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.
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All student matinees are on weekdays at 10:30 am.
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Main Stage matinees are curated for middle and high school students (Please see show details for age appropriateness). Cost: $15 each.
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GALita matinees are curated for elementary school students. Cost: $10 each.
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For every 20 students, you get one free educator ticket.
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Bilingual study guides contain information on the play, synopsis, themes, history, supplemental materials, and more.
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Programs are designed to be aligned with Common Core ELA standards and with DCPS Arts Standards.
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Students engage in a post-performance discussion centered on the students' viewing experience.
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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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.