C A S T P R O F I L E S ( c o n t .) Jennifer Saltiel (Moorish Girl, Ensemble) this is her first production with JPAC. From Libertyville, Jennifer is a recent graduate from Indiana University. There, she had the opportunity to perform in many productions. Favorite roles include “Emma Duncan” in Pterodactyls, “Kathy” in Company, “Roberta” in Debbie Does Dallas, “Peasblossom” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and “Muffin Pasqunelli” in the regional premiere of Vote! The Musical. Special thanks to her truly amazing family and wonderful friends. With their unending support, no dream is ever impossible. Isaac Sherman (Dr. Carrasco, Duke) is glad to be making his Jedlicka debut. He’s most recently been seen in Illinois Wesleyan University’s 2011 Lab production of The Bald Soprano and 2010 Musical, Once Upon a Mattress. He was featured last summer in the IWU May Term production of Freakshow, as well as in numerous productions in the Phoenix Theater, including Sin, The Last Yankee, and Same Time, Next Year. Isaac was an active member of The Chicago Children’s Choir for five years and has been seen on nationally airing commercials for Sears and First National Bank. He’d like to congratulate the cast and crew of Man of La Mancha on an amazing production and to thank his family, friends, and mentors for their everlasting love and support. Christopher Skyles (Innkeeper, Governor) vocal talent was discovered by his freshman college roommate (a music major) who heard him sing in their room at the
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dorm, and ‘dared’ him to try out for his college choir because Christopher thought he was ‘too cool to sing.’ Christopher became lead soloist for his college choir has been singing ever since. Chris has been a featured artist and guest soloist with several opera and choral groups around Chicago. He is also a National Anthem Singer for the Joliet Slammers Minor League Baseball Team. He is honored to be a part of his 2nd JPAC Theatre production. Chris would like to dedicate his performance to his family and dear friends, who love, encourage and support him. Many Thanks! Tyler Sonkin (Captain of the Inquisition, Jose, Ensemble) just graduated from Millikin University with a BA in Theatre this spring. Tyler is excited to be making his JPAC debut with Man of La Mancha. Tyler is originally from Wheaton, IL. Other credits include: Lend Me a Tenor - Max, Kiss Me, Kate - Pops/ Padua Priest, Cabaret - Ernst Ludwig, Babes in Arms - Steve Edwards, and Urinetown Tiny Tom. He wants to give special thanks to his family and friends for being so supportive over the years. John Warren (Pedro) tenor, is rapidly gaining recognition for his versatility as a performer. Warren recently performed the role of Piangi in The Phantom of the Opera at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, and he is excited to return for The Man of La Mancha. Warren has performed such roles as Gastone in La Traviata, Goro in Madama Butterfly, and the Duke in Rigoletto. He also recently covered the roles of Alfredo in La Traviata and Lieutenant Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly at the Music by the Lake music festival.