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Written by Music by Lyrics by JOE DARIAN Original Production staged by Originally produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James Directed by HENRY SCOTT Scenic and Lighting Design BEN BOYER

Costume Design Sound Design Stage Manager JAMES LEBO JOE ZELLNER JENNA BELLAMY

This production is dedicated to the memory of Jack Mann and Dr. Benjamin Middaugh.

This production is produced by arrangement with TAMS WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, 560 Lexington Avenue, . NY 10022. The Virginia Samford Theatre receives support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and is a member of the National Historic Preservation Trust. No video or photography is allowed during the performance. What you see is a mud-soaked champion.

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Overture ...... Orchestra ...... , Sancho It’s All the Same ...... Aldonza, Muleteers Dulcinea ...... Don Quixote, Anselmo, Muleteers I’m Only Thinking of Him ...... Antonia, Padre, Housekeeper We’re Only Thinking of Him ...... Antonia, Carasco, Padre, Housekeeper The Missive ...... Sancho I Really Like Him ...... Sancho What Does He Want of Me? ...... Aldonza Little Bird, Little Bird ...... Cervantes, Anselmo, Pedro, Muleteers Barber’s Song ...... Barber Golden Helmet Of Mambrino ...... Don Quixote, Sancho, Barber, Muleteers To Each His Dulcinea ...... Padre The Impossible Dream ...... Don Quixote The Combat (Instrumental) ...... Orchestra The Dubbing ...... Innkeeper, Don Quixote Knight Of The Woeful Countenance ...... Innkeeper, Aldonza, Sancho The Abduction ...... Anselmo, Padre, Fermina The Impossible Dream (Reprise) ...... Don Quixote Man of La Mancha (Reprise) ...... Don Quixote Moorish Dance ...... Chorus of Moors Aldonza ...... Aldonza A Little Gossip ...... Sancho Dulcinea (Reprise) ...... Aldonza The Impossible Dream (Reprise) ...... Don Quixote Man of La Mancha (Reprise II) ...... Don Quixote, Sancho, Aldonza The Psalm ...... Padre Finale ...... Full WHO’S WHO IN THE PRODUCTION

Joe Ardovino Jr (Tenorio/Prisoner) is a young actor and musician who is absolutely delighted to be a part of this cast. Having recently been featured in Desoto Cavern’s “Tomb of the Risen Dead” and “Christmas at the Cave,” he could not be happier about being in a production such as this. This is Joe’s first musical production outside of high school and he has given the performance his all. He hopes to continue performing in shows like this, as he continues his musical career. He is extremely grateful for his supportive parents helping him through this journey, and also for his amazing fellow cast and stage crew members. Joe would also like to give a special thanks to Dr. Laurie Middaugh for giving him the chance to be a part of something truly great.

Mackey Atkinson (Jose/Prisoner) is happy to be returning to the VST stage in this iconic show. He was last seen as Bisset the Butcher in Scrooge the Musical, and before that dancing up a storm in Hello, Dolly! and Chicago. He has been in numerous shows all over Birmingham including: 9 to 5: the Musical, Footloose, Little Shop of Horrors, , , A Christmas Story: The Musical, and Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens. Mackey is also a hairstylist! Come get #mackdaz- zled. @jamesmackeyhair

Barry Austin (Padre/Prisoner) is thrilled to be returning to the VST stage as the Padre in Man of La Mancha. He’s played a variety of roles which include Max Bialystock in VST’s production of , in Lincoln NH’s Papermill Theatre’s Sweeney Todd, Henry Hapgood Off-Broadway in Playhouse 91’s Give My Regards to Broadway, Edna Turnblad with RMTC’s , Lyman Wyeth in BFT’s Other Desert Cities, Mrs. Bumbrake in City Equity’s Peter and the Starcatcher, and Jimmy in Charles Busch’s The Tribute Artist at TNT, and most recently as Mr. Collins in with Red Mountain Theatre Company.

