2017 A NEW MOON, A FULL MOON! 2018

27th

Season


Calendar of Activities


Previous Activities


Summer Bilingual

Theater Workshops

for children 6 - 11 years old

at  Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth

Metro Station - ?Green? Line)

Have you ever dreamed of acting? Would you like to be on the stage? Are you interested in singing, making puppets and acting? Then come have fun with us at Teatro de la Luna!

Weekly Series

June 18 - 22   ●   June 25 - 29
July 9 - 13   ●  July 16 - 20   ●   July 23 - 27
July 30 - Agosto 3   ●   Agosto 6 - 10   ●   Agosto 13 - 17

Morning Session: 8am-12pm

Afternoon Session: 1pm-5pm

All day Session: 8am-5pm

Cost: $225 per week

Full Day session  ●  8am - 5pm

Cost: $400 per week


TEATRO DE LA LUNA

presents

at  Consulado de El Salvador

926 Philadelphia Av., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Info & Reservations: (202) 882-6227

 

Siempre Amigos

Buddies not Bullies

written & directed by

Neher Jacqueline Briceño

performed by Marcela Ferlito,
Araceli Ma & Melissa Strova Valencia
 

Bilingual  -  Family Show  -  FREE Admission

Saturday June 23 - 4:30pm

Saturday July 14 - 10:30am

With the use of comedy and facts, this play exposes students the harsh realities of this ever-so present issue. It enforces the "cons" of bullying and reinforces all the "pros" of being buddies.

 

NUESTRA

SEÑORA DE LAS
NUBES
Our Lady of the Clouds

by Arístides Vargas

directed by Micky Thomas

with Marcela Ferlito

& Micky Thomas

In Spanish Only  -  Ages 13 & up  -  FREE Admission
Refreshments will be served

Friday July 20 - 6:30pm

Friday August 17 - 6:30pm

An encounter between Bruna and Oscar, two more exiles of the many Our Lady of the Clouds, remember, fall apart, live and represent the most emblematic characters of a continent named exile.

With the support of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs
Consulado General de El Salvador
Casa de la Cultura El Salvador and individual donors


Final Presentation
of the Bilingual
Actor's Training
Workshops for Adults
 
In Spanish only
 
Thursdays June 21 - 8:00pm
Friday June 22 - 8:00pm

Selections from "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran. About "The Prophet": collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational.

 

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

Suggested donation: $10       Info 202-882-6227

A reception will follow each performance.


XXVI Maratón

de la Poesía

26th Poetry Marathon

"La Pluma y la Palabra"

In Spanish only

 

Friday, June 8, 2018 (1:30pm-3:30pm)

at the Library of Congress

Room LM 620 James Madison Building (Dining Room A)

Independence Ave. & 1st Street, SE, Washington, DC

(Capitol South Metro Station – ‘Orange’ and ‘Blue’ Lines)

 

Saturday, June 9, 2018 (2pm-8pm)

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

 

(Program of Events)

 

Free Admission (Donations gratefully accepted)

In this "celebration of words," our guest renowned Spanish-language poets are accompanied by audience members of all ages who recite, read or interpret their own work or that of well-known poets.


Bilingual Acting

Training

Workshops

Do you like poetry? Do you love poetry? Are you interested in theater?

This is an invitation to all those interested in learning about interpreting poetry, prose and/or theatrical works. Participants will learn to interpret their favorite poems or their own works and will participate in the XXVI Poetry Marathon in Spanish “The Pen and the Word” on June 9th, 2018 from 2-8pm at Casa de la Luna.

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm-9pm

April 10-June 7, 2018

 

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

Cost: $300       Info 202-882-6227


Siempre Amigos

Buddies not Bullies

Bilingual

written & directed by

Neher Jacqueline Briceño

performed by Andrea Fanta,

Marcela Ferlito & Araceli Ma

With the use of comedy and facts, this play exposes students the harsh realities of this ever-so present issue. It enforces the "cons" of bullying and reinforces all the "pros" of being buddies.

 

FREE! Bilingual Performance!

Saturday, May 19, 2018, 12:30pm

 
at the Soccer Field-Roosevelt High School

4301 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20011


Chiquititos
Itsy – Bitsy

with Karin & Marcela

Bilingual

Recommended for children

2 to 5 years old

 

Monday April 30, 2018, 10:30am

 

celebrating "Children's Day/Book Day"

 

at Lamond-Riggs Public Library

5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011

Closest Metro Stop: Fort Totten (green and yellow lines)

lamondriggslibrary@dc.gov - 202-541-6255

 

This event is FREE!

