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Saturdays, 1:30-2:30 PM*

Upcoming Dates
Feb. 16, 2019: Featured story is The Cats of Mrs. Calamari
Mar. 30, 2019
Apr. 20, 2019

$5.00 per session (payable by check or cash at the door each session)

Join us for an exciting day of drama! Come to one session or come to all! Although open to any student, Spectrum Stories is specifically designed to provide drama experiences that best support the development of pretend play, social interaction, and non-verbal communication for students on the autism spectrum and others who may benefit from this experience. Each session is carefully designed to enhance creative expression of spectrum youth while supporting the profile marker needs of each participant. Developed with the guidance of Professor Gretta Berghammer of the University of Northern Iowa, and the Sturgis Youth Theatre, Spectrum Stories uses story, music, and art to bring imagination to life! Pre-registration online at dmplayhouse.com is encouraged but drop-ins are also welcome.

An additional emergency contact form is available at the door specifically for those who tend to elope. Parents are asked to remain in the building during class time, and may accompany their child into class if they wish.

Click here for the Spectrum-Stories-Social-Story – A pictorial guide explaining what to expect when attending these classes.

For more information, contact Robin Spahr, education director, 515-974-5365.

*Notice: NEW TIMES! Spectrum Stories times have been changed for the 2018-19 season to 1:30-2:30 PM.

2018-19 Season Upcoming Dates

February 9, 2019
March 9, 2019
April 13, 2019
May 11, 2019

Join area teens, grades 6 through 12, for sketch comedy, fast-paced games, and think-on-your-feet in spur-of-the-moment situations. While this isn’t a class, it is planned and supervised by Playhouse education staff. You’ll work in groups of kids your own age, and meet theatre kids from all over the metro and beyond. Bring your friends. Everyone is welcome! Cost is $9.00 per month, payable with cash or check at the door.

If you would like to be on our e-mail list for more Second Saturday information, please contact Robin Spahr, education director.

Join Judy and Stink for their swashbuckling adventures on Artichoke Island!

Based on the hit children’s book series by Megan McDonald, Judy and Stink take up a swashbuckling adventure on “Artichoke” Island. Finding concealed clues, unlocking secret codes and solving tricky puzzles, will Judy and Stink be able to find the hidden treasure?

It’s the beginning of third grade for Judy Moody’s and when everyone in her class went somewhere fun, Judy stayed at home. Her new teacher, Mr. Todd, assigns a project to make a collage about yourself. Judy Moody, known on “Artichoke” Island as Mad Molly O’Maggot and her brother Stink, Scurvy Stink, join Scurvy Sam to race against Tall Boy and Smart Girl to give Judy Moody a real adventure to put on her collage.

Children’s Theatre Age Intention: Playhouse children’s theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.