MAIN STAGE SERIES: Contemporary Plays
WORLD PREMIERE

DEBAJO DEL ÁRBOL DE ALMENDRAS

(Under the Almond Tree)

Written and directed by Luis Caballero

From January 16 to 25, 2026

Brutally honest stories of mental health issues, dark humor and, love.

Performed in Spanish and English

At Teatro Círculo, 64 East 4th Street, NYC

Teatro Círculo continues its 2025-2026 Season presenting the World Premiere of Debajo del árbol de almendras (Under the Almond Tree) written and directed by Luis Caballero

“These short pieces are born from my childhood.  We all carry a tree in our subconscious. That tree is our refuge, our hiding place.  It is the home where our inner child lives. That’s why I wrote these stories, because we must also pay tribute to nature, and to memory.” -Luis Caballero

In these pieces, the playwright, with his characteristic dark humor, presents stories dealing with mental health issues, childhood trauma, LGBTQ+ discrimination, bullying, the power of love, and odd ways to achieve healing.

Cast:
Kiara Alejandra
Edna Lee Figueroa
Bill Oxendine

Joél Isaac
César Cova

Production Designer:
Israel Franco-Müller

Assistant Director & Stage Manager:
Caridad del Valle

Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. No intermission.

***SUITABLE FOR AUDIENCES 16 AND OLDER.

8 Performance Dates:

Friday, January 16, 2026
@7:00 PM

Saturday, January 17, 2026
@2:00 PM

Saturday, January 17, 2026
@7:00 PM

Sunday, January 18, 2026
@2:00 PM

Friday, January 23, 2026
@7:00 PM

Saturday, January 24, 2026
@2:00 PM

Saturday, January 24, 2026
@7:00 PM

Sunday, January 25, 2026
@2:00 PM

Thanks to Howard Gilman Foundation and The Mosaic Network and Fund, Teatro Círculo can offer subsidized $10 tickets for Saturdays performances only, using code ACCESS. Must select General Admission for discount to apply.

$40 General Admission
$35 Students & Seniors
$30 Groups of 10+


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Students: Must show student ID.
There is a special discount for CUNY students, please make sure to write CUNY in the “Do you have a code?” box when purchasing your ticket. You must select the Student option for discount to apply.


NOTE: It is not allowed to combine discounts. Teatro Círculo will accept only one discount.

Teatro Círculo is located at 64 East 4th Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue in Manhattan.

ADA Accessible

Trains: 6 to Astor Place, R or W to 8th Street-NYU, F to 2 Avenue

Terms & Conditions: Teatro Círculo does not allow for exchanges or refunds once tickets are purchased. Refunds and exchanges can only be made in the event of a performance cancellation in which you will be notified immediately. When purchasing using a discount or a discount code, only ONE discount will be applied. In the event of purchasing using more than one discount, Teatro Círculo will charge the full ticket price.

Students: Must show student ID.

Safety & Health Protocol: Even though NYC Guidelines are changing we recommend you wear face covering.