Sarah Balli (Assistant Director) is trained as both a visual designer and theatrical director. Upon successfully earning a BA of Arts in Theatre Design from Southeastern Louisiana University, she became the first recipient of SETC’s 1st Annual Ready to Direct Award. She is honored to be making her VST debut alongside Henry Scott on such an intellectually stimulating production. Sarah’s interest in equality within the arts continues to drive her work, including directing and designing for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf as well as directing the world premiere of Thumbelita this season at Birmingham Children’s Theatre. Jenna Bellamy (Stage Manager) has simply had the best time being able to wrangle and manage this uber talented cast in such a special show. She previously choreographed A Charlie Brown Christmas and Holiday Seasonings and most recently choreographed and assistant directed Scrooge the Musical. She was also proud to assist with the recent STARS production of Jr. Jenna was last seen onstage at the Virginia Samford Theatre as Ernestina Money in Hello, Dolly! She would like to thank her parents, Tricia and Jerry, for their love, support, and encouragement, and this wonderful cast and crew for sharing their talents and making this a show to remember. And most emphatically, she would like to celebrate the memory of Jack Mann for his friendship, mentorship, and of course, the peanut butter crackers.

J.D. Blackmon (Guitarist/Prisoner) is happy to be performing again in this historic theatre. He was last seen here as Mr. Welch in RMTC’s 2007 production of . Other VST credits include Cinderella (King), Peter Pan (Starkey), The King and I (ensemble) and Oliver! (ensemble). JD has performed in many local theatre musicals including The Wizard of Oz (Wizard), Annie (Roosevelt), (Captain), (Lazar Wolf), (Quartet), Oliver! (Bumble) and (Doolittle). JD is so thankful to VST and Henry for bringing this amazing show back to the VST in such a powerful presentation. JD is honored to dedicate his performance to Benny Middaugh and Barbara Wood, former leads in the Town & Gown version of this story.

Duke Cleghorn (Juan/Prisoner) is 22 years old and currently serving as the pianist for southern gospel group, The Steeles. Their song “Prodigals” was recently named the Gospel Music Song of the Year for 2018 by the Singing News Magazine. Some of Duke’s favorite previous theatre credits include; Don Lockwood in Singin’ In The Rain, Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Gomez Addams in . He would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support.

Tahauny Cleghorn (Fermina/Prisoner) is delighted to return to the VST stage with this wonderful cast and creative team! She is a graduate of the University of Montevallo and holds a BFA in . Favorite credits include Hello, Dolly! (Ermengarde), The Three Musketeers (Sabine), As You Like It (Rosalind), Hair (Tribe), (Cinderella), and Sweet Charity (Charity). Many thanks to her Heavenly Father for grace in all things, and her family, friends, and Brad for their love and support. In omnia paratus.

Nick Crawford (Sancho/Manservant) is best known for his comedic appearances at the VST in The Producers, Lend Me A Tenor, Twelfth Night, The Taming of the Shrew, Chicago, and Tartuffe. He recently was seen as in VST’s production of Scrooge the Musical. Nick wishes to thank his beautiful wife Kelsey and family for all of their support as well as his improv group, Ugly Baby Improv, for being so ugly. Andrew Duxbury (Captain of the Inquisition). Man of La Mancha marks Andrew’s 17th appearance on the VST stage over the last 16 years. He was most recently seen as Rudolph in last fall’s production of Hello, Dolly!. Other recent roles include Pops in Gypsy, the Conductor and guy with pitchfork in The Music Man, and Rufus the mayor in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Andrew is also marking 11 seasons with the Opera Birmingham chorus, most recently as third priest from the left in Tosca, and four seasons with the Alabama Symphony Chorus. He is also one of the founders and host of the long running Politically Incorrect . Offstage, he is a professor of clinical geriatrics at UAB.

Kristi Tingle Higginbotham (Aldonza). Kristi would like to dedicate this beautiful production of Man of La Mancha in memory of the one and only Jack Mann. Kristi was in the cast of the following shows here at the VST all directed by the brilliant “Daddy Jack”: My Fair Lady, Camelot, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, Till Divorce Do Us Part, The World Goes Round, Cabaret, Gypsy, and just one year ago...Chicago! To anyone who was ever cast in one of Jack’s shows, you knew you were about to have the time of your life, and a memory that would last forever. Jack’s infectious laugh still rings through the halls of this beautiful historic theatre. He will be forever missed, but his legacy and what he did for the Birmingham theatrical communi- ty will never be forgotten!

