MAN OF LA MANCHA

MARCH 9 10 16 17 18 23 24 25 | FRI & SAT 8PM SUN 2PM

written by DALE WASSERMAN
music by MITCH LEIGH
lyrics by JOE DARION

directed by LEE HAMBY
musical direction by ERIN BARNES

MUSICAL | One of the most enduring works and great theatre successes of our time. This thrilling play-within-a-play, based on Cervantes’ Don Quixote is a remarkable classic. The old man’s dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure.

production photography: SUSAN J ROCHE

REVIEWS

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom, EU Jacksonville:

“The story is engrossing and will hold you spellbound.. If you’re wondering whether this current production captures the magic of past performances, the answer is yes, yes, yes! It is one of best we have seen throughout the years.. Cervantes/Don Quixote comes to life in the hands of Bill Ratliff.. Isabella Martinez is perfect for the role of the fiery and curvaceous Aldonza.. an exceptionally skilled supporting cast..  there are some phenomenal voices in the show.. The music is captivating.. Don’t miss it..”

Tamara McClaran, BUZZ:

“One of the most enduring works and great theater successes.. ABET’s production of the award-winning musical is marvelous and shouldn’t be missed.. brilliantly directed by the talented Lee Hamby.. The cast is superb and together, with a terrific creative team, they deliver a beautifully crafted and moving production..”

THE CAST

BILL RATLIFF
Cervantes / Don Quixote / Alonso Quijana
GARY BAKER
Sancho Panza
ISABELLA MARTINEZ
Aldonza / Dulcinea
KIMBERLY BARRY
Antonia / Fermina
CAROLE BANKS
Maria / Housekeeper
BILL WHITE
Governor / Innkeeper
JONATHAN LEONARD
Padre / Barber / Muleteer
BRYCE COFIELD
Duke / Carrasco / Knight of Mirrors
DAVID MEDINA
Anselmo / Muleteer / Soldier
KERRY BURKE-McCLOUD
Pedro / Muleteer / Soldier
LAUREN COOK
Moorish Dancer / Horse

THE BAND

piano: ERIN BARNES
brass: GREG BALUT
woodwinds: ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ
bass: LEE WOLF
percussion: TONY FIDYK

PRODUCTION TEAM

director: LEE HAMBY
musical director: ERIN BARNES
stage manager: JANELLE M ROSKO JONES
light and sound operator: JANELLE M ROSKO JONES
backstage crew: LLOYD JONES
costume design: AMY HANCOCK
set design and construction: BRYCE COFIELD, LEE HAMBY, LLOYD JONES, JANELLE JONES, MEGHAN JOHNSON, BRIAN JOHNSON, GORDON FRANK, BRYAN FRANK
light and sound design: BRYAN FRANK
light and sound tech: GORDON FRANK
poster design: SHEPHERD
web design and social media marketing: CARYL BUTTERLEY
production photography: SUSAN ROCHE
program: CELIA FRANK, DAGHER PRINTING
opening night reception: AUDREY DEARBORN, THERESA ROOKEY, KEN ROOKEY, WALTER KRUPINSKI, BEV DENEEN, CAROL KALATA, SUSAN CATHCART, KAREN LAHEY

SPONSOR

Sponsored, in part, by Coral Reef Animal Hospital