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