Contact Us

Des Moines Metro Opera
106 West Boston Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: 515-961-6221
Fax: 515-961-8175

Administrative Staff

Artistic Director and Founder
Robert L. Larsen

Executive Director and CEO
Thomas Smith

Director of Development & Community Relations
Robert Montana

Artistic Administrator and Director of Education
Michael Egel

Marketing & Public Relations Director
McB Smith

Graphic Designer
Kimberly Udrovich

Box Office Manager
Dennis Hendrickson

Business Manager
Arlys Breuklander

Administrative Assistant
Chari Kruse

Orchestra Personnel Manager
Mark Dorr

Production Manager

Randy Farris

Driving Directions

Click here to download a printable map and driving directions.

To Blank Performing Arts Center

FROM I-80 (westbound):

• take HWY 65 SE bypass around the east and south sides of Des Moines to HWY 65/69 South and proceed with the following directions

FROM DES MOINES:

• South on HWY 65/69 (SE 14th St. in Des Moines) to 3rd stoplight in Indianola which is Iowa Ave.
• Turn right (west) onto Iowa Ave. and proceed to North D St. (one way south), turn left
• Theater is about 3 blocks south (large gray concrete building between North D and North E Sts.

FROM I-80 (eastbound):

• Take I-35 South exit and proceed with the following directions

FROM I-35 (southbound):

• Take HWY 5 exit south (Norwalk)
• Take Indianola, HWY 65/69 South exit and proceed south to 3rd stoplight in Indianola which is Iowa Ave.
• Turn right (west) onto Iowa Ave. and proceed to North D St. (one way south), turn left
• Theater is about 3 blocks south (large gray concrete building between North D and North E Sts.

Parking is available on North D and North E Sts. (either side of theater) and also in lots one block north and directly south of theater.

Wheelchair accessible area is from North D St. only. Must approach theater from the north and park on street. Use sidewalk over the bridge to the upper east landing of theater. There are two wheelchair spaces available. Note: there is not easy access to restrooms in lobby, but are available in Picken Hall adjacent to theater. See an usher for assistance.