Drake Theatre People Host Glee Themed Cabaret
The student group transformed the Turner Jazz Center into a musical showcase featuring iconic show reenactments.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Other — General
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Drake Theatre People recently hosted a cabaret titled OMG We Heard This on Glee, featuring live music and interactive games. Attendees enjoyed performances by the Brocal Chords and special segments based on the popular television series.
Why it matters
The event offered students a creative space to celebrate television nostalgia through community performance. It showcased the organizational efforts of the student-run group in Des Moines to bring interactive fan experiences to life.
The cabaret included musical performances by the Brocal Chords and solo acts like Griffin Harper, with bingo winners earning the chance to soak executive board members with ice water.
The players
Drake Theatre People
This student-run organization coordinates theatrical events and performances for the local university community.
Lauren Krembs
She served as a host for the cabaret event and dressed as the Glee character Will Schuester.
Chloe Arnold
She co-hosted the evening and performed in costume as the Glee character Sue Sylvester.
The Brocal Chords
This a cappella group provided musical entertainment throughout the cabaret evening.
Griffin Harper
He performed a rendition of the song Back to Black during the event.
The details
Hosts Lauren Krembs and Chloe Arnold appeared as characters Will Schuester and Sue Sylvester to lead the evening of reenactments. The production utilized the Turner Jazz Center as the primary venue for all musical acts and audience activities.
Timeline
The Glee-themed cabaret event took place on Oct. 17, 2026.
A shadow cast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This production follows the established pattern of student-led immersive fan events like the group's upcoming Rocky Horror shadow cast. These activities reflect a broader shift toward interactive performance art within collegiate theater organizations.
Fans of the television series were able to participate in themed bingo and live reenactments within the Turner Jazz Center. Those interested in further campus performances should monitor the upcoming Rocky Horror shadow cast schedule for ticket availability.
The takeaway
Events like these demonstrate how localized student groups leverage popular media to foster community interaction. Readers can support similar student productions by tracking local performance schedules throughout the academic year.
What happens next
Drake Theatre People will host a shadow cast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 30, 2026.
Further reading
For more on campus arts activities, visit the Des Moines Other — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Times-Delphic.
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