Repertorio Español Performs EL QUIJOTE At Hostos Center Friday, March 15

Hostos Center for the Arts continues its partnership with Repertorio Español, the award-winning Spanish language theater company, with El Quijote on Friday, March 15, 7:30 PM in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, in the Bronx. Directed by Jorge Ali Triana, El Quijote is an adaption by Santiago García of Miguel de Cervantes' epic novel that follows the misadventures of Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza. One of Repertorio Español's most Popular Productions, it is now in its 11th season. Performed in Spanish with English Surtitles.

Reserved seating for El Quijote is $15 and $5 for students and ages 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 718-518-4455, online at www.hostoscenter.org, or in person at the Hostos Center Box Office (Mon. - Fri. 1 PM to 4 PM), or two hours prior to performance.

The novel introduces a character known as Alonso Quijano, who has lost his sanity due to the many chivalry books he has read. His reality has collapsed with the fictional world in the books and he renames himself Don Quijote de la Mancha in order to defend and protect unfortunate people. He also renames his dream woman, from Aldonza Lorenzo to Dulcinea de Toboso, and then begins his adventure as a new-born knight. The plays begins after this transformation has taken place.

In the title role is veteran actor Gerardo Gudiño, with Mario Mattei as Sancho and Zulema Clares as Dulcinea. Additional actors include: Alfredo de Quesada (Merlin), Fernando Then (Diablo-Cardenal), Jon Rodríguez (Mensajero), Mariana Bouninconti (Micomicona), María Cotto (León), Gredivel Vásquez (Bufón), Txemi Parra (Duque), and Angie Regina (Duquesa).

Support for the presentation of this production comes from the Hostos Community College Foundation, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Coalition of Theaters of Color, the New York City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts.