Class Act Productions (CAP) Theatre
About
"Theatre for Children, by Children" in Greater Des Moines
Class Act Productions (CAP) is a volunteer-managed nonprofit children's theatre in Altoona (east Des Moines metro) running mainstage musical productions, workshops, improv classes, and summer programming for grades 1-12.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Curriculum centers on production participation by kids, with a tagline of "Theatre for Children, by Children." Offerings include:
- Mainstage musical productions
- Workshops on specific theater skills
- Improvisation classes
- Summer CAmP! programming (grades 1-12)
- Audition-based casting
- Stage and tech crew opportunities
What's Included
- Indoor venue at 201 1st Ave S, Altoona
- Volunteer-run nonprofit structure
- Mainstage musical platform
- Multi-format programming (productions, workshops, camp)
- Grade 1-12 age range
- East-metro location for Polk County families
Experience
Kid-led culture and east-side metro location make this a distinct option from the downtown big-three (Playhouse, DMPA, DMYAT) - well-suited for families in Altoona/Pleasant Hill/Bondurant who want a closer-to-home children's theater home.