THE VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE, BECAUSE THE ARTS PERFORM. THE POWER OF GOOD THE ARTS PROPEL OUR IMAGINATIONS, FUEL OUR CREATIVE ENERGY, SPARK INNOVATION, AND DRIVE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE. For these reasons and more, the Alabama Power Foundation is proud to support the Virginia Samford Theatre as part of our far reaching eff orts to create the opportuniti es that help elevate Alabama. POWEROFGOOD.COM 17-ALPF-006 - VST Sponsorship Ad - REV.indd 1 8/28/17 11:53 AM Virginia Samford Theatre Productions presents Written by DALE WASSERMAN Music by MITCH LEIGH Lyrics by JOE DARIAN Original Production staged by Albert Marre 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, New York. 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. Thanks to her knee replacement covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We work hard behind AlabamaBlue.com/MudRun the scenes to cover what matters. BCBSAL_MudRun_FP ad.indd 1 1/11/18 11:19 AM MUSICAL NUMBERS Overture ........................................................................................................ Orchestra Man Of La Mancha ....................................................................... Don Quixote, 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 Company 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, Aida, Spamalot, A Christmas Story: The Musical, The King and I 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 The Producers, Sweeney Todd 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 Hairspray, 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 Memphis 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 Annie 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 Damn Yankees. 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), The Sound of Music (Captain), Fiddler on the Roof (Lazar Wolf), The Music Man (Quartet), Oliver! (Bumble) and My Fair Lady (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 The Addams Family. 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 Musical Theatre. Favorite credits include Hello,