Des Moines Christian Drama presents Sarah, Plain and Tall
October 13, 2026
Join us for DMC’s production of Sarah, Plain and Tall, a heartwarming story of family, belonging, and new beginnings. Based on Patricia MacLachlan’s beloved Newbery Medal–winning book, the play follows Sarah, a woman from Maine who answers a Kansas widower’s newspaper advertisement seeking a wife. As she gets to know Jacob and his children, Anna and Caleb, a hopeful question emerges: Will Sarah stay? Filled with gentle humor and touching moments, this timeless story explores the courage it takes to open our hearts and find a place to call home.
Reserve your tickets and enjoy this beloved story brought to life by our students!
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Location:
📍 DMC Performance Hall
Showtimes:
🎭 November 5 at 6:30 p.m.
🎭 November 7 at 11:00 a.m.
🎭 November 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets:
🎟️ Adults: $10
🎟️ Students: $5
Student Feature
Clara Smit ('27), Cast Member and Head of Costuming
Characters: Hettie and the mail woman from Maine
"This is my fourth show with the DMC Drama. My favorite thing about being in theater is the relationships I've been able to form. There's so many amazing people involved in drama, and I've made so many of my best friends on stage. This year's production is student-led as cast members we were given creative freedom over set design, props, costuming, makeup, and hair. It's been amazing to see people using their God-given creativity to create a truly vibrant show. We've worked so hard and I'm so excited for people to fall in love with this story just like we did!"
Student Feature
Arthur De Mello dos Santos ('27), Cast Member
Character: Judson Moffet (the narrator's fiance) and background character
"This is my first production at DMC, and I auditioned because I have always been interested in acting and performance. I enjoy the relationships you build with fellow cast members and seeing the set go from nothing to a fully polished background. I have learned time management skills since play practice takes a large part of my afternoon, meaning I have to find other times to do homework. Working together as a team to get this production done helps me build fellowship with other believers. Also producing a show and using my God-given acting talent to glorify Him at our school is very rewarding as a Christian. I'm really looking forward to seeing the public's reaction to some of the funny scenes."