In a certain village in La Mancha lives a gentleman who loves to read books about chivalry. He decides to roam the Spanish countryside as a knight-errant and sets off on his ancient horse to defend the helpless and destroy the wicked. See a sample page here.

OUR PLAY BEGINS WITH THESE WORDS …
Until the time our story begins,
the man, though eccentric, seemed sane.
He had an estate and some wealth from his father
but books were his valued domain.

Join the irrepressible Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as he finds new meaning in his life: aiding damsels in distress, battling giants and righting wrongs — mostly in his own head — in one of the world’s favorite adventure stories. 

A detailed step-by-step guide with rehearsal instructions, tips from teachers, background information and resources is included to ensure success. Many imaginative hands-on activities to satisfy the curiosity stirred by this beloved Spanish classic are also included. They range from drafting letters from Sancho Panza and Dulcinea, creating a knighting ceremony and inventing a tune for the chorus, to making cardboard horses and lions heads, armor and a Quixote coat of arms.

• Recommended for ages 8-18

• Run time @ 45 minutes

• Adaptable casting accommodates 15-40 members (by doubling up or sharing parts)

• Suitable for the classroom, stage, homeschool, reader’s theater, theater camp

• Integrates with the study of Cervantes, Spanish literature, language arts 

• Themes include idealism, satire, loyalty, reading, quests, chivalry  

• Stands alone as an enticing and experiential introduction to an important classic

• Purchase includes permission for one performance and performance copies