Story Theater Company

05/29/2026

🚀 Last chance to register!! 🐯

Registration for Playful Performers: Session A and Story Creation Experience closes June 1!

If you've been thinking about signing up, now's the time! Join us for a week of creativity, imagination, storytelling, and theater fun.

Spots are still available, but registration won't be open much longer!

Register here: https://www.storytheatercompany.org/summer-workshops/

05/26/2026

The latest edition of the STC Gazette was just printed... We are excited to perform Newsies Jr. in June! 📰

Newsies Jr. performing at the Ames City Auditorium
June 19 & 26 at 7PM
June 20, 21, 28, & 28 at 2PM

https://www.storytheatercompany.org/tickets/

05/15/2026

Looking for another (delicious) opportunity to support Story Theater Company? Look no further!

On June 2 from 5-9pm, when you order online using code "NDHGRA6" or show this flyer while ordering in person, 25% of the event sales will go towards STC!

Thank you in advance for supporting us!🌯

05/14/2026

Calling all theater kids: this is NOT your average dance.

Join us for STC's Spotlight Soirée-- a one-night-only celebration packed with music, dancing, red carpet photos, and theater kid chaos in the best way possible.

August 15 | Ages 11-18 | $10

Register by August 14!
https://www.storytheatercompany.org/summer-workshops/

05/13/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us Tuesday, May 26 from 5-8PM for a Community Care Event at Chick-Fil-A Ames!

When you order during the event, mention you’re there for “Spirit Night,” and 20% of the evening’s sales will be donated directly to Story Theater Company. It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to support arts education and youth theater in our community. We’d love to see you there!

05/12/2026

Can you create an entire play in just 24 hours??

At STC's 24-Hour Play Project, teens will brainstorm, write, rehearse, and perform a brand-new one-act play in just ONE DAY. Fast-paced, chaotic, creative, and certainly unforgettable.

Grades 7-12 | July 1-2
Register by June 22!
https://www.storytheatercompany.org/summer-workshops/

05/11/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to order summer t-shirts!!☀️

Summer Camp T-Shirts are here!!
You can add a tee right to your camp registration when you sign up!

Already registered but still want one? No worries-- you can log back into your Active account and add a shirt anytime.

Explore this summer's camps and register here!
https://www.storytheatercompany.org/summer-workshops/

05/01/2026

Let’s put on a play! Using the book Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter, we will create our characters and act out a story. We will also explore costumes, props, and set in preparation for our family showcase at the end.

To see more information on this camp and all summer opportunities, see our Summer Theater Camps & Events Page!
https://www.storytheatercompany.org/summer-workshops/

04/30/2026

We've got our caps on and our papes in hand! The Newsies Jr. cast is ready to seize the day!!

-CAST-

JACK KELLY - Dunkin Bearson
CRUTCHIE - Elias Englemann
DAVEY - Elijah Hufford
LES - Tanner Hansen
KATHERINE - Drea Miller
DARCY - Brece Call
JOSEPH PULITZER - Joseph Stone
BUNSEN - Micah Leichty
SEITZ - Manford Poole
HANNAH - Elizabeth Hobson
WIESEL - Owen Merrill
MORRIS DELANCEY - Caleb DuBois
OSCAR DELANCEY - James DuBois
SNYDER - Gwen Burrell
MEDDA LARKIN - Anna Mostek
PAT - Austin Bell
DOROTHY - Goldie Poole
BILL - Regan Richards
GOVERNOR TEDDY ROOSEVELT - Charlie Huntington
SPOT CONLON - Rylee Rail

ENSEMBLE
NEWSIES OF NEW YORK
RACE - Gaby Teske
ALBERT - Andrew Hansen
MURIEL - Sarah VanDyk
NANCY - Ilsa Briese
SPECS - Austin Bell
PIGTAILS - Kara Harding
HAZEL - Charlie Huntington
BUTTONS - Caroline Cran
TOMMY BOY - Dylan Mason
ROMEO - Samuel Harding
JO JO - Lila Mae Mostek
SCABS - Bianca Goetz, Jayden Thiphasouk, Maggie Haggas
CUSTOMERS/CITIZENS OF NEW YORK - Abigail McFarland, Joyce Starr, Leah Geisinger, Mia Caldwell
WOMAN - Brece Call
THE BOWERY BRIGADE - Vivian Speck, Joyce Starr
VAUDEVILLE PERFORMERS
ADA - Leah Geisinger
OLIVE - Kate Hansen
ETHEL - Maggie VanDyk
POLICE CHIEF - Vivien Ginder
POLICE OFFICERS - Goldie Poole, Regan Richards
WORKING CHILDREN OF NEW YORK CITY/GENERAL NEWSIES - Abigail McFarland, Joyce Starr, Kate Hansen, Maggie Haggas, Maggie VanDyk, Mia Caldwell, Rylee Rail, Vivian Speck

-CREW-
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - AJ Shill
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR - Brooks Cunningham
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR - Destiny Seiler
PROJECTIONS OPERATOR - William Hobson
WARDROBE ASSISTANT - Catherine Hobson, Terra Dunkin
SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS - Grover Haggas, Colin Merrill
BACKSTAGE CREW - Mina Siskow
FLY OPERATOR/BACKSTAGE CREW - Nora Easton

Performances:
June 19 & 26 at 7:00PM
June 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 2:00PM
Ames City Auditorium (520 6th St)
https://www.storytheatercompany.org/story-theater-company-presents-disneys-newsies-jr/