 

A friendly get-together for singing,

dancing, playing and having fun!

We make use of the elements of theater that promote physical activity and verbal and physical expression, with the aim of exciting the imaginations of the very young in an atmosphere where they "share enjoyment and enjoy sharing" among their little friends.
 


PLAY READING

Nuestra Señora
de las Nubes

Our Lady of the Clouds

by Arístides Vargas

In Spanish only

 

Final Presentation

of the Participants of the Acting Training Workshops.

 

Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 7:00pm

Thursday, March 22, 2018, 7:00pm

 

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

FREE Street Parking

Suggested Donation $10

Space is limited   ●   Reservations  202-882-6227

An encounter between Bruna and Oscar, two more exiles of the many Our Lady of the Clouds, remember, fall apart, live and represent the most emblematic characters of a continent named exile.

Sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities,
the DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs and individual donations.


NUESTRA

SEÑORA DE LAS
NUBES
Our Lady of the Clouds
 
by Arístides Vargas
directed by Micky Thomas

 

with Marcela Ferlito & Micky Thomas

Saturday, March 17, 2018, 8:00pm

Sunday, March 18, 2018, 4:00pm

 

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

FREE Street Parking

In Spanish only

Donation $25, Students & Seniors (60+) $20

Space is limited   ●   Reservations  202-882-6227

An encounter between Bruna and Oscar, two more exiles of the many Our Lady of the Clouds, remember, fall apart, live and represent the most emblematic characters of a continent named exile.


Culmina Serie de

Talleres Bilingües

de Teatro

patrocinado por la
Oficina del Alcalde para
 Asuntos Latinos (MOLA)

 

Sábado 24 de febrero - 11:30 am

en  Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green’ & ‘Yellow’ Lines)

Street Parking

Gracias al apoyo concedido por la Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de la Alcaldía de Washington, el Teatro de la Luna comunica la culminación de la Serie de Talleres Bilingües de Teatro de los sábados, impartidos a alumnos del Distrito de Columbia, quienes están participando en forma gratuita en la Casa de la Luna.

Esta serie de talleres comenzó el 13 de enero y culminará el 24 de febrero. Padres y amigos están invitados a la sesión final para compartir la experiencia con sus familiares.


Bilingual
Acting Training
Workshops

Ages 16 & up

(with or without experience)
 

Tuesday & Thursday - 6:30pm to 9:00pm

January 16 - March 6, 2018
 

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

There will be a play reading presentation by the participants at the end of the workshop series.

INFO/REGISTRATION: 202-882-6227
FREE for DC residents
supported in part by:

 


Bilingual Theater

Workshops

for Children

 

6 - 11 years old

 
Saturdays 10 am - 12 noon

January 13 - February 24, 2018

 

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

 

Seven Week Series

At the end of the 7 week sessions, workshops participants will showcase their newly acquired skills for their parents and friends.

INFO/REGISTRATION: 202-882-6227
This program (Free for DC residents ages 6-11)
is supported in part by the
Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA)
All Slots are filled

Holiday

Happy

Hour!

 

Tuesday, December 12, 6:00pm

at  El Tamarindo

1785 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009

 

Admission $20 - includes appetizers and first drink

Let's make this NIGHT a SPECIAL NIGHT along with our friends at El Tamarindo! Help Teatro de la Luna while enjoying delicious food and drinks! $20 incluye bocaditos y primera bebida $20 includes appetizers and first drink.


Felices

Fiestas!

 

Happy Holidays!

 

Friday, December 1, 5:00pm to 9:00pm

at  Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green’ & ‘Yellow’ Lines)

Free Street Parking

Teatro de la Luna wishes you HAPPY HOLIDAYS and we invite you to share some time with us! We will have music, drinks, food and maybe you will find that special gift you have been looking for!


Los Ojos
Abiertos de Ella
Her Eyes Wide Open
by Raquel Diana
with Marcela Ferlito
& Micky Thomas

Life, love and death...events, encounters and MEMORIES of HER ...feelings of pain, love, tenderness in different spaces and times...From the pen of one of the most important contemporary Latin American playwrights.

