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Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events

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An Enemy of the People

Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
An Enemy of the People By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Johanna Kasimow In a small rural town, the economy is flourishing as tourists flock to the local baths, creating palpable optimism in the community. But when a local respected scientist makes a catastrophic discovery that the water supply is contaminated, the future of the town becomes unclear. In a new adaptation, directed by Johanna Kasimow and created with the ensemble, An Enemy of the People sparks a tenuous dialogue about truth and the...
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An Enemy of the People

Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
An Enemy of the People By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Johanna Kasimow In a small rural town, the economy is flourishing as tourists flock to the local baths, creating palpable optimism in the community. But when a local respected scientist makes a catastrophic discovery that the water supply is contaminated, the future of the town becomes unclear. In a new adaptation, directed by Johanna Kasimow and created with the ensemble, An Enemy of the People sparks a tenuous dialogue about truth and the...

Iowa New Play Festival

Monday, May 5, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa New Play Festival We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions and daily readings. Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.

Iowa New Play Festival

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa New Play Festival We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions and daily readings. Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.

Iowa New Play Festival

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa New Play Festival We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions and daily readings. Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.

Iowa New Play Festival

Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa New Play Festival We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions and daily readings. Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.

Iowa New Play Festival

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa New Play Festival We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions and daily readings. Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.