Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses because, well, they’re boys. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?” Morris’ journey is a vibrant celebration of the courage it takes to be your own person and the joy found in staying true to yourself.

Suggested reading: Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino and Isabelle Malenfant

Sensory-friendly performance: The 4:00 PM, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, performance will be modified to be more accessible and comfortable for audience members who might find the traditional theatre environment overwhelming. The IRIS Sensation Team will provide free audio description. The Playhouse can provide for those who have the need for ASL translations with advance notice. Please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261 as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for all requests. Click here to learn more about sensory-friendly performances at The Playhouse.

Tickets are currently only available as part of a season ticket package. Individual show tickets will go on sale in summer 2026.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please fill out this form. We have Playhouse donors who have generously supported a limited number of pay-what-you-can tickets for distribution. Requests should be made prior to opening night.

Performance Times:

7:00 PM Fridays; 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays

School Matinees:

9:30 AM & Noon, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027

Theatre:

Kate Goldman Family Series in the Studio Theatre

Run Time:

TBD

Content Advisory:

Playhouse family theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.