In Spanish only

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, 8:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, 8:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, 4:00pm
Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, 8:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, 8:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, 4:00pm

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

Tickets $25 Regular

$20 Students & Seniors (60+)


Informe para
una Academia
A Lecture for
an Academy
by Franz Kafka
with Pablo Guillén

Literature that navigates between story and narrative. The testimony of an ape-man that takes us from comedy to drama until reaching farce and satire. KAFKA BY KAFKA.

In Spanish only

Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, 8:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, 8:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, 4:00pm
Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, 8:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, 8:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, 4:00pm

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

Tickets $25 Regular

$20 Students & Seniors (60+)


Desde el
Andamio
 
From the Scaffold
by Carlos M. Alsina
with Edwin R. Bernal

Suspended in the air, a scaffold and a man who decided to live on it narrates and reflects on life, death, love and loneliness. His desires, dreams and fantasies reveal all which he can not understand.

In Spanish only

Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, 8:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, 8:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, 4:00pm

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking


From Bs. As., Argentina

Te doy una
Canción

I Gift You with a Song

by & with

Francisco Pesqueira

Ramiro Pettina

 

An enchanting gathering where Pesqueira sings and narrates at the same time... A tribute to those composers and authors: Astor Piazzolla, Peteco Carabajal, Tita Merello, Charly García, Mercedes Sosa, María Elena Walsh, Eladia Blázquez, Hamlet Lima Quintana, Atahualpa Yupanqui and many more who are always present in our life soundtrack.

In Spanish only

Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, 8:00pm

Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, 8:00pm

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, 4:00pm

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

Tickets $30 Regular

$25 Students & Seniors (60+)


From Buenos Aires
Argentina

Viajando con los poetas

A Journey
with the poets

by & with

Francisco Pesqueira
 

Our Experience Theater traveling program is available for touring area schools, libraries and community centers.

October 3 through 6, 2017

 during regular school hours

In Spanish only

For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Teatro de la Luna at 202-882-6227 or 703-548-3092.


Actor’s Training

Workshops

La Cámara de
las Maravillas

Instructor
Juana Estrella

Character construction based on personality structures.

 

Monday 25 & Tuesday 26, September, 2017

7:00pm  to  9:30pm

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

 

Cost: $90 ($70 for the first 6 participants)

In Spanish only  /  Info: 202-882-6227

Registration open until Sep. 15, 2017


From Cuenca, Ecuador

Penelope

by Jorge Dávila Vázquez

directed by
María Beatriz Vergara

starring

Juana Estrella

 

A vast theatrical presence of drama and comedy, with a touch of magical realism, in this love story, Penelope -iconic character- this time from Cuenca-Ecuador, represents a woman very close to us, a selfless mother, faithful wife, tireless weaver, humorous, energetic, strong, full of life.

In Spanish only

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017, 8:00pm

Friday, Sep. 22, 2017, 8:00pm

Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017, 8:00pm

Sunday, Sep. 24, 2017, 4:00pm

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - ‘Green & ‘Yellow Lines)

Free Street Parking

 

Tickets $30 Regular

$25 Students & Seniors (60+)


Mark your calendar!

September 9, 2017, 6:30pm

Party at the Moon!

with INTILUNA TRIO SERENADE

Let’s enjoy delicious Chori-pan (grilled chorizos-sausages) and chicken accompanied by a range of salads, other side dishes and dessert. A vegetarian menu is available. Donation covers a glass of wine or beer, additional drinks at the cash bar.

Let’s sing, dance, eat and drink and have fun, all while helping Teatro de la Luna!

 
Location  164 Fleetwood Terrace,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Suggested Donation $50 or more...

 

(children under 5: FREE)

Space is limited   ●   For reservations call

202-882-6227     703-548-3092


Summer Bilingual

Theater Workshops

for children 6 ? 11 years old

at  Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth

Metro Station - ?Green? Line)

Have you ever dreamed of acting? Would you like to be on the stage? Are you interested in singing, making puppets and acting? Then come have fun with us at Teatro de la Luna!

Weekly Series

July 10 - 14   ●   July 17 - 21   ●   July 24 - 28

Morning session  ●  8am - 12 noon

Afternoon session  ●  1pm - 5pm

Cost: $225 per week

Full Day session  ●  8am - 5pm

Cost: $400 per week

INFO/REGISTRATION: 202-882-6227
This program (Free for DC residents ages 6-11)
is supported in part by the
Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA)