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Ranney Thespians to Perform Man of La Mancha

Ranney International Thespian Troupe #630 presents "Man of La Mancha" premiering in RSPA Panther Hall March 7-9 at 7:00 p.m. The five-time Tony Award-winning show will be directed by John Doyle, with musical direction by Tess Nielsen, Performing Arts Director, and Kevin Cotter, conductor.

"To reach the unreachable star..." best describes the dramatic and song-filled message of the extraordinary musical adventure, which retells the story of Don Quixote and his quest for truth and valor. Performed with a live orchestra, the imaginative storyline creates a highly theatrical experience, making it a must-see production for all ages. "The Impossible Dream" is but one of many inspiring tunes that complement the equally poetic script. The New York Post called the play a "thoroughly triumphant enterprise...beautiful in its story-telling, charming in its score, and genuinely moving."

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterpiece, "Man of La Mancha" is an epic story of knight-errant Don Quixote (Noah Goldstein ’14), his servant and trusty sidekick Sancho (George Timmins ’15), the leader of the muleteers, Paco (Ben Puvalowski ’13) and the woman of his dreams, the lovely Aldonza (Peri Rohl ’16) also affectionately known as “Dulcinea.” Taking place during the Spanish Inquisition, the play is filled with drama, suspense and passion. The Ranney School performance is appropriate for all ages.

For more information, please contact Tess Nielsen, Director of Performing Arts, at tnielsen@ranneyschool.org.

Read about the recent visit from Composer Mitch Leigh, who wrote "Man of La Mancha".

SHOWTIMES
Thursday March 7, 7:00 p.m.
Friday March 8, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday March 9, 7:00 p.m.
RSPA Panther Hall
Tickets are $10 at the door; open to public


CAST
Noah Goldstein ‘14 Don Quixote de la Mancha (Don Miguel Cervantes)
George Timmins ‘15 Sancho Panza
Peri Rohl ‘16    Aldonza (Dulcinea)
Karl Brand ‘16    The Governor/Innkeeper
Liz Roberts ‘15 The Duchess
Katie Gill ‘14    The Innkeeper’s wife
Elinor Haney ‘14 The Mother Abbess
Jerome Cohen ‘16 The Barber
Tessa Payer ‘16 Antonia
Chrissi Michael ‘15 Housekeeper
Jack Fink ‘16 Dr. Sanson Carrasco
Samantha Chiarello ‘15 The Cantaor
Leah Chaise ‘13 Fermina, A serving girl
Ben Puvalowski ‘13 Pedro, Leader of the muleteers
Ciano Cioffi ’13 Anselmo, A muleteer
Henry Miller ’15 Paco; A muleteer
Avneet Singh ’16 Paco; A muleteer
Sophia Jackman ’16 The Moor
Molly O'Neill ’13 Knight of the Mirrors
Ava Papetti ’15 Caterina, a gypsy
Sam Schaaff ’15 Francesca, a gypsy
Emily Brodsky ’15 Laia, a gypsy
Madalyn Denton ’16 Núria, a gypsy
Jacob Wahba ’16 Captain of the Inquisition
Peter Bontempo ’13 Soldier of the Inquisition
Conor Keenan ’13 Soldier of the Inquisition


CREATIVE TEAM
Director, Stage and Costume Design John Doyle
Musical Director Tess Nielsen
Conductor, Lighting Design Kevin Cotter
Matt Callahan ’13 Lead Sound Engineer
Michael Kmetz ’15 Assistant Sound Engineer
Raymond Moser ’15 Assistant Sound Engineer
Krishawna Goins ’15 Assistant Lighting Design
Shawna Singh ’14 Stage Manager
Coleen Ross ’15 Assistant Stage Manager
Tara Rogan ’13 Costume Mistress
Caitlin Mullally ’15 Costume Mistress
Alex Shay ’15 Costume Mistress
Sophia Calve ’16 Crew
Sarah Klein ’16 Crew
Hannah Stamer ’16 Crew
Rachel Staats ’16 Crew
Maddie Young ’14 Crew
Maddie Fabricant ’14 Crew, photography
Sabrina Palazzolo ’14 Guitarist, Pit Orchestra
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