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Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events

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Day Fades Into Night

Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Day Fades Into Night By Bridget Dieden
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Iowa Director's Festival

Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa Directors Festival Far Away By Caryl Churchill Directed by Meredith G. Healy Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is “right.” Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted. "Far Away" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Dutchman By Amiri Baraka Directed by Josh Turner...
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Iowa Director's Festival

Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa Directors Festival Far Away By Caryl Churchill Directed by Meredith G. Healy Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is “right.” Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted. "Far Away" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Dutchman By Amiri Baraka Directed by Josh Turner...
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Iowa Director's Festival

Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa Directors Festival Far Away By Caryl Churchill Directed by Meredith G. Healy Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is “right.” Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted. "Far Away" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Dutchman By Amiri Baraka Directed by Josh Turner...
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Iowa Director's Festival

Thursday, February 13, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa Directors Festival Far Away By Caryl Churchill Directed by Meredith G. Healy Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is “right.” Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted. "Far Away" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Dutchman By Amiri Baraka Directed by Josh Turner...
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Iowa Director's Festival

Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa Directors Festival Far Away By Caryl Churchill Directed by Meredith G. Healy Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is “right.” Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted. "Far Away" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Dutchman By Amiri Baraka Directed by Josh Turner...
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Grown Backwards

Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Grown Backwards By James Gulden
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Iowa Director's Festival

Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa Directors Festival Far Away By Caryl Churchill Directed by Meredith G. Healy Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is “right.” Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted. "Far Away" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Dutchman By Amiri Baraka Directed by Josh Turner...
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Grown Backwards

Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Grown Backwards By James Gulden
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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Ten-Minute Play Festival Directed by Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers