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Production is what we create and where we create it; a single reading of a new play, a 2-week run of a mainstage production, or our artistic home, since 1935 – the Theatre Building.

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Visit our Virtual Lobby to learn more about current and past productions' cast, creative team, crew, director's and dramaturg's notes, designer renderings, and more! 

Performing Arts Calendar

Visit the Performing Arts at Iowa calendar to view all upcoming performing arts events happening across our vibrant and creative campus.

Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events

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How to Defend Yourself

Sunday, February 8, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
By Liliana PadillaDirected by Meredith G. HealyThis is something that is collectively held and therefore can be collectively transformed.-Playwright Liliana PadillaIn the immediate aftermath of an assault, a group of college students gather for a DIY self-defense class. This setting quickly becomes a space for channeling their anger, anxiety, trauma, confusion, and desire. In navigating these feelings, the group of strangers unites as a community and works to move forward together. Using humor...
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How to Defend Yourself

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Liliana PadillaDirected by Meredith G. HealyThis is something that is collectively held and therefore can be collectively transformed.-Playwright Liliana PadillaIn the immediate aftermath of an assault, a group of college students gather for a DIY self-defense class. This setting quickly becomes a space for channeling their anger, anxiety, trauma, confusion, and desire. In navigating these feelings, the group of strangers unites as a community and works to move forward together. Using humor...
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How to Defend Yourself

Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Liliana PadillaDirected by Meredith G. HealyThis is something that is collectively held and therefore can be collectively transformed.-Playwright Liliana PadillaIn the immediate aftermath of an assault, a group of college students gather for a DIY self-defense class. This setting quickly becomes a space for channeling their anger, anxiety, trauma, confusion, and desire. In navigating these feelings, the group of strangers unites as a community and works to move forward together. Using humor...
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How to Defend Yourself

Friday, February 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Liliana PadillaDirected by Meredith G. HealyThis is something that is collectively held and therefore can be collectively transformed.-Playwright Liliana PadillaIn the immediate aftermath of an assault, a group of college students gather for a DIY self-defense class. This setting quickly becomes a space for channeling their anger, anxiety, trauma, confusion, and desire. In navigating these feelings, the group of strangers unites as a community and works to move forward together. Using humor...
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How to Defend Yourself

Saturday, February 14, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Liliana PadillaDirected by Meredith G. HealyThis is something that is collectively held and therefore can be collectively transformed.-Playwright Liliana PadillaIn the immediate aftermath of an assault, a group of college students gather for a DIY self-defense class. This setting quickly becomes a space for channeling their anger, anxiety, trauma, confusion, and desire. In navigating these feelings, the group of strangers unites as a community and works to move forward together. Using humor...

Stained Glass

Saturday, February 14, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Randy Jackson-AlvarengaTickets:Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Stained Glass

Sunday, February 15, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
By Randy Jackson-AlvarengaTickets:Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Ten-Minute Play Festival

Thursday, February 19, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
By Undergraduate PlaywrightsThe University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 29th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of our undergraduate playwrights' 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 will have something for everyone.TicketsTickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building...

Ten-Minute Play Festival

Friday, February 20, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
By Undergraduate PlaywrightsThe University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 29th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of our undergraduate playwrights' 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 will have something for everyone.TicketsTickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building...

Ten-Minute Play Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
By Undergraduate PlaywrightsThe University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 29th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of our undergraduate playwrights' 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 will have something for everyone.TicketsTickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building...