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Des Moines,Iowa 50311
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre-Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre-Design & Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification (Theatre, Speech & English)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Musical Theatre

Minor in Directing

Minor in Design Technology


The mission of the College of Arts & Sciences is to provide an exceptional learning environment for students to develop the talents and skills necessary for personal and professional success. Combining a solid grounding in their major disciplines with an interdisciplinary approach to education, Arts & Sciences students learn, practice and value analysis, experimentation, creativity, and ethical action. In collaboration with the entire university, the College encourages students to assume responsibility for their education and to become engaged citizens on both the local and global levels.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Rebecca Gruber, John Graham, Megan Helmers, Erin Horst, Amanda Jones, Tristan Miedema, John Pomeroy, Josefa Poppen, Dr. Michael Rothmayer, Erin Wegleitner, Adam Yankowy, Dani Peters.



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Tenor Eric Ferring Will Join American Guild of Musical Artists's Senior Staff
by Blair Ingenthron - February 28, 2024

Tenor Eric Ferring transitions from international opera career to full-time artist advocacy role with AGMA, supporting national initiatives and contract negotiations. Join him in building a just and thriving industry for tomorrow.

Tenor Eric Ferring Releases 'We Have Tomorrow' With Quatuor Agate On Delos
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

Tenor Eric Ferring releases new album 'We have tomorrow' featuring works by Barber, Price, Brahms, Beach, Shepherd, and Fauré with pianist Madeline Slettedahl and Quatuor Agate. Out now on Delos.

Tyrese Shawn Avery, Dyllón Burnside & More to Lead LONG WAY DOWN Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2023

Get the latest news on the casting for the invited presentations of the new musical 'Long Way Down,' based on the acclaimed novel by Jason Reynolds. Find out who will be bringing this powerful story to life on stage at The Apollo on October 27 and 28.

Tenor Eric Ferring to Release New Single 'N'est-ce Pas?' From WE HAVE TOMORROW Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023

Emmy-winning, Billboard Chart-topping American tenor Eric Ferring will release a new album, We have tomorrow, on Friday, October 6, 2023 on Delos.

Danny K. Bernstein's WINGS to Receive World Premiere At Drake University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2023

WINGS, a new musical by Danny K. Bernstein (Far From Canterbury, On Your Mark!) will receive its long-awaited premiere at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa this October.

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2023

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

Nominees Revealed For the 2023 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Awards
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2023

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts virtually hosted more than 110 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces Shift In Programming Calendar And Expansion In Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2023

Beginning in 2024, The Rep's season of mainstage productions will take place each May through August. While specific titles for Summer '24 will be announced at a later date, 3-4 productions are expected each year, including both plays and musicals.

Review: AUGUST WILSONS'S THE PIANO LESSON at Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company
by DC Felton - February 07, 2023

In 2019 I attended my first two Pyramid Theatre shows. Immediately, I was drawn to the work the company was producing. So in 2020, I was heartbroken when Covid forced them to cancel their season. Coming into 2021, I was thrilled to find out they were partnering with Des Moines Playhouse to produce “A Love Offering.”  It was the first live production I saw coming out of the shutdown. This production was just the start of a beautiful partnership that brought a workshop production of “Buffalo Women” and now August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” which opened on February 3. If this production is any indication of what the partnership of these two theatre companies can do, then I hope it continues far past this season.

Pan Asian Rep & Poetic Theater to Host Post Performance Conversation With Veteran Poets at MEMORIAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2023

Pan Asian Repertory and Poetic Theater Productions will host a conversation with Armed Service Veteran poets following the matinee performance of Memorial, by Livian Yeh, on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

Stephanie Ybarra To Depart Baltimore Center Stage After 5 Years Of Leadership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 11, 2023

Baltimore Center Stage has announced that Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra will depart from the organization after five years of leadership on April 1, 2023 to become Program Officer in Arts and Culture at the Mellon Foundation, the nation's largest supporter of the arts and humanities.

TheaterWorksUSA & The Apollo to Present Staged Reading of New Musical LONG WAY DOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2022

 TheaterWorksUSA in association with The Apollo, will present an invite only staged reading of Jason Reynolds’ New York Times best-selling young adult novel Long Way Down in a compelling new musical by Dahlak Brathwaite and Khiyon Hursey, directed and choreographed by Ken-Matt Martin on November 21 at Pearl Studios.   

Ken-Matt Martin To Direct New Production Of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS At Baltimore Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2022

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Tenor Eric Ferring to Release 'No Choice But Love: Songs of the LGBTQ+ Community'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022

The two-CD length album seeks to highlight diverse LGBTQIA+ voices and perspectives, through revelatory performances of important songs by some of today’s leading composers, including the world premiere recording of Ben Moore’s Love Remained in a new version for tenor, and the commissioned title work, No Choice but Love.

The League of Chicago Theatres Names Marissa Lynn Ford New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors announced the selection of Marissa Lynn Ford as the organization’s new Executive Director.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Student Theatre Productions in Broadway Student Theatre Productions
(2/24/23 - 2/26/23)
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Carrie the Musical in Broadway Carrie the Musical
(10/27/22 - 10/30/22)
CAST
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Please Have a Seat and Someone Will Be With You Shortly by Garth Wingfield
(4/15/22 - 4/15/22)
Pulse Productions @ Drake University
Songs For A New World in Broadway Songs For A New World
(4/30/20 - 5/3/20)
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Life is Short
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
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Hand to God
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
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PIPPIN in Broadway PIPPIN
(11/21/19 - 11/24/19)
DRAKE UNIVERSITY-THEATRE DEPARTMENT
Time Stands Still
(2/21/19 - 2/24/19)
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This is Our Youth
(2/21/19 - 2/24/19)
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LITTLE WOMEN in Broadway LITTLE WOMEN
(1/24/19 - 1/26/19)
DRAKE UNIVERSITY-THEATRE DEPARTMENT
CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(1/19/17 - 1/21/17)
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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
(4/15/16 - 4/15/16)
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(2/25/16 - 2/28/16)
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The Threepenny Opera
(1/22/15 - 1/24/15)
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Jesus Christ Superstar in Broadway Jesus Christ Superstar
(11/13/14 - 11/16/14)
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The Glory of Living
(4/28/11 - 5/1/11)
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Standing On My Knees
(3/24/11 - 3/27/11)
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