Quixote: On the Conquest of Self
After Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes
Written by Mónica Hoth and Claudio Valdés Kuri
English Translation by Georgina Escobar
Directed by Claudio Valdés Kuri
About the Play
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.
Showtimes
Evenings
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
- This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
- There is no late seating or readmittance.
- For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Meet the Artists
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Henry Godinez* (Don Quixote) |
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Emma Ladji* (Xochitl) |
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Micah Figueroa (u/s Don Quixote) |
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Phoebe González* (u/s Xochitl) |
Claudio Valdés Kuri (Playwright)
Mónica Hoth (Playwright)
Georgina Escobar (Translator)
Claudio Valdés Kuri (Director)
Billy Siegenfeld (Choreographer)
Marcela Muñoz (Associate Director)
Sanja Manakoski (Costume Designer)
Alexander Ridgers (Lighting Designer)
Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi (Acrobatic Advisor)
Scott Dickens (Properties Master)
Rebecca Pechter* (Production Stage Manager)
Abigail Medrano (Assistant Stage Manager)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
Reviews
“Fascinating…audacious and ambitious. [A] very rich 90 minutes!”
Chicago Tribune
“As Quixote, [Henry] Godinez wows, commanding the stage [with] masterful storytelling and…unexpected physical feats!”
Daily Herald
“[Henry] Godinez…a masterful comedian [and] actor…is worth the ticket price all by himself.”
Windy City Times
“Five Stars! Brilliant! [Henry] Godinez is absolutely stunning.”
Around the Town Chicago
“Be prepared to be awestruck and moved!”
Conversations with Ed Tracy
“Energetic [and] engaging! A 90-minute tour-de-force!”
Third Coast Review
Special Events
Save the dates for these special events!
Accessible Performances
Open-Captioned performance: Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:30pm
ASL-Interpreted performance: Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:30pm
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.
QUIXOTE Pre-Production Album
QUIXOTE First Rehearsal
QUIXOTE: ON THE CONQUEST OF SELF
QUIXOTE: ON THE CONQUEST OF SELF - Interview with Director Claudio Valdés Kuri
Dressing The Part—QUIXOTE: ON THE CONQUEST OF SELF
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