Giving Tree Theater

Giving Tree Theater Join us for amazing theatrical shows and events in a unique venue, with the "comfiest" seats around!
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We want to offer a "one of a kind" intimate and immersive live performance experience. We aim to evoke a sense of nostalgia and history while offering some of the most comfortable seating available in any theater in the region. Every interaction is an experience, and Giving Tree is committed to making each one unique.

At Giving Tree Theater, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone.That's why we're proud to partner with East...
06/01/2026

At Giving Tree Theater, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone.

That's why we're proud to partner with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, an organization dedicated to providing arts education opportunities for children and families throughout our community. Through music, visual arts, theater, and more, they help young people and adults, too, discover their creativity, build confidence, and find their voice.

As part of our commitment to giving back, $1 from every ticket sold at Giving Tree Theater supports our nonprofit partners, including Eastern Iowa Arts Academy. When you attend a show, you're not only supporting local entertainment—you're helping make arts education possible for the next generation.

Learn more about the incredible work Eastern Iowa Arts Academy is doing in our community at www.easterniowaartsacademy.org.

🐠🎭 Don’t forget — auditions for Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. are TOMORROW at GTT Youth Theater!We’re looking for young perf...
05/31/2026

🐠🎭 Don’t forget — auditions for Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. are TOMORROW at GTT Youth Theater!

We’re looking for young performers ages 10–17 to join us for this exciting underwater adventure full of music, fun, and unforgettable characters.

📍 Auditions
Monday, June 1 & Tuesday, June 2
6:00–8:30 PM
(You only need to attend one evening)

Audition directions and information are available at:
givingtreetheater.com/audition

Come make a splash with us this summer! 🌊✨

Hey parents… how’s that “I’ll figure summer out later” plan going? 😅If you just looked at the calendar and realized your...
05/30/2026

Hey parents… how’s that “I’ll figure summer out later” plan going? 😅

If you just looked at the calendar and realized your kids are about to be home eating snacks every 14 minutes, we’re here to help.

Giving Tree Theater Summer Classes are now open for students entering grades 2–8!

🎭 Acting
🎶 Musical Theater
⭐ Play in a Week
🎨 Behind-the-Scenes Creative Design

Translation: your kids get an unforgettable summer full of creativity, confidence, and fun… and you get a few glorious hours where nobody says “I’m bored.”

You’re welcome. 😉

Register now before classes fill up:
givingtreetheater.com/education

🎮⚔️ COSPLAY CON opens TONIGHT in The Girl of La Mancha!Every convention has them...The heroes.The villains.The cosplayer...
05/30/2026

🎮⚔️ COSPLAY CON opens TONIGHT in The Girl of La Mancha!

Every convention has them...

The heroes.
The villains.
The cosplayers.
The gamers.
And those two people who have been beefing online for months and finally meet in person. 👀

What could possibly go wrong?

Find out when GTT Youth Theater presents The Girl of La Mancha, a hilarious and imaginative adventure where fantasy and reality collide.

Whether you're a cosplay pro, a fantasy nerd, or just know someone who takes their fandom a little too seriously, this show is for you.

🎟️ Opens tonight!

Something special is headed to GTT Tavern...Join us Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 PM as Mamma Yaga makes a special guest app...
05/29/2026

Something special is headed to GTT Tavern...

Join us Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 PM as Mamma Yaga makes a special guest appearance at the Tavern.

You already know GTT Tavern is full of mischief, mayhem, and adventure. Add Mamma Yaga to the mix, and this night promises even more laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments.

Check out Mamma Yaga on TikTok before the show:

Get your tickets now and get ready for a night of Tavern fun.

🥣🚂 The Boxcar Children opens TONIGHT!After a long day of adventure, hard work, and making a home in a boxcar, there’s no...
05/29/2026

🥣🚂 The Boxcar Children opens TONIGHT!

After a long day of adventure, hard work, and making a home in a boxcar, there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup.

