Created by acclaimed Mexican director and internationally-recognized artist Claudio Valdés Kuri and featuring a virtuoso performance in WT’s intimate Gillian Theatre, Quixote: On the Conquest of Self will immerse audiences in the story of this eccentric idealist and self-proclaimed knight errant, as they accompany him on a fantastic adventure filled with great humor and poignancy.
Cast
Henry Godinez
Emma Ladji
Creative
Claudio Valdés Kuri
Billy Siegenfeld
Marcela Muñoz
Sanja Manakoski
Alexander Ridgers
Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi
Rebecca Pechter
Abigail Medrano
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Events
Sunday Spotlight
Sunday, November 12, 2017 after the matinee performance
Are you curious about the world that surrounds your favorite plays? Our Sunday Spotlight series offers you access to the finest speakers, scholars and cultural leaders. Medardo Gabriel Rosario, a doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago, will talk with Director of New Work & Dramaturgy Bobby Kennedy about the legacy of Cervantes in the New World and Don Quixote’s influence on Latin American literature.
The Making of... Quixote: On the Conquest of Self
Monday, December 4, 2017 at 6:30pm
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? The Making of… series offers you an insider view of what goes into creating each production at WT. Acrobatic Advisor Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi will talk about her work on the show, collaborating with an international director, and creating a physical vocabulary for Don Quixote and his adventures. Reservations are requested to secure your seat.
Post-Show Conversation: The Word
Join us after every Tuesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute discussion of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
Post-Show Conversation: The Artist
Join us after every Wednesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute talk-back featuring actors from the production, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.