Bajo Terapia (In Therapy) is a hilarious, fast-paced comedy. This original game invites three couples to reveal their conflicts during an unconventional group therapy session. New questions ignite confessions, demands, truths, lies, and unexpected twists throughout the experience. This unique play explores the relationships of three couples through a humorous yet poignant lens, serving as the centerpiece of the group's unpredictable journey.  

Bajo Terapia (In Therapy) was one of five winning plays in the CONTAR 1 contest, which was organized in Buenos Aires, Argentina, by Argentores, the Argentine Association of Actors, and the Argentine Association of Theater Producers. The play has been adapted for audiences in over twenty countries and received the Platino Award for Best Comedy. It was also nominated for several awards, including the Goya and Feroz Awards.  

This production is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Blue Wave Supplier Development Program and the support of these organizations: the Consulate General of the Argentine Republic in Houston, the Consulate General of Spain in Houston, the Theatre Network of TX, Casa Argentina de Houston, La Casa de España, the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston, the Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce, Asociación Uruguaya en Houston, Alief ISD Education Foundation, Doray Castillo Productions, Qué Hacer en Houston, TX, and El Venezolano en Houston.

THURSDAY, MAY 8 thru SUNDAY, MAY 11

RUNTIME:
2 hours with no intermission

TICKETS:
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
$35 Regular (Fri/Sat)
$30 Seniors 65+(Fri/Sat)

DISCOUNTED PERFORMANCES

Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 PM
$25 ALL SEATS

Sunday, May 11 at 3:30 PM
$27 ALL SEATS

$32 tickets (Fri/Sat) for members of the CAH, CELH, ATCC, IHCH, AUH, Houston Spaniard Community and Theatre Network of TX with special discount code.

All performances are in Spanish. English Surtitles are available only on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.

Suitable for mature audiences -
Content warning: One scene contains explicit sexual language

Information: www.gentedeteatro.org * mail@gentedeteatro.org 

713-826-0445 * 713-410-8370

Audience feedback (2016)

I was at the première, and the performance was sensational: the play was extraordinary, and the actors were divine. It is a clear example that you can get more than outstanding results with little means and a lot of hard work. Congratulations! I went with my husband, and we both left charmed. What a wonderful time we had! All our encouragement and support so Gente de Teatro may continue to do great work. Regards, M.P.S.R.

I immensely enjoyed the theatrical production of Bajo Terapia. I had never attended a play entirely in Spanish with English surtitles. Although I grew up with the language, the subtitles helped me recognize some slang terminology. The production was both amusing and dramatic. I would highly recommend it to my friends! I.S.

Excellent play! It had been quite some time since I'd seen a performance like that! I couldn't stop laughing! I loved it and hope you'll perform it again! K.R.

It was fabulous! Terrific actors, and it presents a sensitive issue in a very clever, very funny, and entertaining way. I congratulate you! M.A.

I am pleased to give you such high praise for this performance. The dynamic and how well you performed the piece were excellent. Every character led a different life, with nothing in common except the psychologist. It has outstanding performances, a fantastic theme, and exceptional work. Thank you for bringing this kind of theater to Houston. Bravo! R.K.

Gente de Teatro, thank you for last Sunday's wonderful Mother's Day gift! The play "Bajo Terapia" was spectacular! I truly enjoyed it; I laughed, felt anguish, got angry, and felt rejuvenated! I have been following you for 20 years, and I can confidently say that this is one of the best productions you've created. I congratulate you and encourage you to keep going because what you do is not just art but also extremely valuable social work that exposes humanity as it is while uniting us through Latin American culture. A big hug to everyone, and I'll see you at the next performance; I'll be there! F.M.M.

Bajo Terapia is one of the best plays I've seen in a long time. I hope you continue to showcase the same caliber of talent in the future. Sincerely, E.P.

Author: Matías Del Federico

Author, playwright, and actor. Born March 11, 1981 in San José de la Esquina, Province of Santa Fe, Argentina. Bajo Terapia (In Therapy), his first play, won the CONTAR 1 contest, organized by Argentores, the Argentine Association of Actors, and the Argentine Association of Theater Producers. It debuted at the Metropolitan Citi Theater in Buenos Aires in 2015.

Bajo Terapia (In Therapy) has been adapted for audiences in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona, in Catalan), the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Perú, Colombia, Norway, Italy, Croatia, Portugal, Panamá, Puerto Rico, the United States, Chile, Paraguay, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, and México.

With Bajo Terapia (In Therapy), Matías del Federico was nominated for the ACE Awards as an Argentine author, a Spain's Max Awards candidate, and a breakthrough artist for the Trinidad Guevara Awards. In 2017, the play won the award for Best Comedy in Mexico.

His second play, Casados Sin Hijos (Married Without Kids), premiered in June 2016 at the Paseo La Plaza theater in Buenos Aires. Casados Sin Hijos has versions in the USA, Uruguay, and Mexico.

He was the assistant director for the play Amor de Película by Héctor Díaz. He is a member of the theater group Dino Del Federico, a company with over fifty years of experience. As an actor, he appeared in plays such as Justo en lo Mejor de mi Vida (Just at the Best Moment of My Life) during the 2007/2008 season in Carlos Paz and Adentro in 2011 in Rosario.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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