Celebrate Easter at Galli Theater in Manhattan and the Bronx
By: Gabrielle Sierra Apr. 20, 2011
Kids all ages can cheer on Little Red Riding Hood, as she escapes once again the big bad Wolf, Rumpelstiltskin, as it turns straw into gold and Cinderella as she finds her prince this Easter weekend at Galli Theater. Shows are followed by an acting workshop for kids.
RUMPELSTILTSKIN at Galli MidtownA pompous miller boasts that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The King demands that she prove her skill. But it will take a miracle! A mischievous dwarf will help her but wants something in return. CINDERELLA at Galli Seaport
Galli's adaptation is an uplifting remake of the original Grimm story about a pure-hearted girl who loses her mother but finds her prince. Underlying this story of overcoming hardships and finding love, there is the concept of bullying. Cinderella is constantly ridiculed and bullied, just as many children are today. But in the world of theater and the Galli method of acting, this may not be such a horrible thing. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD at Galli Bronx
Galli's Little Red Riding Hood is the fairy tale story of a little girl who is seduced by a mean and witty wolf, and then devoured. Little Red engages its audience in song, dance, and comedy along her journey to grandmother's house. The Wolf is almost likable and definitely funny when he asks the kids to howl along and to help him find Little Red.
In the after-show workshop children are encouraged to dress up in costumes and act out their favorite fairy tale characters. The workshop is followed by a mini performance for the adults. "Galli's Fairytale Theater is a perfect place to bring your children and make them feel comfortable about the stage, the experience of theater, and maybe even the art of being in it," said Carol Cain, Managing Editor of NY Metropolista. SHOW TIMES
Galli Midtown
RUMPELSTILTSKIN: April 23, 24, and 30 at 2 p.m. May 1 at 2 p.m.
Adults $20, kids (2-17 years) $15 (Use discount code GOLD for $5 off)
After-show workshop: Saturdays at 3 p.m. Kids $15, $10 for siblings
Address: 347 West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, New York 10018
Directions: A, C, E, 1, 2, and 3 trains to Penn StationGalli Seaport
CINDERELLA: April 23, 24, and 30 at 2 p.m.; May 1 at 2 p.m.
Adults $20, kids (2-17 years) $15
After-show workshop: Saturdays at 3 p.m. Kids $15, $10 for siblings
Address: Southstreet Seaport Mall, by Pier 17, 2nd Floor, 89 South Street, NY 10003
Directions: A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Fulton Street
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: April 24, and 29 at 2 p.m.; May 1 at 2 p.m.
Adults $9, kids (2-17 years) $7. After-show workshop (45 min): $5
Address: Bruckner Restaurant, 1 Bruckner Boulevard, South Bronx, NY 10454
Directions: 6 train to 138th Street/Third AvenueALL TICKETS
For reservations, please call 212-352-3101, or email newyork@galli-group.com
For online ticket sales and more information go to www.gallitheaterny.comThe Galli Group is a worldwide umbrella organization and was founded by philosopher, actor, and playwright Johannes Galli 25 years ago. The theater has training facilities in nine countries that are all operated independently. Members of the Galli Group also perform for children in hospitals, orphanages and disaster areas. Galli Theater-Theater for Personal Growth in New York City, Galli's first location in the U.S., is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, whose programs support underprivileged children worldwide. Galli Theater produces 9 to 10 modern and funny adaptations of fairy tales and fables from around the world every year. Currently, plays are performed in English, French, and German. For more information about Galli Theater's work and shows visit www.gallitheaterny.com.
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