Man of La Mancha -The Quest

Edward MacLennan (that's me) in the Man of La Mancha. This is my first vid, so please bear with me.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• La
• Mancha
• MacLennan
• Quixote
• Impossible
• Dream
• Quijote
• performing
• arts

[the8rbuf]

That is correct. I reprised the role there. It was a higher production value show and everyone was very talented; but this one holds up alright in terms of vocal quality on the recording... when I get a replacement (read: Apple) computer I will post more videos. This one has been hobbling on its last legs for months. I also played the Phantom the show before that one at Morton College.

[Musicalandmore]

I love the voice!

I hate the beard. I bet you did...had one of those once stuck to my face...horrible things...

btw: is that a billard queue you're holding?

[the8rbuf]

Thank you for your comment about my voice. I like it too. The beard was a royal pain as I had to glue it on, instead of clipping it over my ears as some do. The lance was actually a real tree branch that was semi straight, as I recall, and lost its little tree tributaries as the show went along. It was funnier in the beginning when it still had twigs and leaves on it.

[cree8tor1]

Ed,

A few improvments:

1. Go for the money note at the end (ie up a 3rd)

2. Interact with Aldonza more - you're trying to CONVINCE her this is the most important thing! Your PURPOSE for living!

3. The tempo was too fast. Impossible Dream is not a March tempo nor a slow ballad so it's tricky.

4. The dramatic pauses were in some odd places and didn't have an impact on the lyrical message

Just a few thoughts! You do have a nice round sound for this part.

[the8rbuf]

If I had staged this, I would have done things differently. Had I set the tempo, I would have made it slower. The money note, as well as the tempo, is up to the musical director to assign or not. I could have done it up an octave, had he wanted that, but I follow my directors' wishes; this is what they wanted. I appreciate your feedback, and should I have the chance to play this part again, will certainly be willing to implement it as it is in keeping with my own feelings for this part. Thanks.

[MrSean24601]

Did you play this role again at Morton College this past summer? If so, then I came and saw you in that production and you did an amazing job! You sound great here too! If not, you still sound great here! Keep up the good work!

[minecraftmaster34]

hi dad.

[Clinton52732]

Stupendous!

[Musicalandmore]

I'd really love to see that show once...oh and I would love even more to be in it. I would really feel honored If you would visit my channel and watch my version of the song and tell me what you think of it.

You're still acting?

[tkdoliver]

beautifully set... u bring honor to miguel de servantes severdra ...such act should be rewarded...i have seen this act translated in english many times but never before have i seen an act that brings the same impact as its original version does. I am astounded by this performance and hope for you to upload the rest of the play .