Clayton Community Theatre presents Man of La Mancha
book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion
directed by Sam Hack, music directed by Gene Rauscher
April 23 – May 3, 2026: Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
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.
Cast:
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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