"David Gonzalez speaks with courageous humanity and brilliant creativity, his poetry and stories uplift the spirit and inspire wonder."

"David Gonzalez speaks with courageous humanity and brilliant creativity, his poetry and stories uplift the spirit and inspire wonder."

David Gonzalez is a professional storyteller, poet, playwright, musician and keynote speaker.

He is a cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department, and is the proud recipient of the International Performing Arts for Youth “Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence“.

Mr. Gonzalez was named a Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience” for The Frog Bride. David has created numerous productions, including the critically acclaimed ¡Sofrito! with The Latin Legends Band, and MytholoJazz, both of which enjoyed sold-out runs at New Victory Theater. Sleeping Beauty was co-commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Brooklyn College, and The McCallum Theater.

Storyteller

Poet

Playwright

Musician

keynote speaker

David Gonzalez is a professional storyteller, poet, playwright, musician and keynote speaker.

He is a cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department, and is the proud recipient of the International Performing Arts for Youth “Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence“.

Mr. Gonzalez was named a Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience” for The Frog Bride. David has created numerous productions, including the critically acclaimed ¡Sofrito! with The Latin Legends Band, and MytholoJazz, both of which enjoyed sold-out runs at New Victory Theater. Sleeping Beauty was co-commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Brooklyn College, and The McCallum Theater.

Storyteller

Poet

Playwright

Musician

keynote speaker

Featured Shows

The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures

The story of Luca, son of the Bustelo-the-Jester, in which he discovers his gift of magical song.  The adventure follows Luca through a summer-long tour of surprises and wonders, and reaches a climax with a fateful encounter with the evil ministers “Reducto”, and “Canoli”.

FINDING NORTH

Finding North is a one-man play drawn from historical research and oral histories that bring to the stage powerful stories of the yearning, sacrifices, and dreams of the African-American Underground Railroad hero John P. Parker, as well as contemporary American immigrants. Finding North is an exploration and celebration of the continuing quest for freedom in America.

Saint Saëns’ classic is made anew for contemporary young audiences by two masters of their craft.

A dazzling performance of the piano transcription by Frederic Chiu, with funky family-friendly poetry by David Gonzalez that gives The Carnival of the Animals a new twist.

Family Concert with
David Gonzalez and The Yak-Yak Band

Fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation, Aesop Bops! features a potpourri of Aesop’s classic stories including The Lion and the Mouse, The Fisherman and His Wife, and The Turtle’s Shell.

David Gonzalez and the Poetic License Band

Latin jazz meets spoken word in a production exploding with passion, intelligence and energy. A quartet of New York’s hottest players sets David’s compelling poetry like a diamond in a mambo/funk music box.

Absorbing, funny and suspenseful, it is, in the great tradition of storytelling,

When a King sends his three sons to find their brides, two return with fair ladies. The last returns with… A FROG?! The Frog Bride with David Gonzalez is a hip adaptation of a classic Russian tale told by consummate storyteller David Gonzalez. Two outstanding musicians weave one of Prokofiev’s classics with an original jazz-funk score, as David performs every role against a backdrop of stunning live video projection and moving images by painter Wassily Kandinsky. Filled with comic sparkle, The Frog Bride with David Gonzalez is a “ribbiting” coming-of-age story.

with Larry Harlow and The Latin Legends Band

¡Sofrito! is a rousing combo of storytelling, classic Mambo, and funky new music that delightfully brings the stories and music from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and da’ the Bronx to the stage. These tales bring to life some of the rich culture and imagery that resonates through the Latino world, and The Latin Legends Band spices up the mix with hot music played by the Grand Masters of the genre. ¡Sofrito! features tons of audience participation in its songs and dances.

Featured Shows

The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures

The story of Luca, son of the Bustelo-the-Jester, in which he discovers his gift of magical song.  The adventure follows Luca through a summer-long tour of surprises and wonders, and reaches a climax with a fateful encounter with the evil ministers “Reducto”, and “Canoli”.

FINDING NORTH

Finding North is a one-man play drawn from historical research and oral histories that bring to the stage powerful stories of the yearning, sacrifices, and dreams of the African-American Underground Railroad hero John P. Parker, as well as contemporary American immigrants. Finding North is an exploration and celebration of the continuing quest for freedom in America.

Saint Saëns’ classic is made anew for contemporary young audiences by two masters of their craft.

A dazzling performance of the piano transcription by Frederic Chiu, with funky family-friendly poetry by David Gonzalez that gives The Carnival of the Animals a new twist.

Family Concert with
David Gonzalez and The Yak-Yak Band

Fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation, Aesop Bops! features a potpourri of Aesop’s classic stories including The Lion and the Mouse, The Fisherman and His Wife, and The Turtle’s Shell.

David Gonzalez and the Poetic License Band

Latin jazz meets spoken word in a production exploding with passion, intelligence and energy. A quartet of New York’s hottest players sets David’s compelling poetry like a diamond in a mambo/funk music box.

Absorbing, funny and suspenseful, it is, in the great tradition of storytelling,

When a King sends his three sons to find their brides, two return with fair ladies. The last returns with… A FROG?! The Frog Bride with David Gonzalez is a hip adaptation of a classic Russian tale told by consummate storyteller David Gonzalez. Two outstanding musicians weave one of Prokofiev’s classics with an original jazz-funk score, as David performs every role against a backdrop of stunning live video projection and moving images by painter Wassily Kandinsky. Filled with comic sparkle, The Frog Bride with David Gonzalez is a “ribbiting” coming-of-age story.

with Larry Harlow and The Latin Legends Band

¡Sofrito! is a rousing combo of storytelling, classic Mambo, and funky new music that delightfully brings the stories and music from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and da’ the Bronx to the stage. These tales bring to life some of the rich culture and imagery that resonates through the Latino world, and The Latin Legends Band spices up the mix with hot music played by the Grand Masters of the genre. ¡Sofrito! features tons of audience participation in its songs and dances.

Award-Winning Keynotes

“With speech, sound, and above all, inspired imagination, Mr. Gonzalez has the gift of creating magical worlds and drawing his audience into them.”

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Award-Winning Keynotes

“With speech, sound, and above all, inspired imagination, Mr. Gonzalez has the gift of creating magical worlds and drawing his audience into them.”

THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Virtual Offerings

Virtual storytelling performances, author's visits and workshops tailored with you for your theater or school.

David Gonzalez

In-School/Workshops

EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AND WORKSHOPS

Performed with a brilliant comic spark, passionate intelligence, and impeccable timing, all of these shows inspire, delight, and deliver messages that speak to kids. David has performed more than 5000 school shows and was host of New York Kids on New York Public Radio for 8 seasons.

Musings

Oh Hudson – “If you want to be universal start by painting your own village”

In their collaborative music play, David Gonzalez, Daniel Kelly, and Gretchen Koehler intricately weave together the rich tapestry of... read more

Twinkl featured us on their top Virtual Field Trips for Homeschoolers

Twinkl and their amazing content team featured us on their Top Virtual Field Trips for Homeschoolers- you can read... read more

Welcome to Gonzo’s Multiverse

Step right into the whirlwind wonderland of Gonzo's Multiverse, the ultimate playground for the cool kids aged 5 to... read more

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