Man of La Mancha
Written by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Jan. 31st - Feb. 17th, 2001
We encounter historical author Miguel de Cervantes in prison, awaiting trial by the Inquisition. When his fellow prisoners try to take Cervantes’ belongings from him, including his manuscript, Cervantes proposes a trial in which he proves the merit of the manuscript through a reenactment, enlisting his fellow prisoners as characters in his play. Together, they tell the story of the aged Alonso Quijana who believes himself to be a knight errant, names himself Don Quixote, and pursues an obsessive quest to attain an impossible dream. Against all odds, Quixote and his trusty squire Sancho Panza take to the road in a quest to chivalry, and seek out the good and innocent in a world filled with darkness and despair. Through the story, all the prisoners – at least for a moment – are transformed. The mad Don Quixote may think a windmill to be a giant and a tavern to be a castle, but along the way he also transforms a wretched woman into a beautiful lady – and proves that an old man’s belief can truly make him a knight.
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Jan. 31st - Feb. 17th, 2001
We encounter historical author Miguel de Cervantes in prison, awaiting trial by the Inquisition. When his fellow prisoners try to take Cervantes’ belongings from him, including his manuscript, Cervantes proposes a trial in which he proves the merit of the manuscript through a reenactment, enlisting his fellow prisoners as characters in his play. Together, they tell the story of the aged Alonso Quijana who believes himself to be a knight errant, names himself Don Quixote, and pursues an obsessive quest to attain an impossible dream. Against all odds, Quixote and his trusty squire Sancho Panza take to the road in a quest to chivalry, and seek out the good and innocent in a world filled with darkness and despair. Through the story, all the prisoners – at least for a moment – are transformed. The mad Don Quixote may think a windmill to be a giant and a tavern to be a castle, but along the way he also transforms a wretched woman into a beautiful lady – and proves that an old man’s belief can truly make him a knight.
Directed by Fredrick H. Thury
Musical Directed by Fergus Hyde
Choral Assisted by Kylie Danielle Behm
Choreographed by Leah Archambault
Stage Managed by Tricia Lee
Assistant Stage Managed by Annie Belanger
Production Managed by Evan Salmon
Set and Lighting Designed by Fredrick H. Thury
Lighting Electrician done by Kari Kokko
Sound Engineered by Carrie Chau
Costume Assembly by Jean-Paul Yovanoff
Front of House Managed by Amy LeBlanc
Head Ushered by Randy Dresar
Makeup Consultation by Leah Archambault
Percussion by David Pontello
Cast:
Alexander Cole as Duke (Dr. Sanson Carrasco)
David Waxman as Juan
Erin Mouchian as Fermina/Moorish Dancer
Fergus Hyde as Cantor
Jamie Hebbard as Captain of the Inquisition
Jeff Stevenson as Padre
Jennifer Doria as Pristina/Moorish Dancer
Jimmy Martins as Manservant (Sancho Panza)
John Beers as Paco
Jon Blair as Sergeant at Arms
Kylie Danielle Behm as Maria (Innkeeper's Wife)
Marc Daffern as Innkeeper
Mariska Leenders as Housekeeper (for Alonso)
Matthew Day as Pedro
Mike 'Nug' Nahrgang as Governor
Mike Sapingas as Miguel De Cervantes (Don Quixote and Alonso Quijana)
Nate Callens as Jose
Sean Kaufman as Anselmo
Tammy Everett as Antonia (Alonso's Niece)
Taylor Wilson as Barber
Theresa Noon as Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Musical Directed by Fergus Hyde
Choral Assisted by Kylie Danielle Behm
Choreographed by Leah Archambault
Stage Managed by Tricia Lee
Assistant Stage Managed by Annie Belanger
Production Managed by Evan Salmon
Set and Lighting Designed by Fredrick H. Thury
Lighting Electrician done by Kari Kokko
Sound Engineered by Carrie Chau
Costume Assembly by Jean-Paul Yovanoff
Front of House Managed by Amy LeBlanc
Head Ushered by Randy Dresar
Makeup Consultation by Leah Archambault
Percussion by David Pontello
Cast:
Alexander Cole as Duke (Dr. Sanson Carrasco)
David Waxman as Juan
Erin Mouchian as Fermina/Moorish Dancer
Fergus Hyde as Cantor
Jamie Hebbard as Captain of the Inquisition
Jeff Stevenson as Padre
Jennifer Doria as Pristina/Moorish Dancer
Jimmy Martins as Manservant (Sancho Panza)
John Beers as Paco
Jon Blair as Sergeant at Arms
Kylie Danielle Behm as Maria (Innkeeper's Wife)
Marc Daffern as Innkeeper
Mariska Leenders as Housekeeper (for Alonso)
Matthew Day as Pedro
Mike 'Nug' Nahrgang as Governor
Mike Sapingas as Miguel De Cervantes (Don Quixote and Alonso Quijana)
Nate Callens as Jose
Sean Kaufman as Anselmo
Tammy Everett as Antonia (Alonso's Niece)
Taylor Wilson as Barber
Theresa Noon as Aldonza (Dulcinea)
