David Felton has been involved in theatre since his middle school production of The Wizard of Oz. Throughout high school he stayed onstage, and once he got to college he started exploring thebackstage world of theater. It was during college that he found his love of directing. Since graduating, he has become a board member for Carousel Theatre of Indianola, where he has servedfor nine years. During this time, he has helped to ensure that there has been at least one opportunity each year for a family-friendly show in which kids of all ages can be involved. While with Carousel, he has directed eight shows, including four musicals. He is also a judge and coach for the Iowa High School Speech Association and an adjudicator for the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards.
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First Show:
The Drowsy ChaperoneFavorite Show:
Come From AwayFavorite Stories:
- BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Omaha Performing Arts: Iowa Nice Meet Canada Nice - This was the first time I saw “Come From Away,” which quickly became a favorite show. Went on to see it in Chicago, Des Moines, and then finally in NYC.
- BWW Review: Splendid FELLOW TRAVELERS at Des Moines Metro Opera - This is one of my favorite shows I’ve seen done by Des Moines Metro Opera. It’s one I could have seen multiple times and still taken something different away from the show.
- BWW Review: NEWSIES at Des Moines Playhouse: A New Generation is Giving Audiences Something to Believe in. - This one will always be special as it closed the 100th Aniversary season at Des Moines Playhouse. They ended up pulling a quote to use with their 100th birthday celebration book:
- BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Des Moines Playhouse: A Show to Catch When the Current Storm Lifts! - I saw the final of two performances of this show before it closed due to Covid. When I wrote this; I wasn’t sure how long it would be before productions would start again.
- BWW Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Young Artist Theatre: There is Nothing Awkward Abut This Amazing Production - This will always be special as it was the first time I was reached out to by a parent who’s student was in the show after the review was completed thanking me for the review.
BWW Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Des Moines Playhouse-The Game is Afoot!
January 27, 2019
January 27, 2019
The game is afoot at the Des Moines Playhouse as they continue with their 100th season. This weekend they opened Ken Ludwig's 'Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' and the audience was eager and ready to play along. While familiarity with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' will help with some of the humor for the show, it is not necessary. There are plenty of laughs to be had during this show.
BWW Review: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE at Kate Goldman Children's Theatre-Des Moines Playhouse-A Miraculous Journey
January 13, 2019
January 13, 2019
Journeys take us to all sorts of amazing places. Some come in big sizes and are meant to be fun. Others come in the small size of a toy bunny made of china. 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', takes audiences on an amazing journey with a toy bunny made of china, on a journey where he learns the true meaning of love. Why is his journey miraculous? Well that is something you will have to go to the Kate Goldman's Children's Theatre at Des Moines Playhouse to find out.
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