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Musical Theater and Drama

Each school year students perform a spring play or musical directed by a community theater professional. Students have whisked audiences away to the The Little Mermaid, James and the Giant Peach, and Mary Poppins. In addition to roles on stage, there are also opportunities for behind-the-scenes technical expertise and stage management.

Upcoming Performances

26-27 Sarah, Plain and Tall
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Recent Performances

25-26 Seussical the Musical
24-25 Disney's The Little Mermaid
23-24 Camelot and Camelittle
22-23 James and the Giant Peach
21-22 Peter and the Starcatcher
20-21 Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins
20-21 Senior Showcase: Radium Girls
19-20 The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
18-19 The Wizard of Oz
17-18 Peter Pan

Directors

Manda Miller
Grace Oliver ('21)

Seussical the Musical

The 25-26 cast and crew of Seussical the Musical received many recognitions from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA). The Des Moines Christian Schools theater department also participated in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school's achievements for the production.

Outstanding Overall Technical and Creative Achievement

Outstanding Achievement for Ensemble

Outstanding Achievement in a Principal Role
– Molly Jingst ('26) as Cat in the Hat
– Deacon Menninga ('26) as Horton the Elephant

Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role
– Skyler Ruisch ('27) and Heidi Harris ('27), Heads of Props

Special Recognition in a Principal Role
– Abby Gehlbach ('26) as Gertrude McFuzz
– Peter Vermillion ('27) as Boy/Jojo