Julia Hixson (Housekeeper/Prisoner). Julia is thrilled to be back at her “home away from home”, the fabulous Virginia Samford Theatre! Julia participated in this season’s productions of Hello, Dolly! and Scrooge the Musical. Last season, she had a blast playing Mama Morton in Chicago. A few of her previous VST performances include Gypsy, The Music Man, Annie (Miss Hannigan), 9 to 5: The Musical (Roz), Annie Get Your Gun, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, along with others. Special thanks to Henry, Michael, Jenna, and this most talented cast and crew. Thank you for supporting local theatre! We certainly couldn’t do it without you! As always, for you, Mom and Dad. And this time, a special “shout out” to “Daddy” Jack Mann and Bennie Middaugh. The two of you brought love for theatre, laughter, and a genuine since of “family” to this gal. Sing with the angels, my dears.

Emily Louise Hoppe (Maria/Prisoner) is an Artist, Teacher, and Foster Mom who has been living and working in the greater Birmingham area for over 10 years. She is thrilled to be making her VST debut! Thank you to fellow performer and husband Rush Brunson for love and support. All the glory to God! www.hoppearts.com Michael King (Music Director)- Michael King has been in the entertainment business for over four decades. King is a former South Florida Entertainer Of The Year, as well as the “2014 Birmingham Broadway World” Best Musical Director, for VST’s production of Annie. He has performed on the Cabaret stage with Eartha Kitt, Jennifer Holiday, Sam Harris, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and is the Pianist for Birmingham’s own musical group, Four For Time. Michael has served as Musical Director/Featured Entertainer for Southern Living @ Home’s National Conventions in Nashville, Dallas, Atlanta, and The Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Michael has Musically Directed hundreds of High School, University, Cabaret and Regional Theatre Productions. In 2016, Michael King was a featured vocalist in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Birmingham Does Broadway Concert. Mr. King is also Director of Choirs at one of the finest independent schools in the country, The Altamont School.In August of 2018, Michael launched the Michael King Studio Of Music. Outstanding instruction in voice and piano. Michael’s studio is at Forma Arts And Wellness.

Lauren Marino (Antonia/Prisoner). Classically trained in voice, Lauren has performed in opera and television, and is excited to debut in her first production with Virginia Samford Theatre as “Antonia” in Man of La Mancha. A native of Birmingham, Lauren studied voice at Samford University and has since performed with Opera Birmingham and Birmingham Music Club. Some of her favorite roles have been “Meg Page” from Falstaff and “Mrs. Fiorentino” from . Her favorite productions include The Elixir of Love and Sounds of the Season with Opera Birmingham and Die Fledermaus with Birmingham Music Club. She not only enjoys performing on stage; in the past year, Lauren has been delighted to act in numerous SEC Shorts that air on social media and television before college football gamedays. (Roll Tide!) Lauren would like to thank her parents, friends and family for their continued love and support. She is proud to act alongside such a wonderful cast and director that bring truth and delight to every rehearsal and performance.

Mark A. Nelson (Anselmo/Prisoner) is delighted to be making his debut on the VST stage. Some highlights from his past work include roles in (Roy/Pete/Mark/Bobby Jeremy), Southern Baptist Sissies (Benny/Iona Traylor), You Can’t Take It With You (Paul), Spring Awakening (Moritz), (Rod), Clybourne Park (Karl), Crimes of the Heart (Barnette), The Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), Fiddler on the Roof (Motel), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear). Christopher O’Rear (Innkeeper/Governor) is an instructor of voice at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. O’Rear is in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and teacher. He has appeared on stages all over the , England, Germany, and Italy. On the operatic stage, he has given voice to such villainous characters as Scarpia in Puccini’s Tosca and Tonio in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci and humorous characters such as Bud in Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring. In the musical theater world, he has experience as musical director of Monty Python’s Spamalot, in which he also played the part of King Arthur, Oklahoma, and Anything Goes, in which he played the part of Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Being a part of this production is owed to his friendship with Drs. Laurie Middaugh and Chuck Wood. He is particularly grateful for their friendship and their honor of involving him with a new family of theater friends here at VST

David C. Pohler (Barber/Prisoner) is a recent graduate of the University of Montevallo with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and a minor in Music Studies. Recently seen as Barnaby in Hello, Dolly! at the VST and Willie Bounce in the Hundred Dresses at BCT, favorite credits include Quasimodo in the The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Tin Man in Down the Yellow Brick Road, , Spring Awakening, HAIR, and La Traviata with Opera Birmingham. He looks forward to his upcoming move to the Big Apple and would like to thank his friends and family for all the support. Lastly he would like to dedicate this performance to best-friend Dr. Benjamin Middaugh; Thank you for sharing your “impossible dream” and allowing me to be your Sancho. @dcpohlerbear

