February 4 - 28, 2016

SEÑORITA Y MADAME: The Secret War of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein  (US Premiere)

By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) 

Directed by Conseulo Trum

In Spanish with English surtitles

Student Matinees: February 11, February 12, February 18, and February 19 at 10:30 am.

Fueled by the rivalry between Arden and Rubenstein, this comedy explores the exquisite link between hate and admiration, morality in an immoral age, and the sacrifice of dignity for prestige.  The epic clash of these two icons of beauty and marketing revolutionized the industry and forever changed how we see and present ourselves.

Consuelo Trum is directing her first production at GALA.  A native of Venezuela, her directing credits include Dos amores y un bicho and Monstruous en el closet, ogros bajo la cama by Gustavo Ott;  Stop Kiss by Diana Son; La casa de Bernarda Alba and La zapatera prodigiosa by Federico García Lorca; and Welcome Home Bobby by Joe de Diann Russel.

March 7 - 19, 2016

EL MUNDO ES UN PAÑUELO

By Jorge Diaz (Chile)

Directed by Hugo Medrano

Bilingual

Student Matinees:  March 7-11 and March 14-18, 2016 at 10:30 am (weekdays)

General Public:      March 12 and March 19, 2016 at 3 pm (Saturdays)

When Titiloco the Clown becomes bored at the circus, he sets out on his magic handkerchief to see the world. On his journey Titiloco learns that the world can be a better place when people care for the environment, value diversity, and enjoy life. With catchy songs and colorful characters, this show is perfect for children of all ages.

April 7 - May 8, 2016

CRONICA DE UNA MUERTE ANUNCIADA/ Chronicle of a Death Foretold   (DC Premiere)

By Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia)

Adapted by Jorge Ali Triana

Directed by José Zayas

In Spanish with English surtitles

Student Matinees: April 14, April 15, April 20, April 21, April 22, April 27 and April 28 at 10:30 am.

After marrying against her will, Angela is returned to her mother when the angry new husband discovers she is not a virgin.

Forced to name the man who deflowered her, Angela’s brothers undertake a murderous mission of revenge.  A tightly woven tale of a small town in Colombia where false accusations, a conspiracy of silence, and antiquated moral codes lead to tragedy.

José Zayas is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Immediate Theater Company, who directed La casa de los espiritus and Cancun at GALA. He has been in residence at several theaters including Repertorio Español, the Ensemble Studio Theater, and INTAR.  Zayas also has directed at the Denver Center Theatre Company, Astoria Performing Arts Center, SOHO Rep, Virginia Stage Company, and in Chile and Costa Rica.

June 2 - 26, 2016

EL PASO BLUE         (DC Premiere)

By Octavio Solis (USA)

Music by Michael “Hawkeye” Herman

Directed by José Carrasquillo

In English with Spanish surtitles

Solis’ riff on the Oedipus Rex classic is a wild and comic tale of lust, revenge, identity and the blues.  Al leaves his wife Sylvie in the care of his father before serving a prison sentence. Upon release, he discovers that his beloved and the old man have fallen in love and run away.  The epic chase that ensues across El Paso pits together The funniest cast of characters ever assembled on a sprawling manhunt.

José Carrasquillo previously directed La señorita de Tacna, Ana en el trópico, The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico, Cita a ciegas, and La Granada, among others, at GALA.  He has also directed at Theater J, WSC Avant Bard, Washington Shakespeare Company, Round House Theatre, Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, The Kennedy Center; and Signature Theatre.