Karen Schaeffer News

Ring in the New Year with gut wrenching laughter at the Belmont Theatre's production of 'Girls' Weekend' playing in the theatre's Bon-Ton Studio January 13-15 & 19-22.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues on Monday, May 4, at 7:00 PM with 'Choices' by local playwright Karen Schaeffer. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues on Monday, Apr. 6, at 7:00 PM with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's 'The Velvet Sky.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Girls' Weekend,' today, Oct. 17-Nov. 2.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Girls' Weekend,' Oct. 17-Nov. 2. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Girl's Weekend' is sponsored by Voya Financial. Supporting sponsor is Tassel Ridge Winery.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2014 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 27. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.

TrAAil Mix is the 2014 concept by Adolescent Anarchy: A Theatrical Collaborative, at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. TrAAil Mix consists of three events: 'Equinox' June 13-15, '[title of show]' June 27-29, and Rasta Grandpa presented after each of the performances. Tickets for 'Equinox' may be purchased at the door. Tickets for '[title of show]' may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse has an outrageous, terrific, enchanting, legendary season. The theatre's 96th season includes four iconic musicals, plus dramas, comedies, and family shows.

The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Hundred Dresses,' tonight, Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2014.

he Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Hundred Dresses,' Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2014. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. Check out promotional photos below!

The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Hundred Dresses,' Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2014. 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 play reading series continues tonight, Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:00 PM with Adam Bock's 'A Small Fire.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:00 PM with Adam Bock's 'A Small Fire.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center will present Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre.

The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center will present Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents the new farce, 'Girls' Weekend,' 7:00 PM, Monday, May 13. 'Girls' Weekend' is by local playwright Karen Schaeffer. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' tonight, Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Becky's New Car' is co-sponsored by West Bank.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias,' tonight, June 8 to June 24. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.