Red Riding Hood
Wolfgang, the greatest actor in the world, is interrupted in his tale-telling when a delivery person arrives with a mysterious package – but the show must go on and a wolf’s gotta eat. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’ll find.
Suggested reading: Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten: The Story of Little Red Riding Hood as told by The Wolf by Trisha Speed Shaskan
This production does use haze and flashing lights.
NEW Sensory-friendly performance: The 4:00 PM, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, 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.
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.
Click here to download the P Bill Jr.
- Performance Times:
- 7:00 PM Fridays; 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays
- School Matinees:
- 9:30 AM & Noon, Tuesdays, Jan. 13 & 20, 2026
- Theatre:
- Kate Goldman Family Series in the Studio Theatre
- Content Advisory:
- Playhouse family theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.
- Download Playbill
