Man of la Mancha

By Dale Wasserman

Directed by Zac Curtis

MAN OF LA MANCHA is a remarkable show and one of the great theatre successes of our time. This is a play-within-a-play, based on Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” We have a poignant story of a dying old man whose impossible dream takes over his mind. It’s All the Same, Dulcinea, I’m Only Thinking of Him, The Impossible Dream, I Really Like Him and Little Bird remain in your thoughts and in your soul well after you see the show.
His dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure. Somehow, the footlights disappear, time is telescoped and the “Man of La Mancha” speaks for humankind.

Produced by UW Rock County Theatre at U.W. Kirk Denmark Theatre, 2909 Kellogg Ave. Janesville, WI 53546

Performances: April 10-19, 2015

Performance Times: April 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30pm, April 12, 19 at 2:00pm

Ticket Prices: $12 for Adults $8 for Students (12+, middle school, high school, college) with ID $8 for Seniors (62+) Free for UW Rock County Students with ID Free for children under 12 (0-11)​

Call 608-758-6565 ext. 100 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

1/28/2015
1/29/2015

Auditions for UW Rock County University Theatre production of the classic musical, Man of la Mancha.

AUDITIONS: Jan. 28 and 29 - 5:30-7:30 (sign up for one ten-minute slot)
CALLBACKS: Jan. 30 5:00-700 as needed

Rehearsals will start Feb. 9th and run M-F 5:15-7:30 except for the week of the college's Spring Break. (March 23-27)
Performances April 10-12 and 17-19
For auditions, please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway song in the style of the show. Click Here (link to come soon!) for cuttings from the show you may use if you would like. An optional practice session with the vocal director the week of auditions will be scheduled. An accompanist will be provided.

Each audition will have a ten minute time slot to sing and read. Callbacks will be held as necessary Friday, January 30th from 5:00-7:00pm.

**The role of Don Quixote has been pre-cast. All other roles are available.

MAN OF LA MANCHA is a remarkable show and one of the great theatre successes of our time. This is a play-within-a-play, based on Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” We have a poignant story of a dying old man whose impossible dream takes over his mind. It’s All the Same, Dulcinea, I’m Only Thinking of Him, The Impossible Dream, I Really Like Him and Little Bird remain in your thoughts and in your soul well after you see the show.
His dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure. Somehow, the footlights disappear, time is telescoped and the “Man of La Mancha” speaks for humankind.

Cast List: (Doubling possible)

Principals

(5 female; 6 male)

Aldonza — Dulcinea
Antonia — Alonso’s niece
Fermina — Moorish Girl dancer
Maria — innkeeper’s wife
Housekeeper — employee of Alonso
Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quixote and Alonso Quijana)
Sancho Panza — manservant
Barber
Padre
Dr. Sanson Carrasco — Antonia’s fiancee and Knight of the Mirrors
Innkeeper

Supporting

Captain of the Inquisition — played by a prisoner
Governor — played by a prisoner
Duke — played by a prisoner
Four Attendants to the Knight — played by prisoners
Seven Muleteers: Jose, Tenorio, Paco, Juan, Anselmo, Pedro and a Guitar Player — prisoners

Ensemble

Soldiers
Prisoners
Prison Guards
Gypsies (Moors)
Men of the Inquisition

LOCATION: Kirk Denmark Theatre