​​Adapted from Don Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Spanish novel, “Don Quixote”, Man of La Mancha is wonderfully theatrical, funny, and uplifting. The inspirational Tony Award-winning musical about one man’s refusal to give up on his “Impossible Dream” to right all wrongs has mesmerized audiences for years! Playwright Cervantes has been thrown into a dungeon to await trial. To save his cherished manuscript from fellow prisoners, he and his faithful servant transform themselves and act out a heartfelt story. The wonderful score includes “Dulcinea”, “Little Bird” and the incomparable “The Impossible Dream.” The show espouses pure theatricality in its most passionate form. It is also a musical that gives HOPE. We can get through anything and achieve personal peace.

 

Clayton Community Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of our upcoming production of Man of La Mancha (by Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh, and Joe Darion), directed by Sam Hack, music directed by Gene Rauscher, and choreography by Mary Mather. On stage April 23 – May 3, 2026:

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Cervantes / Quixote / Quijana - Jeff Kargus

Manservant / Sancho Panza - Jeff Struckhoff

Governor / Innkeeper - Brad Slavik
Duke / Carrasco - Will Spaeth
Captain of the Inquisition - Jim Wamser

Muleteers:
Tenorio - Chengzheng Yong
Paco - Emerson Lentz
Jose - Terrell Thompson
Anselmo - Neema Naemi
Pedro - Anthony Pounders
Aldonza - Heather Matthews
Maria/Housekeeper - Megan Wiegert
Fermina - Hannah Martin
Antonia - Angela Rovnyak
Padre - Michael Picker
Barber - David Wicks Jr.
Guitarist - Alyssa Catlin
Horses - tbd
Moorish dancer - tbd

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​Clayton Community Theatre is honored to receive 22 nominations for the 2025 Arts For Life Theatre Mask Awards:

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For our March 2025 production of Who Killed Aunt Caroline?

• Ken Clark for director of a drama

• Ken Clark for set design

• Jean Heckmann for costume design

• Sean Monarch for lead actor

• Clare Hill, Angie Fink, Vivian Partridge, Mary Saputo, and Tyler Webster for supporting performer

• Large ensemble

• Production

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For our June 2025 production of The Graduate 

• Rob Corbett for director of a comedy

• Sarah Vallo for lead actress in a comedy

• Joey Franks II for lead actor in a comedy

• Rob Corbett and Tim Kelly for set design

• Eric Wennlund for lighting design

• Jean Heckmann for costume design

• Large ensemble

• Production

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For our October 2025 production of School for Scandal

• Sean Monarch for lead actor in a comedy

• Carolyn Bergdolt for lead actress in a comedy

• Large ensemble

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Congratulations to everyone who took part in these productions and helped make them great successes for CCT, its audience, and its community!

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE MISSOURI ARTS COUNCIL,

A STATE AGENCY