Velasco

Epes Sargent Iv

Inspired by the tale of El Cid, U.S. author Epes Sargent created this drama about a knight forced to conceal his true identity. The play debuted in 1837 at Boston’s Tremont Theatre in a production featuring visiting English actress Ellen Tree (later Mrs. Charles Kean) and E.L Davenport as King Ferdinand. - Summary by Kelly Taylor

Cast:
King Ferdinand Wayne Cooke
Favillo James R. Hedrick
De Lerma Alan Mapstone
Velasco Jake Malizia
Gonzalez Algy Pug
Julio, Son of Gonzalez Andrew Latheron
Hernando, his kinsman Adrian Stephens
Mendoza HelloCentral
Alfonzo Greg Giordano
Nuno Larry Wilson
Carlos ToddHW
Knight Mike Manolakes
Izidora Matea Bracic
1st Lady Michele Eaton
2nd Lady Lynette Caulkins
Stage Directions Kelly S. Taylor
(2 hr 4 min)