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Sept 18, 19, 25, 26 and Oct 2, 3 at 8pm
Sept 20, 27 and Oct 4 at 8pm
 

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Cervanties Quijana/ Don Quixote 
Butch Plaque has been appearing in community theatre productions throughout the area for 22 years. Most recently he was part of an ensemble of 'Music Man', Kiss Me Kate' and  'A Little Night Music' with Player Guild of Dearborn. An Auto Mechanic by day and living the 'Impossible Dream' by night. Please don't awaken him till Oct 5!

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Dolcena/Aldonza
Ann Morgan of Livonia returns to Barefoot. She made her debut with Barefoot in Hallelujah Girls in 2013. along with 'Our Show of Shows' and DeskSet.  One of Anne's favorite roles was Bunny Watson in Desk Set. She has performed in 'Sound of Music', Fiddler on the Roof', 'Joesph' and 'Les Miserables'with the Oak Pointe Players in Novi.She is very grateful for her supportive family and friends who understand her passion for music and theatre.

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Dr Carrasco/Duke/Knight of the Mirrors
Mark Ripper of Northville has been involve with several community groups in the region both on stage and off. He was last seen at Barefoot as the crazy mad bomber in 'one Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest'. Mark was in the sound booth for 'Distracted' and also designed the lights and with the choreography in the 'Man of La Mancha'. Mark is the Production Director for BArefoot Productions.


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Sanchas
Jonathan Wenstrom has performed in theatre productions in Ludington, Traverse City and is glad to be returning for another show at Barefoot Productions. He is an elementary school principal for the Livonia Public Schools and the lucky husband of Stacy and proud father of Marina and Mira. 

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Inn Keeper/Governor
Thomas Hissong first appearance with Barefoot Productions was in 'Southern Hospitality' He also appeared in 'Social Security', 'Star on the Door', Inherit the Wind', 'The Cemetery Club', 'Love and Sex and the IRS', Arsenic and Old LAce' and a number of other productions. Tom also has an appearance in a Greenfield Village TV commerical

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Muleteer/Padre/Barber
Leonard  Poma is an electrical engineer by occupation but enjoys music and theatre as his non-electrical outlet. Thius is his 20th year in performing in theatre and opera. A few favorite roles have been Archibald in 'The Secreat Garden', The witch in 'Hansel and Gretel' and King Kaspar in 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' He is honored to be in Barefoot's first musical and also playing the part of the Barber in honor of his father who was an Italian barber for over 60 years!

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Muleteer/Pedro
Kayla Rodriques Hello world!! This is my first production outside of school. So, yeah I'm excited! Shout out to Amanda Durham for the opportunity to be part of this Barefoot Productions first!.( Kayla is a Wayne State University student majoring in drama. Kayla just closed 'Shrek' for which she played the lead role.)

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Muleteer

Melissa Ripper makes her debut on Barefoot Productions stage as the runt of tje pack of muleteers. On other stages she has played as ensemble in children's productions of 'Born in a Trunk' and participated in summer children's theatre workshops. Melissa is a freshman at Northville High School and resides with her parents in Northville Township.

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Muleteer
Ibrahim Karim - I am Ibrahi. I am from Baghdad and I am addicted to feelings. Theatre performing heeals my sou! Shout out to Amanda! Ibrahim is studying drama at Wayne State University.( We are honored to share our stage with him and hope we can entice him to return.)

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Prisoner/
Annette Ripper - Annette is thrilled to be back with Barefoot Productions. She first appeared with us as a multi-character role in 'Distracted'. Some of her favorite roles include Martha in 'Secret Garden' and Mama Peterson in 'Bye Bye Birdie'. Thanks to Mark. Melissa and Ted for their support and love!

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Prisoner/Gypsy/ 
Rachel Richardson Through she's s no stranger to the stage, Rachael only discovered Barefoot Productions last fall. It quickly became her second home and she's very honored to have a role in their first musical! Not only is this her first time having a solo, it is also her first time bringing her belly dancing experience into a musical production. She wants to thank all of you for your support and hopes you leave this theatre inleave this theatre inspired to follow your own dream , as impossible as it may be be!

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Prisoner/Innkeeper's wife
Dee Morrison. This past year Dee has been in shows at Stagecrafters - 'My Fair Lady', St. Sunstans', 'Hair'. At Dearborn Guild she has been in 'Kiss me Kate' and at Spotlight Players 'Young Frankenstein'. Dee is glad to be back at Barefoor with all of these talented actors after having performed in 'Fools'. She is crossing her fingers that there will be more musicals attempted at Barefoot Productions in the future! 

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Captain of Guards
Bryant Clary is making his theatre debut on Barefoot's stage! He is a retired Air Force Veteran having served in Viet Nam, the Gulf War and the war in Afghanistan. A man of many talents, Bryant sings with the Ford Chorus, has danced the Argentina Tango for 20 years as well as building and flying 1/4 scale radio controlled aircraft. He also volunteers on the restoration of the PB4Y-2 Privateer - a WWII and Korean War era patrol Bomber. He thanks his wife of 38 years for her support.

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Prisoner/Gypsy
Bethany Wagner is currently enrolled at Eastern Michigan University and doing student teaching this semester. Bethany has been involved with theatre most of her life. She has been on stage as well as behind the scenes for a number of performances in community as well as school productions. This is her first performance with Barefoot Productions . She wants to thank everyone involved for being so welcoming. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their support.. 

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Muleteer/Prisoner/Gypsy
Brian Calahan is a retired Teacher from the Garden City Public Schools. He is no stranger to the Barefoot Stage. He has been seen in 'Midsummer Night's Dream', Picasso and the Lapin Agile', 'Black Comedy' and 'Fools'. He has worked back-stage on many of Barefoot shows running sound, lights and building sets. Brian is also part of Downriver's new professional theatre company, Open Book.

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Muleteer/Prisoner
Assistant Director
Mike Cuba - Mike has been active in community theatre for about 15 years as an actor, singer,dancer, director, producer, set and prop builder, board member and floor sweeper. Most recently he had a walk-on part in 'Desk Set' and directed 'Southern Hospitality'. Being a part of the directing team for 'Man of La Mancha' has been his dream, and now it's being fulfilled! Thanks Jane!

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Muleteer/Prisoner
Gary Turnquist
Gary is excited to be a part of this production! "Being part of a first with Barefoot is such an honor and working with this cast and crew has been an extraordinary privilege. I cannot sing the praises of Butch and Ann enough. I hope you enjoy the performance as much as I did being a part of it" Thank you Kathy for your support! 

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Inquisitor 
Julie Evans-Hebert is excited to be playing in her second role with Barefoot Productions as the inquisitor in 'Man of LaMancha'! Her first role in live theatre was 'Southern Hospitality'. She hopes to participate in future roles. Julie lives in Westland and enjoys marital arts, gardening and her family.

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David Alexander
Musical Director

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Amanda Durham
Vocal Director

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Jennifer Beitzel
Choreographer Director 

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