Teatro Jornalero, a theater group consisting of day laborers and migrant workers, performed 'Undocumented Heart' at La Pena Cultural Center, showcasing intimate personal narratives of immigration in the face of anti-immigration sentiments. The performers shared their perilous journeys to the U.S., driven by trauma and the hope for a better life. The decision to halt public performances reflects the group's response to the growing negative discourse surrounding immigration, emphasizing their need to express and share their stories within a more safe environment.
These were some of the personal stories troupe members shared Saturday afternoon to a private audience at Berkeley's La Pena Cultural Center as part of Teatro Jornalero's performance piece, Undocumented Heart.
I wanted to be heard, one troupe member, Yolanda, said. I needed to let others know about my experience.
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