Galli's Fairytale Theater Presents LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

The story of Little Red Riding Hood will enchant young audiences every weekend in October at Galli's Fairytale Theater. The play, for kids from 3 and up, will start at 3 p.m. in Galli's midtown theater at 38 W. 38 Street, Manhattan. The show will follow a one-hour after-show workshop for kids.

Galli's Little Red Riding Hood is an uplifting remake of the original Grimm story. Little Red gets lost in the woods and 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 help him find Little Red. "This musical telling of the fairy tale encourages children to express their feelings, and overcome their fears," said Dr. Tatjana Maya, Director of Galli Theater.

At the end of each show the theater group invites kids to join the after-show workshop, where they can act out their favorite fairy tale characters, and dress up in costumes. The workshop is followed by a mini performance for the adults.

Playwright, clown, and director Johannes Galli has been bringing fairy tales to kids for almost 25 years. Believing that fairy tales are healing for children, he uses the original story but changes the "grim" version into a humorous play that entertains kids and adults alike and has a fun and educating message in the end. "Everyone feels part of the story," said Johannes Galli. He also believes that fairy tales go beyond religious, cultural, and literary developments and are still relevant in today's society. "Fairy tales are much older than national boundaries. It's our mission to help children and adults to reconnect to the ancient wisdom of these tales and myths," said Johannes Galli.

Show and Ticket Information:
Show times: October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, at 3 p.m.
Admission: Adults $20, kids (2-17 years) $15.
After-show workshop: October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, at 4 p.m.
Workshop admission: $15, $10 for siblings (new admission).
For reservations, please call 212-810-6485, or email newyork@galli-group.com.
Online ticket sales at www.gallitheaterny.com.

Season Tickets (valid for 1 year):
6 SHOWS: Adults $95 | Kids $60
4 SHOWS: Adults $65 | Kids $50
3 SHOWS: Adults $50 | Kids $40

Address and Directions:
Galli Theater
38 W. 38 Street (between 5 and 6 Ave), 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-731-0668, Email: newyork@galli-group.com

Subways:
B, D, M, F, N, Q, R to Herald Square
1, 2, 3, N, Q, R to Times Square
B, D, M, F, 7 to Bryant Park
4, 5, 6, 7 to Grand Central Station

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