60th Anniversary Celebration
De Ayer a Hoy / From Yesterday to Today
Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
Herbst Theatre
Post-Show Gala Reception in the Green Room
A special celebration and fundraiser supporting Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco. Your support helps sustain the company and its artistic mission.
60 years. One Night.
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco
1966 - 2026
Anniversary Celebration Gala tickets DO NOT include De Ayer a Hoy / From Yesterday. Performance tickets are sold separately.
Your Gala Ticket purchase helps support Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco’s artistic programs, education, and future productions.
* Of the $250 Gala $200 is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco. The remaining $50 for the Gala ticket cover the fair market value of the benefits included with each ticket.
A donation acknowledgment letter will be sent by email or postal mail following your purchase.
Celebrate 60 years of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco with an unforgettable evening of flamenco, music, and community.
Your Gala Ticket includes:
• Admission to the exclusive Gala Reception following the performance.
• Food and beverages provided by Loló Restaurant.
• A selection of imported Spanish wines, sangria, and special drinks.
• An exhibition of posters, costumes, and videos highlighting Theatre Flamenco’s 60-year artistic journey.
• A special auction featuring company costumes, with proceeds supporting Theatre Flamenco’s programs, including student scholarships, touring opportunities, and artistic exchanges with companies outside the United States.
• The opportunity to meet and celebrate with current and former company members, guest artists, and friends who have been part of Theatre Flamenco’s remarkable journey.
Your Gala Ticket purchase helps support Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco’s artistic programs, education, and future productions.
De Ayer a Hoy /From Yesterday to Today
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco 60th Anniversary
Saturday October 17th 7:30pm
Carola Zertuche
Artistic Director / Flamenco Dancer & Choreographer
Guest Dancers
Andrian Santana – Flamenco Dancer & Choreographer
Cristina Hall – Flamenco Dancer & Choreographer
Nol Simonse – Contemporary Dancer & Choreographer
Nevarez Encinias - Flamenco Dancer & Choreographer
Guest Singers
Amparo Heredia – Flamenco Singer (Malaga, Spain)
José “Cachito” Díaz – Flamenco Singer
Guest Musicians
Diego Álvarez – Percussionist
Jesse Torre – Flamenco guitarist
Pascual Martínez – Electronic Music
Aldo Ruiz. Gina Giammanco, Lauren Smiley, Patricia Morales and Roberto Aguilar- Company Flamenco Dancers
Program Description
For this special 60th Anniversary Celebration, De Ayer a Hoy / From Yesterday to Today honors the legacy of Adela Clara, founder of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco, and Miguel Santos, the company’s former Artistic Director, whose vision, artistry, and dedication helped shape the company’s history since its founding in 1966 and contributed to a lasting flamenco tradition in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This anniversary production celebrates six decades of artistic excellence, honoring Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco’s rich history while looking toward its continued evolution. Under my artistic direction for the past 20 years, I have had the honor of continuing the company’s legacy while creating new works, collaborating with generations of artists, and bringing flamenco into dialogue with contemporary artistic expressions. For this celebration, I am honored to bring together artists from different generations who have been part of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco’s journey and who continue to contribute to its future.
For this special anniversary production, I am honored to collaborate with Cristina Hall, a flamenco artist from San Francisco who has lived in Seville for more than 20 years. Cristina and I have worked together since the early years of my tenure with Theatre Flamenco. She performs in this production and has created a new choreography of Caracoles especially for this celebration.
I am also honored to collaborate with Adrian Santana, a flamenco dancer from Málaga, Spain, who performs in this production and contributes as a choreographer. He has reimagined Miguel Santos’s 1989 Zapateado/Farruca, inspired by the original choreography he created for Theatre Flamenco. This work pays tribute to Miguel Santos, the company’s former Artistic Director, who continued dancing until the age of 95. In addition, Adrian Santana and I have co-created a new duet especially for this anniversary production, honoring Adela Clara, the founder of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco.
The production also features the collaboration of Nol Simonse, a contemporary dancer who has worked with Theatre Flamenco on numerous projects and serves as co-choreographer for one of the works. Nevarez Encinias, a flamenco dancer and choreographer, also performs in the production and contributes to the creative process as a co-choreographer.
In addition, I have created a new choreography especially for this anniversary production and serve as its Artistic Director, bringing together a program that honors Theater Flamenco of San Francisco’s 60 year legacy while celebrating its continued artistic evolution.
The evening features nine works, including three new choreographies and six reimagined pieces inspired by Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco’s rich artistic history.