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Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events

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Grown Backwards

Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Grown Backwards Written and Directed By James Gulden Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 8 p.m. EFFECT: 1976, The world is forever changed, and a scientist named Emmett's life is turned backwards. CAUSE: 1972, Emmett's family life is on the verge of collapse. He then discovers that time flows against our perception; effect precedes cause. Please be advised that this show contains strong language, derogatory terms...
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Tom & Eliza

Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Tom and Eliza are moving persistently toward the future in their own fantastically twisted journeys. Written by Celine Song — writer and director of the award-winning movie Past Lives — Tom & Eliza propels us on a journey from a first date to the end of life as we know it.
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And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens

Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Having a “weakness for youth,” Candy’s romantic partner of 17 years has left her alone to manage her life as a respected landlord and drag queen. With her 35th birthday looming, Candy seeks out love in all the wrong places, willing to do anything to rekindle the love she lost.
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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Ten-Minute Play Festival by Undergraduate Playwrights Feb. 20, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre Theatre Building The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 28th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of these undergraduate playwright’s new works! The Ten-Minute Play Festival features ten-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that...
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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Friday, February 21, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Ten-Minute Play Festival by Undergraduate Playwrights Feb. 20, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre Theatre Building The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 28th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of these undergraduate playwright’s new works! The Ten-Minute Play Festival features ten-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that...
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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Ten-Minute Play Festival by Undergraduate Playwrights Feb. 20, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre Theatre Building The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 28th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of these undergraduate playwright’s new works! The Ten-Minute Play Festival features ten-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that...
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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Sunday, February 23, 2025 2:00pm
Theatre Building
Ten-Minute Play Festival by Undergraduate Playwrights Feb. 20, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre Theatre Building The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 28th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of these undergraduate playwright’s new works! The Ten-Minute Play Festival features ten-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that...

The Indoctrination of Bananas

Friday, February 28, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
The Indoctrination of Bananas By Søren Olsen Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, 8 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, 8 p.m. When two groups of humanoids stumble upon a delightful fruit — a banana — their lives genuinely seem to improve. However, one group’s obsession with this newfound fruit soon overtakes their intellect. What began as one of life’s simple joys is sucked into a vacuum of “rights and wrongs.” Rituals form...

The Indoctrination of Bananas

Saturday, March 1, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
The Indoctrination of Bananas By Søren Olsen Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, 8 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, 8 p.m. When two groups of humanoids stumble upon a delightful fruit — a banana — their lives genuinely seem to improve. However, one group’s obsession with this newfound fruit soon overtakes their intellect. What began as one of life’s simple joys is sucked into a vacuum of “rights and wrongs.” Rituals form...

The Indoctrination of Bananas

Sunday, March 2, 2025 2:00pm
Theatre Building
The Indoctrination of Bananas By Søren Olsen Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, 8 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, 8 p.m. When two groups of humanoids stumble upon a delightful fruit — a banana — their lives genuinely seem to improve. However, one group’s obsession with this newfound fruit soon overtakes their intellect. What began as one of life’s simple joys is sucked into a vacuum of “rights and wrongs.” Rituals form...