ABUELITO(A), DIME TÚ

ABUELITO, DIME TÚ
GRANDPA, GRANDMA, TELL ME A STORY

Program Coordinator: Caridad del Valle


Teatro Círculo’s “Abuelito(a), dime tú” acknowledges the life, dignity, and creativity among our seniors’ constant process of change and growth, developing a renewed sense of self-worth, self-discovery, self-actualization and empowerment through workshops, classes, activities, storytelling and performances.

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The wonderful group of Bay Ridge with their teacher Fernando Gazzaniga and Program Coordinator Caridad del Valle

BAY RIDGE OLDER ADULT CENTER

BROOKLYN, 2026

The abuelitas and the lovely audience during the performance of the Talk Show “Good Afternoon, Bay Ridge”

SOUNDVIEW HOUSES SENIOR CENTER

THE BRONX, 2026

The happy group of Soundview with their certificates of completion and their teacher Daniel Diaza

The abuelitas and their teacher Daniel having fun during their workshops and rehearsals of “Where is Vida; A Celebration of Stories, Laughter and Community”

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Our program promotes socialization and physical activity also creating a safe space where seniors grow and learn about their culture and histories, and about the world at large, through intergenerational dialogue with artists, art and storytelling.

The proud group of Pitt with their certificates of completion after their performance and with them their teacher Sandra Gumuzzio (left), Program Coordinator Caridad del Valle (right), Councilmember Harvey Epstein (center), assistant Fernando Gazzaniga (back center) and Teatro Círculo’s Development Director Ginny Louloudes (back right)

PITT GRAND STREET SETTLEMENT SENIOR CENTER

MANHATTAN, 2026

Studying and discussing  the text during rehearsals of “La zapatera prodigiosa, cuando Lorca volvió a Nueva York” with their teacher Sandra

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KIPS BAY CASTLE HILL SENIOR CENTER

THE BRONX, 2026

The rhythmical group of Kips Bay dancing with their teacher Elliot Ortiz in front of an eager audience

The abuelitas and abuelitos loved rehearsing “Get Your Feet Moving!” with their teacher Elliot

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Teatro Círculo’s “Abuelito, dime tú” is an in-person and on-line (during the pandemic) theater residency program conducted at senior care facilities throughout the City, which exercises seniors’ creativity and imagination using techniques of theatrical storytelling and performance – from workshops and classes to playwriting to staging, conducted in both English and Spanish Languages. Each senior center residency ends with a performance created by the senior participants and their teachers. 

Many thanks to our 2026 supporters:

Michael Tuch Foundation

Amanda Farías – City Council Member 18th District (The Bronx); Kayla Santosuosso – City Council Member 47th   District (Brooklyn); Harvey Epstein – City Council Member 2nd District (Manhattan)