Unfortunately, our concession stand doesn't serve soup. 😄

But we do have plenty of great snacks, candy, popcorn, and beverages to enjoy while you take in this heartwarming GTT Youth Theater production.

Join us for a story filled with adventure, resilience, family, and imagination—and treat yourself to a snack while you're here.

🎟️ Tickets are available now!

Attention procrastinating parents… 👀Did you just realize school is almost out and your kids are about to be home ALL. DA...
05/29/2026

Attention procrastinating parents… 👀

Did you just realize school is almost out and your kids are about to be home ALL. DAY. LONG.?

We’ve got you covered.

Giving Tree Theater’s Summer Classes are packed with acting, musical theater, creativity, laughter, and fun for students entering grades 2–8. Whether your child loves the spotlight, wants to make new friends, or just needs something exciting to do this summer, we have a class for them.

And the best part? They’ll build confidence, creativity, and memories while having an absolute blast.

Classes are filling quickly, so now’s the time to make your “summer plan” look really impressive. 😎

Register now: givingtreetheater.com/education

🧸🚂 The Boxcar Children opens TOMORROW at Giving Tree Theater!We have a feeling you’re going to love this show almost as ...
05/28/2026

🧸🚂 The Boxcar Children opens TOMORROW at Giving Tree Theater!

We have a feeling you’re going to love this show almost as much as Benny loves his bear. ❤️

Filled with adventure, heart, imagination, and family, this GTT Youth Theater production brings the beloved classic to life with an incredible cast of young performers.

Join us for a story that reminds us that home is built with the people we love most. 🌳✨

🎟️ Get your tickets now before the boxcar rolls out of town!

Dubbed Bernadette Peters’ doppelgänger, award-winning performer Mia Gimenez brings Almost Bernadette to the stage in thi...
05/28/2026

Dubbed Bernadette Peters’ doppelgänger, award-winning performer Mia Gimenez brings Almost Bernadette to the stage in this sparkling cabaret, a love letter to the songs, stories, and spirit that shaped Mia’s artistry and inspired her signature identity, MiaSings.

Inspired by Sondheim’s muse and q***rly reimagined through Mia’s own journey, Almost Bernadette weaves together songs like the poignant Move On, the sultry Fever, and the iconic Losing My Mind with personal stories of identity, resilience, and transformation. Reviewers have called Mia’s performances “heartbreaking,” “stunning visually and vocally,” and “full-throated, passionate, and transformative.”

Mia sings with wit, warmth, and vulnerability ✦ blending the vocal mastery of her classical training with the intimacy and humor of cabaret. A proud q***r artist and founder of the internationally recognized Gimenez Voice Academy, she champions inclusion, authenticity, and artistic courage, known for a gender-affirming and genre-blending approach to training voices of all ages and abilities.

With stage credits ranging from the Lyric Opera of Chicago to the Great American Music Hall, Mia brings Broadway flair, storytelling, and a little glorious smudging wherever she lands. Mia now brings Broadway flair, storytelling, and a little glorious smudging home to Iowa.

If she’s the brushstroke ✦ I’m the smudge.

Something is stirring in the shadows at Giving Tree Theater…Before the quest begins, before the laughter and legend unfo...
05/27/2026

Something is stirring in the shadows at Giving Tree Theater…

Before the quest begins, before the laughter and legend unfold, there is only Darkness.

Enter a world where fantasy blurs with reality in The Girl of La Mancha — a bold, imaginative adventure filled with unlikely heroes, impossible dreams, and the courage to fight for light even when the world says otherwise.

Join us as we introduce Darkness: the looming force standing between Donna Quixote and her impossible quest. Mysterious, powerful, and ever-present, Darkness challenges every character to decide who they truly are.

Come experience the magic, humor, and heart of The Girl of La Mancha at Giving Tree Theater. The quest is calling. Will you answer?

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Marion, IA
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