Based on the novel by Miguel de
Cervantes
Dramatized by Mark Bedell
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Cast of Characters:
Alonso Quixada (Don Quixote)
Alonso’s Niece
Rozinante (Alonso’s old work horse)
Innkeeper
Sancho Panza
Knight of the Mirrors/Samson Carrasco
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Scenes:
I: Alonso’s farm house
II: The road
III: A Spanish Inn
IV: The road
V: Alonso’s farm house
VI: The road
VII: A field of windmills
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Cervantes' quirky, inspiring, and
thought-provoking story of Don Quixote de La Mancha is one of the most
famous novels in the world! Greatly simplified from this
famous work of Spanish literature, our play celebrates the power of faith,
courage, optimism, honor and imagination
in transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary!
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Inspired by reading about the
adventures of knights of old, simple farmer Alonso Quixada dusts off
some old armor, renames himself "Don Quixote de la Mancha",
and sets out to find his own ADVENTURE! With his comical
sidekick Sancho Panza, his horse Rozinante, and a wealth of
imagination, our hero stumbles (quite literally!) into several
hilarious misadventures--yet never loses sight of his dreams!
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If you're familiar with the story
(or even with the Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha), you'll
recognize Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and--of course--Don Quixote's
famous joust with the windmills! As most kids are NOT familiar
with Don Quixote or his exploits, this exciting play is a wonderful
introduction to some of the most vivid, entertaining, enduring
characters among the world's greatest literature. Lots of humor,
lively music, dynamic characters, and exquisite settings (the kids
"ooh" and "ahh" with each scene change!) keep even
the young ones on the edge of their seats!
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"Excellent show….I was
amazed at how well you kept our young students interested and engaged.
The script and setting of the story were somewhat foreign to them, but
through your acting they could comprehend and appreciate the story.
Impressive!"
(Dr. Levesque School,
Frenchville, ME) |
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"It's
amazing how you hold the attention of the kindergartners as well as the
fifth grade. They liked the scene changes. The horse was
wonderful! The children really liked hearing the singing in your
musical style production. They sang your song as they left for
their bus. Keep up the great work!"
(Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, Sumner, ME)
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This
play is available for professional production rights.
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