Dragons Love Tacos

ADDED SHOW: 7:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024

You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!

Note: Dragons Love Tacos will be presented in the John Viars Theatre.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please call the ticket office at 515.277.6261, Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday. We have supporters who want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see this production.

Click here to download a PDF of the Dragons Love Tacos P Bill Jr.

Performance Times:
7:00 PM Fridays; 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays; ADDED SHOW: 7:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 9
School Matinees:
9:30 AM & Noon, Tuesday, Mar. 5, & Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024
Theatre:
Kate Goldman Children's Theatre Presented in the John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
1 hour including a 15 minute intermission
Content Advisory:
Playhouse children’s theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.
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In the News

Interview with Amanda Arthur-Struss and David A. VanCleave, Hello Iowa, WHO-TV13, Feb. 28, 2024

Des Musicals review, Mar. 7, 2024

Company

  • Yellow Dragon

    Amanda Arthur-Struss

    Yellow Dragon
  • Blue Dragon

    Cedric Fevrier

    Blue Dragon
  • Red Dragon

    Michael Howland

    Red Dragon
  • White Dragon

    Maggie Miller

    White Dragon
  • Man in Suit

    Bobby Nalean

    Man in Suit
  • Boy

    Knox Schupbach

    Boy
  • Leroy

    Amaya Veldkamp

    Leroy
  • Director

    David A. VanCleave

    Director
  • Choreographer / Assistant Director

    Michael Beasley

    Choreographer / Assistant Director
  • Scenic Designer

    Katherine Stepanek

    Scenic Designer
  • Costume Designer

    Jessica Van Essen

    Costume Designer
  • Properties Designer

    Katelyn Hughes

    Properties Designer
  • Stage Manager

    Jenna Darsee

    Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Jonathan Garton

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Artistic Director

    Katy Merriman

    Artistic Director

Photos/Video

  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, Bobby Nalean as Man in Suit, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, and Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Amaya Veldkamp as Leroy, Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon, and Knox Schupbach as Boy. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, Bobby Nalean as Man in Suit, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, and Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Amaya Veldkamp as Leroy, Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon, and Knox Schupbach as Boy. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, Bobby Nalean as Man in Suit, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, and Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, Bobby Nalean as Man in Suit, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, and Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Amaya Veldkamp as Leroy, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, Knox Schupbach as BoyCedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, and Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Dragons Love Tacos cast features (clockwise from left) Maggie Miller as White Dragon, Michael Howland as Red Dragon, Bobby Nalean as Man in Suit, Cedric Fevrier as Blue Dragon, and Amanda Arthur-Struss as Yellow Dragon. Dragons Love Tacos is Mar. 1-10, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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Press Release

Des Moines Playhouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kill Date: Mar. 10, 2024
Subject: The Des Moines Playhouse Presents: Dragons Love Tacos
Contact: Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse Marketing & Public Relations Director, 515-974-5358 

The Des Moines Playhouse, now in its 29th season of Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre, presents Dragons Love Tacos, Mar. 1-10, 2024. Tickets are available at dmplayhouse.com and by phone at 515.277.6261. Dragons Love Tacos is sponsored by Nationwide.

You know what dragons really love? Tacos of course! A kid and their dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the Dos and Don’ts of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!

The Playhouse cast includes Amanda Arthur-Struss, Cedric Fevrier, Michael Howland, Maggie Miller, Bobby Nalean, Knox Schupbach, and Amaya Veldkamp. Dragons Love Tacos is directed by David A. VanCleave with choreography by Michael Beasley, scenic design by Katherine Stepanek, costume design by Jessica Van Essen, and lighting design by Daniel Abens.

The Playhouse mission, as one of Iowa's largest and oldest producing theatres, is to create extraordinary, shared experiences through live theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage. 

Dragons Love Tacos
Performances: 7:00 p.m. Fridays, 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays, Mar. 1-10, 2024
Tickets: $19 Adults/$14 Students 
Purchase at dmplayhouse.com 

The Playhouse can provide for those who have the need for ASL translations or descriptive services with advance notice. Please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.

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Show Credits

Written by Ernie Nolan

Based on the book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

With music by Chris LaPorte

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

Sponsored by

  • Nationwide