Larry Mahlstedt

It's that time of year in Iowa where we get stuck inside, either due to the cold weather or snow shutting things down. As we get stuck inside, there tends to be one thing missing, laughter. Ankeny Community Theatre is giving us that laughter in their current production of a?oeDon't Dress for Dinnera?? by Marc Camoletti. This production, filled with mixups and mayhem, had the audience in stitches during its opening weekend. If you need a good laugh, this show is just what the doctor ordered.

When Alice chases a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she suddenly finds herself in a magical place called 'Wonderland.' Check out the production photos from DM Playhouse below!

When Alice chases a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she suddenly finds herself in a magical place called 'Wonderland.' Check out the production photos from DM Playhouse below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents 'Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.,' Nov. 8-Dec. 1. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the family show 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,' today, May 4 through May 20. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley' is sponsored by First Class Credit Union.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the family show 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,' May 4-20. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley' is sponsored by First Class Credit Union.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Hairspray,' July 15-Aug. 7, 2011. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Hairspray' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.