Veteran Broadway actor Dirk Lumbard returns to
the Round Barn Theatre as Don Quixote in Man
of La Mancha
with Jerry O'Boyle as Sancho and Stephanie Garza as Aldonza
(here portrayed by Jennifer Grace)
Man of La Mancha
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“Come enter into my imagination”
Begs Don Miguel de Cervantes. In Man of La Mancha
the writer, Cervantes must prove the validity of his very
life to a group of raucous prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition. He
does so by retelling the story of his most famous creation, Don Quixote
de la Mancha. As Cervantes spins his yarn, we are thrust into ‘the play
within the play’ where Cervantes transforms himself into Quixote and
‘casts’ his manservant and the other inmates as the ‘supporting players’
in the tale of the Knight of the Woeful Countenance.
The challenges that must be met for the creation
of theatre have been catalogued for centuries. Success is attained through
hard work, creativity and the steadfast pursuit of dreams. Cervantes
must fight for his life using only his art. Thankfully, the quest that
we the members of the Round Barn ensemble pursue is simpler. To entertain
and perhaps enlighten you, our ‘jury.’ Our desire is that our efforts
will show you that we take the task of communication as seriously as
Alonso Quiana, the Man of La Mancha.
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Aldonza (Stephanie Garza), Don Quixote
(Dirk Lumbard)and Sancho (Jerry O'Boyle)
The Man of La Mancha Staff
A Musical Play by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Producer, Richard Pletcher
Artistic Director, Jerry O’Boyle
Director, Jerry O’Boyle
Musical Director, Al Fischer
Choreographer, Scott Saegesser
Production Stage Manager, Laurie A. DeMunck
Scenic Designer, Rebecca Burick
Lighting Designer, David Castenada
Audio Designer, Timmothy Bennett
Costume Designer, Jennifer L. Weaver
Master Carpenter, Jerry Huff
Fight Captain, Jennifer Grace
Dance Captain, Rick Dakota Hart
Reed Player, Ryan Claus
Percussionist, Terry Engeman
Man of La Mancha is produced by special arrangement
with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., New York NY
Sancho tries reason, in vain, on Don Quixote
Scenes and Songs
from the Man of La Mancha
Intermission at 1:15 after curtain
Running time: 2:10 including intermission
Spain at the end of the 16th Century. A prison in the city
of Seville and various places in the imagination of Miguel de Cervantes
Act I
Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
Quixote & Sancho
It’s All the Same
Aldonza and the Muleteers
Dulcinea
Quixote and the Muleteers
I’m Only Thinking of Him
Antonia, Housekeeper & the Padre
I Really Like Him
Sancho
Little Bird, Little Bird
Anselmo and the Muleteers
Barber’s Song
The Barber
Golden Helmet of Mambrino
Quixote, Sancho, The Barber & the Ensemble
To Each His Dulcinea
The Padre
Act II
The Quest (The Impossible Dream)
Quixote
The Combat
The Company
The Dubbing
The Innkeeper, Quixote, Aldonza & Sancho
The Abduction
Aldonza, Pedro and the Muleteers
Morrish Dance
Fermina
Aldonza
Aldonza
The Knight of the Mirrors
Dr. Carrasco, Quixote & the Ensemble
A Little Gossip
Sancho
The Psalm
The Padre
Reprise: The Quest
The Company
Man
of La Mancha Cast
Don Quixote
|
Dirk Lumbard |
Sancho
|
Jeremy Littlejohn 5/24-5/27 only,
Jerry O'Boyle |
| Aldonza |
Stephanie Garza |
| Capt. of the Inquisition |
Ike Foust |
| Innkeeper |
Jason Lawergren |
| Dr. Carrasco |
Sam Brown |
| Padre |
Scott Saegesser |
| Antonia |
Andrea DiGregorio |
|
Housekeeper
|
Ana Posey |
| Barber |
Rick Dakota Hart |
| Pedro, Muleteer |
Timothy A Bennett |
| Anselmo, Muleteer |
Jacob Medich
|
| Jose, Muleteer |
Jim Beck |
| Juan, Muleteer |
Rick Dakota Hart |
| Paco, Muleteer |
Pete Wehle |
| Tenorio, Muleteer |
Tim McCormick |
| Maria, Innkeeper’s Wife |
Jennifer L. Weaver |
| Fermina |
Jennifer Grace 5/24-6/3 only |
| Horse #1 |
Rick Dakota Hart |
| Horse #2 |
Sam Brown |
| Prisoner |
Robert Geils |
All cast and staff lists were accurate at print times.
Please check the lobby boards for corrections and additional
contributors to the productions.
Dirk Lumbard returns to
The Round Barn Theatre
Biographies of the Cast
Dirk Lumbard, veteran of Broadway (On Your
Toes, Barnum, Sugar Babies), national tours (Crazy for You, Grand
Hotel), The Stratford Shakespeare Festival (The Music Man, Kiss
Me, Kate, Comedy of Errors) and performances at Papermill Playhouse
in New Jersey and Coconut Grove Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale, returns
to add Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha to his Round Barn regional
theatre resume that already includes his memorable Harold Hill in The
Music Man in 1997.