Shawn Reese (Dr. Carrasco/Duke) is excited to again work at Virginia Samford Theatre with such an amazingly talented group of actors. He was last seen at VST this past Christmas as the Father in the Magic City Nutcracker. While he’s lost track of the exact number of shows he’s been in both regionally and in NYC over the past couple of decades, some of his favorites are West Side Story (Tony), Oklahoma (Curly), Will Rogers (Will Rogers), That Championship Season (James), Around the World in 80 Days (Phileas Fogg), and Daddy’s Dyin, Who’s Got the Will? (Harmony). He would like to thank his family and friends for their unfailing support, and dedicates this performance to Ronnie Dale, who taught him how to work hard to make his dreams come true and how to “tighten up!”

Max Tatum (Paco/Prisoner) is thrilled to be performing in Man Of La Mancha, his 7th VST production. Max is 17 years old and has had the honor to perform at this historic theater since the age of 14. Man Of La Mancha marks his second chance to perform with an adult cast on this stage. He feels endlessly privileged to work alongside such incredible performers! He has previously been seen at the VST in A Charlie Brown Christmas (Linus), The Wizard Of Oz Jr. (The Wizard), Hairspray Jr. (Corny Collins), Midsummer Night’s Dream )(Nick Bottom), Scrooge The Musical (Tom Jenkins), and Annie Jr. (). Henry Scott (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to make his VST directorial debut with Man of La Mancha. From 1991-97 Henry was a musical theatre performer based out of . While there he performed in the national tours of !, Grease!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and West Side Story. He then moved back to his home state of Georgia to pursue a career in teaching and to work as a freelance director/choreographer. He spent 6 years as the director of theatre at Woodward Academy (K-12) and 8 years at Kennesaw State University. He moved to Birmingham to serve as Artist in Residence at Red Mountain Theatre Company for the 2017-18 season. After completing his term Henry decided to stay in Birmingham. He is currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of Montevallo, co-facilitates a respite program, for people living with dementia, at the Independent Presbyterian Church, and works as a freelance director. Henry has been a certified yoga and meditation instructor for 13 years and he is constantly striving to weave together the healing arts and the performing arts in meaningful and transformational ways. He dedicates this performance to his dear friend and mentor, Linda P. Wise. “Maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be.”

Charles Wood (Don Quixote/Cervantes). From his first review by Philip Kennicott in the New York Daily News, Charles Wood was recog- nized for performing roles “with power and sincerity”. Michael Huebner wrote for The Birmingham News that “Wood performs in fine voice” and “with vocal maturity and solid musical instincts.” His operatic experience includes leading roles with the Des Moines Metro Opera, the Performing Arts Center, Amarillo Opera, Abilene Opera, and the Longview Opera, among others. He has appeared as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony where he appeared as soloist in Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Orff’s Carmina Burana. Mr. Wood was a winner in the Vera Scammon International Voice Competition and a finalist in The Dallas Opera Guild Competition. As Professor of Voice and Opera at the University of Montevallo, he has been recognized nationally by the National Opera Association for his work in opera direction. He is an active recitalist and teaches summer workshops in singing/acting at the University of Evora, Portugal, and at the Brasov International Summer Voice Program in Romania. Mr. Wood is thrilled to appear with the renowned Virginia Samford Theater and to join such a talented cast of characters. He is humbled to play this role in honor of a truly great Don Quixote, “who strove with his last ounce of courage”, Dr. Benjamin Middaugh. PRODUCTION AND STAGE CREW Director...... Henry Scott Musical Director...... Michael King Assistant Director...... Sarah Balli Stage Manager...... Jenna Bellamy Assistant Stage Manager...... Ryan Key Scenic Design & Lighting Design...... Ben Boyer Wardrobe & Costume Design...... James Lebo Properties...... Lauren Edwards Sound Design...... Joe Zellner Wig Master ...... Laura Kilgore Barnett Scenic Crew...... Jason Jiles, Paul Boyer

VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE STAFF President ...... Catherine Rye Gilmore Box Office Manager ...... Amanda Sullivan STARS Education Director...... Jennifer Spiegelman Marketing & Promotion...... Ben Burford Technical Director and Lighting Designer...... Ben Boyer Production Manager...... Jenna Bellamy House Manager/Volunteers...... Julie Meadows Administrative Assistant ...... Sherry Boone

SPECIAL THANKS J. Marc Quattlebaum; UAB Prop Shop Annie Warner - Stages St. Louis

Thank You to Our 2018-19 Patrons!

