Supporting Ames High School Speech and Drama Programs
The Ames High School Speech and Drama Booster Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the educational and performance experiences of Ames High School's Speech and Drama students.
"What fools these mortals be". Ames High Drama is proud to present William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Journey with us from the rigid court of Athens into a moonlit forest where fairies weave their potent magic. In this whimsical and enduring tale, four frantic lovers, a bumbling troupe of aspiring actors, and a powerful Fairy King and Queen locked in a battle of wills all collide on the day of the Athenian King and Queen’s Wedding. Watch as love potions, mistaken identities, and mischievous sprites transform devotion into delightful chaos. Come see this enchanting comedy.
Available at the door or skip the crowd and purchase online below.
If you would like to support AHS Drama by volunteering, there are many opportunities to help with A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Performance Days Opportunities Nov. 7, 8 & 9: sell tickets at the door, usher, help with cookies at intermission, strike after the final show
In addition we would appreciate your help serving meals to the cast & crew Nov. 1 & 7 and have a few more items needed for those meals.
Thank you for your support!
Help on Performance Weekend Nov. 7, 8, & 9:
Volunteer for Performance Dates
Help on Tech Saturday Nov. 1:
Support our students by becoming a member of the Speech & Drama Booster club
It's Merch Time! Order by Sept. 12.
Support your AHS Speech or Drama student with yard signs and merch!
Mary Poppins Earns Top Honors
The Ames High School theater department will participate in the 2025 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school’s achievements for its April production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins!
Ames High School will be recognized with the following awards and honors:
Production Awards
Outstanding Musical Production
Outstanding Ensemble
Student Awards
Outstanding Achievement in a Principal Role – Zachary Peters as “Bert”
Outstanding Achievement in a Principal Role – Elijah Hufford as “George Banks”
Outstanding Achievement in a Principal Role – Madie Fischer as “Mary Poppins”
Outstanding Achievement in a Principal Role – Naomi Stevens as “Winifred Banks”
Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-The-Scenes Role – Kaylee McClure for Publicity
Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-The-Scenes Role – Lily Klindt for Costume Design
Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-The-Scenes Role – Miles Peterson & Norah Klocke for Scenic Design
Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-The-Scenes Role – Addison Jurgens & Neve Sprecher for Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-The-Scenes Role – Norah Klocke for Stage Management
Tickets to the Showcase, which start at $15, will go on sale on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10 am at DMPA.org, the Des Moines Civic Center Ticket Office, and by phone at 515-246-2300. The Awards Showcase will be live-streamed at IowaPBS.org as part of a collaboration with Iowa PBS. Iowa PBS will also broadcast a highlights special of the event later this summer on dates to be announced.
READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE ON THE AMES SCHOOL DISTRICT SITE