atro Círculo Presents the World Premiere of ‘Debajo del árbol de almendras’ by Luis Caballero in January 2026

Teatro Círculo, one of NYC’s leading Spanish-language theatre companies presents the world premiere of DEBAJO DEL ÁRBOL DE ALMENDRAS (Under the Almond Tree) written and directed by Luis Caballero.

In these pieces, its Puerto Rican 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.

The cast includes Kiara Alejandra (Puerto Rico), Edna Lee Figueroa (Puerto Rico), Bill Oxendine (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina), Joél Isaac (Puerto Rico) and César Cova (Venezuela). The production designer is Israel Franco-Müller (Puerto Rico), and the assistant director & stage manager is Caridad del Valle (Puerto Rico).

Curtain times: Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2 PM.

Thanks to Howard Gilman Foundation and The Mosaic Network and Fund we can offer subsidized $10 tickets for Saturdays performances only, using code ACCESS.

In Spanish and English. Suitable for audiences 16 and older. ADA Accessible