Articles by: Cordella Prather

DMACC Theatre presents “Macbeth” (just don’t call it that!)

DMACC Theatre presents “Macbeth” (just don’t call it that!)

April 27, 2026 at 12:01 pm 0 comments

DMACC Theatre performed Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at the Ankeny Campus Black Box Theater; in all, there were seven showings beginning March 6, and returning March 26 after spring break. The play is more commonly called “The Scottish Play” by those in the theatre because of a supposed curse resulting from sayingRead More

Bret Anthony Johnston; photo courtesy DMACC.

Author shares thoughts on publishing, work, and skateboarding

April 7, 2026 at 8:45 am 0 comments

The Celebration of the Literary Arts brought in author Bret Anthony Johnston on February 26 as their author of the month. The author event took place in Building 2, Room 25A/B at 11:15 a.m.for about an hour to discuss his new book and answer a variety of questions from theRead More

DMACC One Book author speaks at Ankeny campus

DMACC One Book author speaks at Ankeny campus

November 10, 2025 at 2:10 pm 0 comments

Nikki Erlick, the author of “The Measure,” spoke to a full audience at the DMACC Ankeny campus on Tuesday, November 4, in Building 5 at 10 a.m. “The Measure” is the 2025 selection for the DMACC Library’s “One Book, One College, One Community.” Erlick spoke about how she was inspiredRead More

Apiary production photo courtesy Krister Strandskov.

“The Apiary” in an intense experience

November 5, 2025 at 10:58 am 0 comments

“The Apiary” by Kate Douglas was performed at the Ankeny campus in the Black Box Theatre, located in Building 5. There were seven performances from October 3 to 12. By the entrance, there was a coat rack with white lab coats that audience members were encouraged to wear during theRead More

Author Jess Walter: think of writing as "playing"

Author Jess Walter: think of writing as “playing”

September 29, 2025 at 11:38 am 0 comments

As part of the Celebration of the Literary Arts, author Jess Walter came to the DMACC Ankeny campus on Sept. 11 to discuss his new book, “So Far Gone,” and answer questions from the audience.  He discussed his life, and he described how he got the idea for “So FarRead More