Teatro del Pueblo’s “Help Wanted” Oct. 4, 12 Noon- 12: 45 p.m., Atrium, Free;Presented by the Intercultural Center and Student Life

“Help Wanted” 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 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.

Based in St. Paul’s West Side Latino community, Teatro del Pueblo’s mission as a non-profit theater company is to promote cultural pride in the Latino community, to develop and support Latino talent, to educate the community at large about Latino culture and to promote cultural diversity in the arts.

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