SPECTACULAR SPONSORS - $100,000 The Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation The Samford Charitable Trust

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Tatum at the Samford) DONORS Jerry & Shirley Leader Lucille Thompson Judy & Adrian Bewley Paul & Susan Looney Don & Mary Sue Thornburgh The Bright Star (Bessemer, AL) Patricia Lovelady Robin Trammell Susan and Bill Bowman Terry Neill Lyons Peter L. Tyler Dr. Mary Ann Culotta Robert & Kathleen McCabe Edward R. Uehling Andrew Duxbury Mr. & Mrs. Mack McCollum Mary Ann Wade Jan and Tom Elliott Deborah H. McCorquodale Sarah Warren CM Fiedler Virginia McDorman Sue Ann Bates-Watkins Lynn Flowers-Martin Karen McFarland Dr. & Mrs. Ray Watts Pat and Ross Forman Carrie & Jamey McMahon William & Diane Waud Lisa and Rad Gaines Wimberly & Patricia Miree, Jr. Angie S. Webb Diane and Steve Garrett Dr. Gary & Judith Monheit Frederick Wedell Carol Anne and Max Godsey Tom & Pat Monroe Louise Welden Susan Nettles Han Daniel & Melanie Morris Janet White Betsy and Phil Henle James Morris Lee Woehle Joyce and Dr. Charles Allison & Frederick Murray, Jr. Peter & Katie Wright Hickman Emily Omura Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wyrick Martha and Turner Hudson Anita O’Neal PLEASE THE VST William Lewis Kimberly P. Owen OFFICE 251-1228 FOR Betty McMahon Ann McMillan Mary Pate CORRECTIONS OR OMISSIONS Helen Crow Mills John & Sandra Pegram Rebecca & Jason Moellinger Timothy L. Pennycuff CONTRIBUTION Helen Mills Pittman Vivian Perry ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Kimberly & Bryant Poole Richard & Suzanne Phillips IN MEMORY OF Candi Prejean Patricia R. Powell Jack Mann ROJO Birmingham Linda Rhoades by Michael & Peggy Balliet Elaine O. 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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Dow Briggs III Ann Dial McMillan Dr. Terrence M. Brown P. Jackson Mann Myla Calhoun Lynn Flowers-Martin Dr. Mary Ann Culotta Carol Maxwell Kate A. Danella Amy Murphy Michael S. Denniston Alton B. Parker Donald Dobbins Nyaa Parson-Hudson Krystal Drummond Lyndy Rogers Cameron Estes Daniel Samford Michael Hardee Hampton Y. Stephens Beth Henderson Rick Wedell Jeffrey Klinner CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Karen McFarland Charles D. McCrary

BOARD OF MANAGERS Garland Cook Smith, Chair Betty T. McMahon Judy Bewley Patty McDonald Lyndra Daniel Ann D. McMillan Janet Hebson Elliott Helen Mills Pittman Lisa Paden Gaines Libby Suttle Betsy Henle Leslie Wampol In Loving Memory Jack Mann 1939–2018 Jack Mann began his theatre career at the Virginia Samford Theatre in 1963 in the Town and Gown production of The Music Man where he met his friend Cathy Rye Gilmore and Suzanne Moncrief, his wife of more than 54 years. Jack was the first actor outside of New York to play the role of Matt in the classic musical The Fantasticks and later distinguished himself as one of Birmingham’s finest actors as John Adams in two stellar productions of1776 . His directorial skills and keen eye for casting was evident in numerous VST shows including Annie Get Your Gun, Damn Yankees, The Music Man, CHICAGO, Hello, Dolly and most recently, SCROOGE the Musical. He was one of the founders of The Little Theatre Players and was one of the original cast members of the Wits Other End cabaret theatre troupe. For the past several years, Jack had devoted his time to developing and nurturing the VST’s STARS arts education program which continues to be a beacon for young theatre talent in Birmingham. Man of La Mancha was one of Jack’s most favorite shows. Deep in December, our hearts should remember and follow. (from “Try to Remember” from The Fantasticks) 312 shouts of “bravo”

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