STUDENT MATINEES | GALA Hispanic Theatre | Washington, DC
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STUDENT MATINEES.

GALA provides access to a high-quality theater education experience in a bilingual environment where students and teachers can connect and learn more about the diversity of Latin-American and Hispanic arts and cultures. Through student matinees, GALA strives to share the excitement of the theatre, introduce cultural heritage, enrich knowledge of Latino/a/x culture, and inspire the next generation of theatre makers, theatre-goers, and artists.

WHAT TO EXPECT.

  • All student matinees are on weekdays at 10:30 am.

  • Main Stage matinees are curated for middle and high school students (Please see show details for age appropriateness). Cost: $15 each.

  • GALita matinees are curated for elementary school students. Cost: $10 each.

  • For every 20 students, you get one free educator ticket

  • Bilingual study guides contain information on the play, synopsis, themes, history, supplemental materials, and more.

  • Programs are designed to be aligned with Common Core ELA standards and with DCPS Arts Standards.

  • Students engage in a post-performance discussion centered on the students' viewing experience.

  • Teachers can receive one complimentary ticket to a public performance. For more information about complimentary tickets and reservations, please read our Policies and Procedures.

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You can now reserve your date for any 2024-2025 season student matinee by clicking on the "Reservation Form" button below!

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October 24 - 24 & 27 - 31

Bilingual

For ages 5-12

10-year-old Héctor meets a wizard and, after this mysterious encounter, Héctor finds he has a special power: Now Héctor is electric! Can he handle his new power?

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March 16 - 20 & 23 - 27

Bilingual

For ages 5-12

This charming play about the clash between an intellectual library mouse and a street gang of mice teaches children to respect differences and appreciate books. 

DATES & AVAILABILITY.

MAIN STAGE.
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September 25 & 26

In Spanish with English surtitles

For ages 13 and up

In an Argentine prison cell, Valentín, a political prisoner, forges a relationship with queer, movie-loving Molina, who escapes reality by retelling film classics as their leading ladies.

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February 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27

In Spanish with English surtitles

For ages 13 and up

In García Lorca's modern classic, an authoritarian mother exercises ruthless power over her family until the desire for freedom challenges her.

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November 10, 12 & 13

For children and youth ages 5 and up

Join Sara Jerez, Richard Marlow, and guest dancers in practicing palmas and zapateo. Learn about the use of castanets, fans, and flamenco instruments.

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May 7, 8, 14 & 15

Bilingual with surtitles in English and Spanish

For ages 13 and up

In this new musical, two New York-based immigrant writers reconnect with their rich culture, inspired by Caribbean rhythms and the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez.  

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CONTACT US

We want to hear from you. Let us know about your needs, suggestions, and more.

PHONE

Office: 202-234-7174
Education: 202-750-0610

Fax: 202-332-1247

EMAIL

info@galatheatre.org

(email response hours are Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm)​

boxoffice@galatheatre.org

(email response hours are Thursday-Saturday 7 pm-10 pm, and Sunday 1 pm-4 pm)​

ADDRESS

GALA Theatre - Venue
3333 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010

Mailing Address

GALA Hispanic Theatre

2437 15th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20009

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OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Donate to GALA through our campaigns by clicking on the images below:

Donate through Catalogue for Philanthropy
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Donate through Network for Good

You can also mail a check payable to GALA Hispanic Theatre to our Mailing Address.

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GALA can accept gifts of stock, too. If you prefer to make a donation via this method, please contact us at 202-234-7174 for information on how to transfer stock.

SEASON SPONSORS

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Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs logo
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The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation logo
United Way of the National Capital Area logo
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The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation logo
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THEODORE BARTH FOUNDATION

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