Laura Quiroga, Artistic Director

Mari Paz, Musical Director

Stunning performances.  I would tell everyone I know

to go see them, regardless of whether or not they

have kids.  The acting, costumes and

sets were wonderful!

--Deborah Menkart, Executive Director

Teaching for Change

CRI-CRI: THE SINGING CRICKET

By Francisco Gabilondo Soler

September 29, October 6 & 13, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand, this bilingual music program returns with new songs and characters from an unforgettable repertoire. On October 6, 2007, GALA will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the famous Mexican composer and creator of Cri-Cri, Francisco Gabilondo Soler. In Spanish and English combined. Tickets: Children (3-12): $8; Adults: $18.

THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION

January 6, 2008

GALA's traditional community celebration features the Magi, live animals, local performaners and gifts for every child. The 2008 festival will feature award-winning singers Maria Isolina and Jorge Anaya; Co-Artistic Directors of the Spanish Dance Society Jaime Coronado and Lourdes E. Elias; the acclaimed Mexican dance company Los Quetzales (directed by Laura Ortiz); and the popular Bolivian dance group Alma Boliviana.  Samuel Galvez of Raio America WACA will sere as masters of ceremonies.  Churros and hot chocolate will be served following the performance. Free for the entire family!  Please bring a gift for a child of no more than $3 in value. This program is made possible with the generous support of the Inter-American Development Bank's DC Solidarity Program, La Churreria de Madrid Restaurant, Americana Groceries, and the Leesburg Animal Park.

SENECA: THE LIBRARY MOUSE

By Jore Diaz, bilingual adaptation by Cornelia Cody

February 9, 16 & 23, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! This bilngual musical by renowned Chilean playwright Jorge Diaz tells the story of Seneca's adventures with the street-wisee barrio mice, a cat and a dog.  These unlikely companions learn the lessons of tolerance and friendship. In Spanish and English combined. Tickets: Children (3-12): $8; Adults: $18

SEARCHING FOR THE LOST SMILE

By Néstor Hidalgo

April 12, 19 & 26, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

In this award-winning interactive musical comedy, a y0oung boy named Martin awakes one day to find his smile has fanished.  So begins a journey with the rooster Jajá and the flower Margarita to recover his smile from the clutches of the evil Madam Sadness. In Spanish and English combined. Tickets: Children (3-12): $8; Adults: $18.

GALITA IN REPERTORY

June 14, 21 & 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.