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Storyteller • Poet • Musician • Multi-Disciplinary Performer
Enrich your festival with a celebration of imagination, culture, music, and shared human experience.
“With speech, sound, music and, above all, inspired imagination, Mr. Gonzalez has the gift of creating magical worlds and drawing his audience into them.”
— The New York Times
David Gonzalez is a critically acclaimed, award-winning master storyteller and performer whose work has enchanted audiences across the U.S. and internationally. Blending poetry, live music, myth, and multicultural narratives, his performances are joyful, moving, and unforgettable for audiences of all ages.
WHY FESTIVALS LOVE DAVID
World-Class Artistic Credentials
Recipient of the International Performing Arts for Youth Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence, a Joseph Campbell Foundation Fellow, and a Drama Desk nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience
Perfect for Outdoor & Summer Festivals
Dynamic, flexible performances ideal for main stages, family tents, community parks, libraries, and cultural celebrations.
Multi-Generational Appeal
From families with young children to teens and adults, David’s work brings audiences together through humor, rhythm, and stories that speak to the heart.
Music-Driven Storytelling
Live music, spoken word, and theatrical storytelling woven into a vibrant, participatory experience.
Proven Festival Favorite
Decades of national and international touring with standing ovations and repeat bookings.
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS
David Gonzalez’s performances leave audiences laughing, reflecting, and talking long after the show ends — exactly what summer festivals hope for.
“With speech, sound, music and, above all, inspired imagination, Mr. Gonzalez has the gift of creating magical worlds and drawing his audience into them.”
— The New York Times
Aesop Bops!
A high-energy, participatory musical romp through classic fables — funny, smart, and perfect for family audiences.
Cuentos: Tales from the Latin World
Bilingual storytelling rooted in folklore, music, and lived experience — joyful, colorful, and culturally rich. Touring with solo, duet and quartet versions.
City of Dreams
A spoken-word and Latin-jazz infused celebration of poetry, rhythm, and multicultural storytelling.
Spacetime: The Universe story and Our Place in it
With stunning visuals and an evocative soundscape, Spacetime transforms science into art, creating a memorable, family-friendly festival experience filled with wonder and discovery.
Finding North
A powerful, deeply human storytelling experience exploring courage, freedom, and resilience.