bomes Theater, Providence