Galli's Fairytale Theater, winner of the 2007 Berlin Children's Theater Innovation Award, is opening its own theater space in New York City on May 2. Its premise is to teach children overcome the challenges of everyday life and awakening in children new, exciting possibilities through their inspirational, humorous and educational fairytale adaptations.

PLAYS

Cinderella
Cinderella is a beautiful girl, but her vain and mean stepmother and stepsisters make her do all the housework. One day the prince sponsors a ball to choose his wife. With a lot of hope and a pinch of magic Cinderella disguises herself and sneaks to the ball. The prince falls in love with this mysterious girl at first sight. However, before the two can live happily every after, the prince must discover her true identity.

Galli's Frog Prince
In this movement inspired fun adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale the three person cast endeavors to make kids laugh. The frog, wearing rubber gloves for ears, engages with the audience in fun interaction until he is finally changed into a prince.
Ages 3 and up.

Galli's Little Red Riding Hood
The wolf is almost likable, and definitely funny - when he asks the kids to help him find Little Red. In this musical telling of the fairytale Little Red lives up to the importance of hope and trust to develop her true potential.
Ages 3 an up.

Galli's Snow White
In this adaptation of the Grimm's fairytale comedy and music endeavor to make kids laugh a lot. A king places an ad in the newspaper looking for a beautiful wife, Mr. 7-Dwarf, the all-in-one, rescues Snow White three times, a lovable wild boar helps the hunter out, and finally the prince rescues Snow White.
Ages 3 and up

The Other Side
In the aftermath of a senseless school shooting, a young gunman must face judgment by two messengers. He is forced to come to grips with the repercussions of his actions and make peace with his victims as well as himself. This play raises awareness for violence and fosters open communication between youth.
Ages 12 & Up

The Little Mermaid
Galli´s The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a merperson to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince. The play is fun and deep and kids love it.
Ages 3 & Up