Mr. Lumbard met guest director Eileen Boevers during The
Music Man at Amish Acres. Ms. Boevers, artistic director of Apple
Tree Theatre in Highland Park, Il., contracted Dirk to play Molina in
Kiss of the Spider Woman. Following another The Music Man
at the San Jose Civic Light Opera House in California, Lumbard has virtually
had one job: the Tin Man in the international tour of The Wizard
of Oz with a cast that included Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney. He
won a Jefferson Award, Chicago’s highest theatre achievement, for
his tour performance of the Tin Man. He recently left the tour to teach
tap dance at New York University, and his semester ends in time for
rehearsal for the May-June production at Amish Acres!
Stephanie Garza A native of Troy, Michigan,
is pleased to be back in the Midwest making her Round Barn Theatre debut.
Stephanie is a recent graduate of The Juilliard School, where she performed
many roles in musical theatre and opera. She also studied at Interlochen
Arts Academy and attended the University of Michigan All-State Program
for Music Theatre and the Professional Music Theatre Workshop chaired
by Hal Prince. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree at Manhattan
School of Music in New York City.
Jim Beck A Wisconsin native, Jim now resides
in South Bend, where he practices and has taught nursing, does commercials
and print ads, and performs here as much as possible! Having performed
here since the Round Barn Theatre’s first rep show, Oklahoma!,
some of his favorites have been 1776, The Baker’s Wife, Joseph...,
playing Hoagy Carmichael in Indiana Music on My Mind, and Rudolph
in last summer’s Hello, Dolly! Thanks to God, family and friends
for your love and support.
Jacob Jebediah Medich is returning to the
Round Barn Theatre for his second season. He was seen last summer in
Hello Dolly! and as Peter in Plain & Fancy. Jacob is from
Walkerton, Indiana and will be a sophomore at the Boston Conservatory
of Music where he is majoring in Musical Theatre. His credits include
Dark of the Moon and Brigadoon. Jacob would like to dedicate
this season to everyone who has helped him to work toward his dream.
Ike Foust was born and raised in Elkhart,
Indiana, and first found the theatre in the ninth grade at Elkhart Central
High School. His favorite acting roles were Kinickie in Grease
and Tim in Noises Off. This is his first full time theatre position,
but he is also the Technical Director for the Mousetrap Theatre Company,
when not working at the Round Barn Theatre. Thanks to Dan and Zan for
believing in me.
Robert Geils is originally from Chicago, Robert
returns for his sixth season at the Round Barn Theatre. Audiences will
remember him as Cornelius Hackl in last season’s Hello, Dolly!.
Robert’s other memorable roles at Round Barn Theatre include: Richard
Henry Lee in 1776, Potiphar in Joseph…, M. Le Cure (the
priest) in The Baker’s Wife, Nathan Anderson in Shenandoah,
Motel the Tailor in Fiddler on the Roof (1996) as well as many
others. This season Robert is also acting as the Director of Historical
Interpretation of Amish Acres.
David Castaneda has shed light on over 300
productions on the eastcoast. Bright moments in New York City: New York
Shakespeare Festival, Pearl Theatre, 1996 Drama Desk Awards, Next Stage
Company, Abingdon Theatre, Peculiar Works Project, La MaMa E.T.C., PS
122, West Bank Café, Turnip Theatre Festival, 70’s nightclub Polly Esther’s,
and Hal Prince Musical Theatre Workshop at The Director’s Company.
Regional illuminations: Ronnie Spector in Atlantic City,
Kenny G for Starbucks Coffee, Albany/Berkshire Ballet (NY/MA/VT), Carousel
Dinner Theatre (OH), Millbrook Playhouse (PA), Theatre WinterHaven (FL),
Cape Fear Regional Theatre (NC), New Stage Theatre (MS), and Theatre-by-the-sea
(RI). David studied all about lighting at the North Carolina School
of the Arts and can change almost any light bulb imaginable. He provided
the lighting design for last season’s hit production of Hello, Dolly!
Man of La
Mancha
Theme Buffet
In pursuit of the impossible dream
Soup
Garbanzo Bean Soup
Appetizers
Sancho Panza's Sugar Glazed Grapes
Farmers Cheese and Crackers
Salad
Don Quixote's Mixed Up Greens with Olive Oil Dressing
Bread
Windmill Stone Ground Flour Breads
Entrees
Chicken over Spanish Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Aldonza's Famous Iron Kettle Range Beef Stew
The Inn Keeper's Favorite Pork Brisket
Vegetables
Prison Grub Medley
Desserts
Muleteer's Mule Ear Cinnamon Sweet Treats
Chocolate Wonder
Brenda's Famous Caramelized Flan
