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El Evangelio Jornalero

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Day laborers stage a gospel story shaped by wage theft, discrimination and immigration enforcement.

El Evangelio Jornalero turns the shared wait for work at a Chicago “Home Deport” into theater about the conditions confronting day laborers. Its play-within-a-play structure links a gospel adaptation to wage theft, discrimination and immigration enforcement, giving the Destinos festival a work with immediate local stakes.

What to expect

Plan for a 7 PM festival performance produced by Repertorio Latino TC and Colectivo El Pozo. The story follows workers who decide to create a play from their daily experiences.

Good to know

  • The performance starts Thursday at 7:00 PM.
  • The venue is listed as St. Agustine’s College.
  • The production is part of the ninth Destinos festival.
  • A ticket price is not published.

Common questions

When does the play begin?

The performance is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

Where is it being performed?

The listed venue is St. Agustine’s College in Chicago.

What is the play about?

It follows Chicago day laborers who decide to stage a gospel.

How much are tickets?

The provided listing does not publish a ticket price.