Featuring a wide variety of original songs and sketches that celebrate and poke gentle fun at the unique people, places and traditions of the great state of Iowa, UTOPIA is sure to bring a smile to your face and a warm feeling to your heartland!  “You will laugh. Hard.” raved Michael Morrain of the Des Moines Register in his review of the original 2010 production.  The 2011 version will include the most popular material from the original production plus six new songs and sketches. At a time of year when many out-of-state visitors will be visiting for the holidays, this is the perfect family entertainment option for anyone wanting to get a hilarious taste of life in Iowa! Subject matter and language may not be suitable for audiences under the age of 13.  Running time: 2 hours.

Upcoming Productions

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Stoner Theater
221 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa

Thursday, December 15 – 7:30pm (preview)
Friday, December 16 – 7:30pm (opening)
Saturday, December 17 – 7:30pm
Sunday, December 18 – 2:00pm
Tuesday, December 20 – 7:30pm
Thursday, December 22 – 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 28 – 7:30pm
Friday, December 30 – 7:30pm
Saturday, December 31 – 7:30pm (closing)

Tickets:
515-246-2300
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/49258/1613889/
All seats general admission
Group and two-play (CAUCUS! and UTOPIA) discounts available at the Civic Center box office.

Production Team:
DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: Anne Arthur Frett
ADDITIONAL DIRECTION: Robert John Ford
ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY: Alison Shafer
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Francine Griffith
SCENIC DESIGN: Patty Ford
LIGHTING DESIGN: Jim Trenberth
COSTUME DESIGN: Donna Kunkel
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Cody Schug
SOUND DESIGN: Steve Schmitt
PROP MASTER: Therese Herold
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Marc Francisco

Cast:
Mary Bricker
Craig Petersen
Megan Schug
Nick Toussaint

Photos, video, press stories, and more information to be added in the next few weeks!