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The Cast
of
Man of La Mancha
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- Cantaor
Lisa Goldberg
- Captain of the
Inquisition
.......Wilfredo
Abrahante
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Guard
..............Doug
Ruchefsky
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Guard
...............Tom
Roccotagliata
- Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quixote
& Alonso Quijana)
.Brian Rosenblum
- Manservant (Sancho Panza)
........Max Aboody
- Roles take by the Prisoners:
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Governor/Innkeeper
.........Spencer
Levy
- Duke/Dr. Carrasco/Knight of the
Mirrors
...Lee Taglin
- Seven Muleteers
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Pedro
.............David
Taub
- Anselmo
..............Andrew
Catalano
- Paco
..............Justin
Corinella
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Jose
............
...Adam
Rubin
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Tenorio
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.Danny
Buslik
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Juan
...............Doug
Ruchefsky
- Lupe/Guitar
Player
...........Alex Cohen
- Aldonza (Dulcinea)
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.Sara Tazari
- Maria (Innkeepers
Wife)
...........Lisa Goldberg
- Fermina/Moorish
Dancer
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.Robin Zelman
- Serving
Wenches
.......................................................Alexis
Shaw, Sami Cherif, Sasha Hiller,
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Michel Aron-Bayof
- Antonia (Alonsos Niece)
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Emily Hauser
- Housekeeper (for Alonso)
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Christina Combs
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Padre
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.Andrew
Werner
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Barber
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.. Alex
Goldklang
- Moorish
Girl
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.Tracy
Naviasky
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Prisoner
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Prisoner
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- Moors
- Prisoners
- Prisoners
..........Abbe
Goldberg, Michel Aron-Bayof, Melissa Lefcort, Sam
Azoulay,
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Samantha Cherif, Elyssa Ackerman, Sasha Hiller,
Alexis Shaw
Press Release
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CHASING WINDMILLS and DREAMS
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Chasing windmills is
not common. Some might even call it crazy, but Don
Quixote, the lead character in Man of La Mancha
finds this is a part of his escape from his
imprisonment during the Spanish Inquisition. Don
Quixotes story comes alive in this years fall
Royal Crown Players production of the classic
musical, opening on November 18th and
running through November 20th
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at Roslyn High School.
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Man of La Mancha
is set in Spain at the end of the 16th century.
Miguel de Cervantes, an author, is thrown into
prison by the Spanish Inquisition and forced to
plead for his life and the life of his servant when
put on trial by the other prisoners. In his defense,
Cervantes tells the tale of Alonso Quijana, who
believes he is the knight-errant Don Quixote de la
Mancha. Cervantes and his servant assume the roles
of Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza as the other
prisoners reluctantly participate in the tale.
Eventually they are drawn into the story in spite of
themselves and realize the power of pursuing ones
dreams. Through his trials and tribulations, Don
Quixote reveals how love, truth, honor and justice
can all be possible in life.
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The musical features several well known tunes,
including The Impossible Dream, and hosts a cast
of unforgettable characters, including Don Quixote
performed by Brian Rosenblum along with the entwined
roles of Miguel Cervantes and Alonso Quijana; the
faithful Sancho performed by Max Aboody; Sara Tazari
makes her RCP debut as Aldonza (who does not believe
she is worthy of Quixotes love) ; Quixotes
nemesis, the cruel Dr. Carrasco (who strives to
disenchant Quixote of his madness) portrayed by Lee
Taglin; and a full crew of
prisoners-turned-muleteers to bring forth this dark
yet strangely uplifting tale including Andrew Werner
as the Padre, Emily Hauser as Antonia, Christina
Combs as the Housekeeper, Spencer Levy as the
Governor and Alex Goldklang as the Barber. Also
featured in the cast are David Taub as Pedro (the
head muleteer), Andrew Catalano as Anselmo, Lisa
Goldberg as Maria (the innkeepers wife), and Robin
Zelman as Fermina the Moorish Dancer. Others in the
cast include Alex Cohen (onstage guitarist/muleteer)
along with muleteers Doug Ruchefsky, Danny Buslik,
Adam Rubin, Justin Corinella, and Tom Roccotagliata.
Other prisoners are Alexis Shaw, Sami Cherif, Sasha
Hiller, Michel Aron-Bayof, Tracy Naviasky, Abbe
Goldberg, Melissa Lefcort, Sam Azoulay and Elyssa
Ackerman. Mr. Wilfredo Abrahante, a high school
faculty member, joins the cast in a cameo role as
the Captain of the Inquisition.
