Iowa River Players Community Theater

Iowa River Players Community Theater Welcome to the theatre! 🎭 We direct and present 2-3 plays each season, have a 200-seat facility and are part of the Belmond Area Arts Council.

Please join us as a lively audience, on stage or behind the scenes of each adventure here in Rowan, Iowa! ✨ See also: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iowariverplayers/
We are a community theater, strategically positioned, a short drive from several towns - Belmond, Hampton, Clarion, Eagle Grove, Webster City, Meservey, Latimer, Alexander, Dows, Galt, Klemme and many more. We put on 3-4 performanc

es per year and occasionally have special guests come to show off their talents, as well. Our Climate controlled facility can seat nearly 200 people and even has a few dozen seats in the balcony. Our organization is powered by a large crew of volunteers, who are involved because they love theatre and the arts. It takes a lot of money to operate the theater, but we are fortunate to have many supporters, donors and audience members to keep us going. In 2012 we installed a radiant heating system that keeps our audience members nice and toasty. We are constantly updating and upgrading the facility to improve the ambience and the functionality, which benefits everyone involved.

Iowa River Players is hitting the road to bring our Jack and the Beanstalk Drama Class to four fantastic local communiti...
06/13/2026

Iowa River Players is hitting the road to bring our Jack and the Beanstalk Drama Class to four fantastic local communities. If you have a creative child or teen who loves to perform, this is for them! Join us this summer at your local library!!

Clarion Iowa Public Library
Dows Community Library
Belmond Public Library
Meservey Public Library

Sheffield Public Library
06/09/2026

Sheffield Public Library

Join us in welcoming the cast of The Diary of Anne Frank!

We are honored to share the story of bravery of the Frank family and numerous others afflicted during the Holocaust. A story that will be forever as one of bravery, hope and courage during a time of uncertainty. We look forward to seeing you in June!

🕯️ The Diary of Anne Frank
June 20 & 27 at 7:00 pm
June 21 & 28 at 3:00 pm

Tickets will be available online starting June 1st!!

06/03/2026

News 1 June 2026 / Comments Iowa River Players Community Theater brings The Diary of Anne Frank to stage Members of the Iowa River Players Community Theater cast of The Diary of Anne Frank pose during rehearsals for the upcoming production. Front row, from left, are Luanne Krabbe, Chloe Morales, Bel...

"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." — Anne FrankIowa River Players Community...
06/01/2026

"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." — Anne Frank

Iowa River Players Community Theatre is honored to present The Diary of Anne Frank. Join us this June for a deeply moving, timeless story of hope, resilience, and the human spirit during one of history’s darkest times.

The Diary of Anne Frank
June 20 & 27 at 7:00 pm
June 21 & 28 at 3:00 pm
(Opening night is a free-will donation!)

🎟️ Tickets available online or at the door!

https://onthestage.tickets/show/irp/6a1b4dfd67d38677bc7fa688

Join us in welcoming the cast of The Diary of Anne Frank! We are honored to share the story of bravery of the Frank fami...
05/23/2026

Join us in welcoming the cast of The Diary of Anne Frank!

We are honored to share the story of bravery of the Frank family and numerous others afflicted during the Holocaust. A story that will be forever as one of bravery, hope and courage during a time of uncertainty. We look forward to seeing you in June!

🕯️ The Diary of Anne Frank
June 20 & 27 at 7:00 pm
June 21 & 28 at 3:00 pm

Tickets will be available online starting June 1st!!

Calling all young performers! 🎭We’ll be at the Dows Community Library on July 11th for our Jack and the Beanstalk theatr...
05/16/2026

Calling all young performers! 🎭
We’ll be at the Dows Community Library on July 11th for our Jack and the Beanstalk theatre workshop! This is a great introduction for kids interested in theatre, creativity, and having fun on stage!

The Iowa River Players Community Theater will be coming to the Library on Saturday, July 11th from 10AM to Noon for a Drama Class and Performance for children 7 and up. We are very excited about this new collaboration and hope to see many of the community's children attend. Please call the library at 515-852-4326 or email us at [email protected] to register your child today!

✨ For the past 5 weeks, our cast and volunteers have been pouring their hearts into bringing The Diary of Anne Frank to ...
05/16/2026

✨ For the past 5 weeks, our cast and volunteers have been pouring their hearts into bringing The Diary of Anne Frank to life. From developing each character to transforming the stage into the Secret Annex, it has been incredible to watch our community come together through theatre, history, and storytelling. 📕

These photos were taken a few weeks ago before our dedicated volunteers completed even more work on the set and we are so grateful for everyone who has helped make this production possible.

Please note our updated performance times: 🎭
June 20 & 27 at 7:00 pm
June 21 & 28 at 3:00 pm

🎟️ Tickets will be available for purchase next month, and we cannot wait to share this meaningful production with our community.

✨ Be sure to also watch for upcoming events hosted with local libraries, including a children’s drama class designed to inspire creativity and a love for the arts in younger generations. More information will be shared in the coming days!

11/29/2025

Due to weather Night Terror Before Christmas 🎄 will be cancelled tonight! Stay warm and safe!! ⛄️

11/28/2025

Tonight’s Night Terror Before Christmas event is cancelled due to the weather.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on conditions and will update everyone about Saturday’s Night Terror Before Christmas as we get closer. Stay safe and thank you for understanding!

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901 W Broadway
Rowan, IA
50470

Opening Hours

Friday 6:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 4:30pm

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