
DC Felton
David Felton has been involved in theatre since his middle school production of The Wizard of Oz. Throughout high school he stayed onstage, and once he got to college he started exploring thebackstage world of theater. It was during college that he found his love of directing. Since graduating, he has become a board member for Carousel Theatre of Indianola, where he has servedfor nine years. During this time, he has helped to ensure that there has been at least one opportunity each year for a family-friendly show in which kids of all ages can be involved. While with Carousel, he has directed eight shows, including four musicals. He is also a judge and coach for the Iowa High School Speech Association and an adjudicator for the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards.
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First Show
The Drowsy ChaperoneFavorite Show
Come From AwayFavorite Stories
- BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Omaha Performing Arts: Iowa Nice Meet Canada Nice - This was the first time I saw “Come From Away,” which quickly became a favorite show. Went on to see it in Chicago, Des Moines, and then finally in NYC.
- BWW Review: Splendid FELLOW TRAVELERS at Des Moines Metro Opera - This is one of my favorite shows I’ve seen done by Des Moines Metro Opera. It’s one I could have seen multiple times and still taken something different away from the show.
- BWW Review: NEWSIES at Des Moines Playhouse: A New Generation is Giving Audiences Something to Believe in. - This one will always be special as it closed the 100th Aniversary season at Des Moines Playhouse. They ended up pulling a quote to use with their 100th birthday celebration book:
- BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Des Moines Playhouse: A Show to Catch When the Current Storm Lifts! - I saw the final of two performances of this show before it closed due to Covid. When I wrote this; I wasn’t sure how long it would be before productions would start again.
- BWW Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Young Artist Theatre: There is Nothing Awkward Abut This Amazing Production - This will always be special as it was the first time I was reached out to by a parent who’s student was in the show after the review was completed thanking me for the review.
Most Popular Articles


Review: MEREDITH WILSON'S 'THE MUSIC MAN' at Des Moines Performing Arts
March 21, 2026

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Des Moines Performing Arts
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Review: OF MICE AND MEN at Des Moines Metro Opera
July 2, 2026
As America celebrates is 250th birthday, 'Of Mice and Men' celebrates it and the 100th birthday of Carlise Floyd by revisiting this timeless story through a new lense.

Review: TOSCA at Des Moines Metro Opera
June 29, 2026
Summer has officially started with Des Moine Metro Opera's phenomenal production of 'Tosca.

Review: CINDERELLA at Ballet Des Moines
May 21, 2026
What did our There is a magic that only happens when seeing a show live.

Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
May 1, 2026
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage.

Review: MEREDITH WILSON'S 'THE MUSIC MAN' at Des Moines Performing Arts
March 21, 2026
This weekend, the newest national tour of Meredith Wilson's 'The Music Man' is stopping at Des Moines Performing Arts.

Feature: SEASON PREVIEW at Tallgrass Theatre
March 15, 2026
As Tallgrass Theatre Company announced their 2025/2027 season, I was thrilled to see how some of the programs they have offered have continued to grow and become staples of their season.

Preview: SEASON PREVIEW About Time Theatre
March 8, 2026
This last season, a new theatre company emerged and made audiences 'squeamish' wih their first production.

Review: NOTHING HOLDS STILL at Ballet Des Moines
March 3, 2026
Des Moines has a thriving arts community.

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Des Moines Performing Arts
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Watching Tony's every year, I always look forward to the performances and seeing what each show decides to showcase.

Previews: SEASON PREVIEW at CAP Theatre
February 22, 2026
It's always fun seeing what a theatre you have worked for announces for its new season.

Previews: SEASON PREVIEW at Iowa Stage
February 15, 2026
One of the exciting parts of the year is when theatres start announcing their new seasons.

Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Des Moines Performing Arts
February 13, 2026
What did our critOne thing you know for sure going into a Temple Comedy Series show at Des Moines Performing Arts is that you are going to have a good time.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Des Moines Performing Arts
February 5, 2026
February is going to be an exciting month for Des Moines Performing Arts, as not one, but two Tony Award winners for best musical make their debut on the Civic Center stage.

Previews: February Theatre Preview in Des Moines
January 26, 2026
It's time to look ahead to another month of theatre in Des Moines.

Review: SIX at Des Moines Performing Arts
January 16, 2026
Every once in a while, a show finds its own path.

Previews: JANUARY THEATRE PREVIEW at Des Moines
December 27, 2025
Another year has closed, and theatre in Des Moines is getting ready to kick off the new year with several shows currently in rehearsals.

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Des Moines Performing Arts
December 20, 2025
One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage.

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts
December 5, 2025
Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world.

Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
November 24, 2025
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own.
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