UCR’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production presents

FUENTEOVEJUNA, OR LIKE SHEEP TO WATER...

By Félix Lope de Vega y Carpio, translated by Curt Columbus

Director: Melanie Queponds
Scenic Designer: Kerry Jones
Costume Designer: Gee-gee Brass
Lighting Designer: Ben Tusher
Sound Designer: Kiah Fisher

In 1476, famine and unrest grip a fragile Spain newly united under Isabella and Ferdinand, even as King Alfonso of Portugal presses his claim. With the Knights of Calatrava wavering in loyalty, the fledgling kingdom teeters on the edge of civil war.

Please be advised that this production includes atmospheric smoke and loud sound effects, and contains some strong language, historic negative depictions of Moorish people and cultures, references to war, adult themes, sexual and tense situations, and scenes of violence.
 

The performance length is approximately 100 minutes, with no intermission.

View or download the program.

Please join us for a talkback with the dramaturg and members of the cast and production team following the February 20th performance.

TICKETS (ON SALE FEBRUARY 2, 2026 AT 8:00AM):
$15 General, $12 students, UCR alumni cardholders, senior citizens, & children.
Currently enrolled UCR Students can reserve one complimentary ticket online when tickets go on sale.
All ticket sales are online or via QR card at the venue.  Cashless payments only (credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay).

There is no reserved seating so arrive early for the best seats.
The performance will begin promptly at the announced curtain time and latecomers will only be seated at an appropriate pause in the program.
No exchanges or refunds will be made, except in the event a performance is canceled. 

CAST:
Captain Flores / Manrique; Steven Tyson
Sergeant Ortuño / King Ferdinand of Aragon: Edwin Tolosagonzales
Commander Fernán Gómez De Guzmán: Nathan Reiner
Grand Master Rodrigo Téllez Girón / Alonso: Karen Paley
Laurencia: Kylah Kintaudi
Pascuala: Yennie Cannon
Frondoso: Kristion Antoine
Mengo / Second Councilor: Juan-Manuel Cardona-Flores
Barrildo / Cimbranos / First Councilor: James Medina
Jacinta / Queen Isabella of Castile: Aneliz Rios
Juana Roja: Ella Escobar
Esteban: Kalin Pont-Tate

PRODUCTION STAFF:
Stage Manager: Fern Woertink
Assistant Stage Managers: Diego Capriel, Jeremy Gutierrez
Dramaturg: Colin Loveland
Fight Choreographer: Ken Merckx
Intimacy Choreographer: Shinshin Tsai
Assistant Director: Isabella Singley
Assistant Scenic Designer: Daniella Escobar
Assistant Costume Designer: Isabella Hogan
Assistant Lighting Designer: Alex Corral
Assistant Sound Designer: Sonia Tinoco

PARKING:
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February 12, 8:00pm
February 13, 8:00pm
February 14, 8:00pm
February 19, 8:00pm
February 20, 8:00pm
February 21, 2:30pm
February 21, 8:00pm
ARTS Studio Theatre