Long ago there lived three fierce warriors. From the Kingdom of Backyard came Rock; from the Empire of Mom’s Home Office came Paper, and from a messy village in the Junk Drawer Realm came Scissors. They were the strongest, smartest, and fastest in all the land. Though they searched far and wide for worthy opponents, no one could beat them…until they met each other and a musical battle royale began to see who would come out on top!

Suggested reading: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex

Sensory-friendly performance: The 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 16, 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; 1:00 PM only, Sunday, May 9

School Matinees:

9:30 AM & Noon, Tuesday, May 11 & May 17, 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.