Death Surrogates

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Death Surrogates
By Cianon Jones

Location: Alan MacVey Theatre,
Theatre Building

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025, 8 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 14, 2025, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025, 8 p.m.

As the end of the world looms, a tech company barrels to launch their newest invention which promises to serve some kind of answer. But this answer isn't meant for just anybody. Death Surrogates is a tale that explores the traumatic echo chamber that bodies of power use to prey upon the vulnerable. 

Please be advised that the show has depictions/portrayals/mentions of the following: human experimentation, gore, body horror, combat, weaponry, self-harm, child endangerment, psychological abuse, physical abuse, forced dosing of barbiturates/drugs, barbiturates/drugs, murder, suicide, assisted suicide, euthanasia, death, and cannibalism. This production will have finger guns and flashing lights.

CAST

ROLE NAME
Friendly Stranger ASHA KELLER
Jerome/Tobias/Child  KYLEN PHILLIPS*
Francis Fog SOPHIA POLKING*
Paxen ISAIAH OWENS
Des E'MMA CAMARA*
Ray STEPHANIE DECKER*

CREATIVE TEAM

TITLE NAME
Playwright CIANON JONES
Director JOSH TURNER
Stage Manager ADDY TAYLOR
Lighting Designer GABBY JOHNSON*

*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700.   

Saturday, March 15, 2025 8:00pm
Thursday, March 13, 2025 8:00pm
Friday, March 14, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Alan MacVey Theatre
200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700 or theatre@uiowa.edu.