(From Joplin Little Theatre)
Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) will conclude its 2025-2026 season with Clark Gable Slept Here by Michael McKeever, a fast-paced, jet-black farce directed by Hope Bethel.
Performances will take place May 14 through 16 at 7:30 p.m. and May 17 at 2:30 p.m., at JLT’s Park
Playhouse.
Set against the glamorous backdrop of Hollywood’s awards season, Clark Gable Slept Here peels back the curtain on image, power and secrecy in the entertainment industry. The story follows megastar agent Jarrod Hilliard, who is determined to keep his client’s reputation intact at all costs.
When a dead body is discovered in a hotel room during the Golden Globe Awards, Hilliard and hotel manager Gage Holland scramble to contain the situation—calling in favors and constructing a web of deception.
As the night unfolds, the line between truth and performance blurs in this sharp, dark comedy exploring identity, masculinity and the cost of maintaining a façade.
Known for its rapid-fire pacing and biting humor, the production delivers a bold and unapologetic close to JLT’s season.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. The JLT box office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On performance days the box office is open from 1 p.m. until curtain.
Rated R for mature content and language.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 417-623-3638 or by visiting www.joplinlittletheatre.org.
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