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Media Resources: Terms of Endearment

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Clayton Community Theatre presents Terms of Endearment  by Dan Gordon, directed by Jessica Johns Kelly.

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Performances: Thursday - Saturday July 23 - August 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m; Sundays July 26 and August 2 at 2:00 p.m.

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Aurora, a widowed and controlling mother, and Emma, her feisty and independent daughter, have a close but often strained relationship, connected by frequent phone calls and strong opinions. Emma marries Flap Horton, a young college professor, who turns out to be a philandering husband. Meanwhile, Aurora develops a relationship with her next-door neighbor, Garrett, a retired astronaut. The play explores the complex relationship between the mother and daughter as they navigate life's challenges including love, marriage, family, and loss with humor and heart.

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​Location: Washington University South Campus Theater, 6501 Clayton Road, Clayton MO

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Director: Jessica Johns Kelly

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​Full press release: coming soon

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Press photos: coming soon

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Reviewer comp tickets available from the box office, by Email at tickets@placeseveryone.org, or by phone at 314-721-9228.

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Media contact: Nathan Schroeder, media@placeseveryone.org

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Design team:

  • Director – Jessica Johns Kelly

  • Assistant Director - Abby Hausel​

  • Stage Manager - Gabby Buchholz

  • Set Designer - Tim Kelly

  • Costume Desginers - Page Cox, Holly Ramos, Jessica Johns Kelly

  • Lighting Designer - Nathan Schroeder

  • Intimacy Coordinator - Christina Rios

  • Fall / fight Coordinator - Moe Moellering

Cast:​ 

  • Aurora - Deb Dennert

  • Emma - Kelsey Belt

  • Garrett - Mark Coble

  • Flap - Jeremy Schnelt

  • Patsy - Amie Bossi

  • Doctor - Sean Monarch

  • Young Aurora / Doris / Nurse - Savannah Carmichael

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