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DMACC Ankeny Theatre
The Apiary
By Kate Douglas
Directed by Brittny Rebhuhn
Performances are held in the Black Box Theatre in Building 5 on the Ankeny Campus
At the following dates & times:
- Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m
- Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show start time
Any questions can be directed to theatre@dmacc.edu
About The Apiary:
It’s twenty-two years in the future, and honeybees are nearly extinct except for those
kept alive inside of labs. Zora is overqualified for her new job at one of these labs,
but she’s there because she loves bees—or what is left of them. Her stressed supervisor,
Gwen, has learned to keep her head and budget down so her research doesn’t get discontinued.
Zora, however, doesn’t mind spending her own time and money to try to rehabilitate
the bee population. When an unfortunate incident leads to a boost in the bees’ numbers,
Zora and her coworker Pilar have to decide just how far they’re willing to go to keep
the population growing. An unsettling and sharp-witted cautionary tale, The Apiary
warns that the key to protecting each other and the planet is right in front of us,
if only we would listen.
DMACC Ankeny Theatre produces shows & events geared toward our college student experiences. Our program does not proactively offer content ratings of shows as sensitivities vary amongst individuals and between families. For more information about any of our productions, please write to theatre@dmacc.edu.
THE 2025-2026 SEASON
The Apiary
By Kate Douglas
Directed by Brittny Rebhuhn
Performances are held in the Black Box Theatre in Building 5 on the Ankeny Campus
At the following dates & times:
- Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m
- Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show start time.
Any questions can be directed to theatre@dmacc.edu
About The Apiary:
It’s twenty-two years in the future, and honeybees are nearly extinct except for those
kept alive inside of labs. Zora is overqualified for her new job at one of these labs,
but she’s there because she loves bees—or what is left of them. Her stressed supervisor,
Gwen, has learned to keep her head and budget down so her research doesn’t get discontinued.
Zora, however, doesn’t mind spending her own time and money to try to rehabilitate
the bee population. When an unfortunate incident leads to a boost in the bees’ numbers,
Zora and her coworker Pilar have to decide just how far they’re willing to go to keep
the population growing. An unsettling and sharp-witted cautionary tale, The Apiary
warns that the key to protecting each other and the planet is right in front of us,
if only we would listen.
Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up
By Joel Kim Booster
Directed by Sarah Kate Bode
Performances are held in the Black Box Theatre in Building 5 on the Ankeny Campus
At the following dates & times:
- Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 pm
- Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, November 21 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 pm
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show start time.
Any questions can be directed to theatre@dmacc.edu
About Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up:
Hollywood's hottest young couple has decided to split up for good. As the media erupts
in speculation and their fan base begins to dissolve, one man decides to take matters
into his own hands. Kidnapped by the fan boy from hell, the pair is faced with an
ultimatum to rekindle their dead relationship or suffer the consequences.
Macbeth
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Carl Lindberg
Directed by Carl Lindberg
Performances are held in the Black Box Theatre in Building 5 on the Ankeny Campus
At the following dates & times:
- Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm
- Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 pm
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show start time.
Any questions can be directed to theatre@dmacc.edu
About Macbeth:
Macbeth, set primarily in Scotland, mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. Three
“Weïrd Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy
that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of Banquo will also reign. When
Macbeth arrives at his castle, he and Lady Macbeth plot to assassinate King Duncan,
soon to be their guest, so that Macbeth can become king.
DMACC Ankeny Theatre produces shows & events geared toward our college student experiences. Our program does not proactively offer content ratings of shows as sensitivities vary amongst individuals and between families. For more information about any of our productions, please write to theatre@dmacc.edu.
Performance Venue
Black Box Theatre
The Black Box Theatre (added in 2016) is a flexible space that can be configured for many types of staging styles. When used in conjunction with a theatrical stage there is flexible seating for up to 200. The Black Box is located within Building 5 near the center of campus and can be accessed from Lots M, K and L.
For visual assistance with where the Black Box Theatre in Building 5 is and where to park, here is a link to the campus map, as well as the Building 5 Student Center.
If you are interested in helping with the production offstage, please contact Production Manager, Rachel Trimble to set up backstage interviews!
Contacts:
Carl Lindberg, Program Chair: celindberg@dmacc.edu
Rachel Trimble, Production Manager: rltrimble@dmacc.edu