Man of La Mancha
is an uplifting story for our time. Don Quixote
portrays the importance of not seeing life as it is
but seeing life as it ought to be. It exemplifies
the importance of lofty goals and aspirations that
seem out of our grasp. Written by Dale Wasserman,
Milton Leigh and Joe Darion, Man of La Mancha
was the 1966 winner of the New York Drama Critics
Award for Best Musical.
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The challenging aspect of the role of Don Quixote
is accentuated because it encompasses two other
roles: Don Miguel de Cervantes and Alsonso Quijana,
Rosenblum said. The show switches between these
three characters.
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The musical and stage direction is by RCP veteran
Brad Frey. Choreography is by Jennifer Buonomo and
costumes are by Joseph Hoffman. Set design and
construction is by Ron Weaver and the new assistant
advisor of the club is Paulina Schwartz. The stage
manager is Emily Niesenbaum with Emily Zahn as her
assistant. Set decoration is headed by Marie Inui.
The business managers are Michael Hofer and Jessica
Cohen with Alex Cohen and Monique Yashaya as
assistants. Eric Feinstein is the set construction
crew chief along with Matt Ronas.
Andrew Imperato
heads the lighting and tech crew. The sound design
is by Doug Rowand with sound chief, Eric Lippe
assisted by Keri Murtagh.
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Man of La Mancha
will
be performed on Thursday, November 18th at 3:30 PM;
Friday, November 19th at 7:30 PM; and Saturday,
November 20th at 7:30 PM. All performances take
place in the Roslyn High School Auditorium. To
reserve tickets, call the RCP Box Office (Jocelyn
Kitaeff and Amanda Ackerman, box office managers) at
625-6362 or you can visit our web site at http://rcp.roslynschools.org
for further show information. All reserved ticket
prices are $10.
What
is RCP?
The Royal Crown Players of Roslyn High School have been
in existence since the beginning days of the school. The
organization has always prided itself on the professionalism of
its productions. It has showcased the finest talent in the
Roslyn community and fostered an appreciation for the theatre.
Past productions have ranged from Shakespeare to original
musical presentations.
An inclusive family, RCP has members not only on stage,
but backstage as well, with the creative energies of set
construction, choreography, lighting, sound, properties, scenic
design, costuming, and make-up. Our business staff publishes two
playbills a year and specializes in graphic arts. Our box office
staff creates and manages a computerized ticket system, while
our computer staff maintains all of our computers.
RCP is a real life activity, from the nurturing of a
script and score to the presentation of an opening night
performance. The culmination of different students and talents
with unselfish attitudes and the same creative aim, for your
enjoyment, appreciation, and love for the theatre, we are the Royal
Crown Players.
The Royal Crown Players Executive Board 2004-2005
Emily
Niesenbaum -
President
Andrew Werner - Vice President
Christina Combs - Corresponding
Secretaries
Andrew Imperato - Recording Secretary
Monique Yashaya - Treasurer
FRIENDS OF RCP EXECUTIVE BOARD
Katie
Goldberg - Co-President
Anne Niesenbaum -Co-President
Susan Zelman - Treasurer
Lisa
Levine-Shapiro Fund-Raising
Dinner
Glenn and Patty WernerCast Party
Lynn Burros, Wendy Novick - Publicity
Richard and Judy Rosenblum -
Photography
Lisa Levine-Shapiro -
Dress Rehearsal-Snacks
FACULTY ADVISORS
- Brad
Frey - Director
William Cussick -
Technical Direction
Daniel Amy - Stagecraft Director
Jennifer Buonomo - Choreography
- Joseph Hoffman -
Costumes
Past RCP Musicals
- Anything Goes 1984
Bye, Bye Birdie
1985
Pajama Game 1986
Oliver! 1987
Whammy! 1988
Follies 1989
Guys and Dolls 1990
South Pacific 1991
Oklahoma! 1992
Evita
1993
Godspell 1994
The Most Happy Fella 1995
Tiananmen 1996
Into the Woods 1997
Anything Goes 1998
How To Succeed In
Business
.. 1999
A Day In Hollywood 1999
Grease! 2000
Pirates of Penzance 2000
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 2001
The Secret Garden 2001
The Pajama Game 2002
- Songs For A New World 2002
- Once On This Island 2003
- Les Miserables 2003
- Footloose 2004
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