About Us
Our vision is to see the community revitalized through the arts.
We understand the value and influence of storytelling through the
arts. With the intimacy of zarzuela’s historic repertoire, we will
awaken a passion for the zarzuela genre and celebrate our Hispanic
heritage for the many cultures and ethnicities in the U.S. along with
audiences of all ages, neighborhoods, and communities. Zarzuela
connects us through story and music to our past, our culture, and
each other.
Underlying Zarzuela’s USA visions efforts is our belief that through
this genre we can bridge cultural boundaries and unite our
community.
Our Goals
Zarzuela USA’s goal is to produce events and premieres throughout the year, in addition to the main festival every October during Hispanic Heritage Month. We will invite the best zarzuela theater companies from around the world and showcase their talent together with our local talent. The Zarzuela USA Festival will increase your vision of the world. Zarzuela music is an incredibly important and unique medium that enhances the human experience. When added to a social gathering where people from all walks of life have come together to celebrate this art, it becomes an incomparable force.
Our Team
Sara Garibay
Founder, Board Member
Frank Bedoya
Founder, Board Member
Martha Rodriguez
Founder
Carolina Davalos
Board Member
Celia Banuelos
Founder, Board Member and Operations Director
Marcello Pérez Pose
President of Zarzuela por el Mundo and Honorary Board Member
Dr. John Ballerino
Honorary Board Member
Analía Olivera
Executive Director
Alma Hinojosa
Fundraising Director
Liliana Escalante
Collaborator
Monica Garibay
Public Relations
Yanalte Galvan Kent
Communications Director