Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale starting Monday, May 4 at noon, at the Theatre Building box office window. In-person, cash sales only.
There will be NO LATE SEATING for any of the productions. Due to the potential for sold out performances, all non-claimed tickets will be released 10 minutes before curtain time. This includes already purchased tickets.
Productions
UI Students (with ID) – Free, limit 1 ticket per student
General Admission – $5, cash only
Reading Series
UI Students (with ID) – Free, limit 1 ticket per student
General Admission – Free, but you must obtain a ticket
Box Office Hours
Monday, May 4
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Iowa New Play Festival 2026
Iowa New Play Festival
Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
Iowa New Play Festival Welcome Reception + Guest Panel
Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join us for the kick-off of Iowa New Play Festival 2026!
Tony and Leo
Monday, May 4, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
By M D Frank
Directed by Søren Olsen
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Directed by Søren Olsen
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
The Milk Miracle
Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
By Poonam Dhir
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
The Milk Miracle
Monday, May 4, 2026 9:00pm to 11:00pm
By Poonam Dhir
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Iowa New Play Festival
Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
Guest Roundtable | The Milk Miracle
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
A roundtable discussion of the Iowa New Play Festival production The Milk Miracle by Poonam Dhir directed by Ann Kreitman.
Rituals of Theophany
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
By Darrin Terpstra
Directed by Vivian Bonde
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Directed by Vivian Bonde
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
The Year Between
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Written and directed by Randy Jackson-Alvarenga
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Iowa New Play Festival
Wednesday, May 6 to Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
Lucia
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
By Emily Kaufman-Bell
Directed by Kayla Adams
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Directed by Kayla Adams
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Selections from the Undergraduate Playwrights Workshop
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Selections from the Undergraduate Playwrights Workshop
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Iowa New Play Festival
Thursday, May 7 to Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
BEARS BEARS BEARS BEARS BEARS
Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
By Gwen Docter
Directed by M D Frank
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Directed by M D Frank
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Drag'daLore: The Musical Ballroom Epic
Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
By Adrian Enzastiga
Music by Mark Bruckner and Adrian Enzastiga
Directed and Choreographed by Michael C. Flores
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Music by Mark Bruckner and Adrian Enzastiga
Directed and Choreographed by Michael C. Flores
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Drag'daLore: The Musical Ballroom Epic
Thursday, May 7, 2026 9:00pm to 11:00pm
By Adrian Enzastiga
Music by Mark Bruckner and Adrian Enzastiga
Directed and Choreographed by Michael C. Flores
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Music by Mark Bruckner and Adrian Enzastiga
Directed and Choreographed by Michael C. Flores
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Iowa New Play Festival
Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
Guest Roundtable | Drag'daLore: The Musical Ballroom Epic
Friday, May 8, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
A roundtable discussion of the Iowa New Play Festival production Drag'daLore: The Musical Ballroom Epic by Adrian Enzastiga.
Hail Mary
Friday, May 8, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
By Zoe Senese-Grossberg
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
Deep Fried Dolphins
Friday, May 8, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
By Cianon Jones
Directed by Josh Turner
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Directed by Josh Turner
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Deep Fried Dolphins
Friday, May 8, 2026 9:00pm to 11:00pm
By Cianon Jones
Directed by Josh Turner
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Directed by Josh Turner
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
Guest Roundtable | Deep Fried Dolphins
Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
A roundtable discussion of the Iowa New Play Festival production Deep Fried Dolphins by Cianon Jones.