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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.

Virtual Lobby

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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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Thursday, February 18, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Undergraduate Playwrights

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 30th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival!

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features 10-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone!

Tickets
Tickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building lobby one hour before show time. Admission is free, but you must obtain a...

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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Friday, February 19, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Undergraduate Playwrights

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 30th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival!

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features 10-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone!

Tickets
Tickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building lobby one hour before show time. Admission is free, but you must obtain a...

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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Saturday, February 20, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Undergraduate Playwrights

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 30th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival!

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features 10-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone!

Tickets
Tickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building lobby one hour before show time. Admission is free, but you must obtain a...

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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Sunday, February 21, 2027 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By Undergraduate Playwrights

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 30th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival!

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features 10-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone!

Tickets
Tickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building lobby one hour before show time. Admission is free, but you must obtain a...

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Urinetown The Musical

Friday, March 5, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
In a town where water is scarce thanks to a 20-year drought, the government tries to remedy the problem by charging people for the “privilege to pee”! Urinetown dares to question greedy capitalists and idealistic socialists alike by employing sharp satire and a score playing homage to, and occasionally spoofing, classic musical theater conventions.
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Urinetown The Musical

Saturday, March 6, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
In a town where water is scarce thanks to a 20-year drought, the government tries to remedy the problem by charging people for the “privilege to pee”! Urinetown dares to question greedy capitalists and idealistic socialists alike by employing sharp satire and a score playing homage to, and occasionally spoofing, classic musical theater conventions.
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Urinetown The Musical

Sunday, March 7, 2027 2:00pm
Theatre Building
In a town where water is scarce thanks to a 20-year drought, the government tries to remedy the problem by charging people for the “privilege to pee”! Urinetown dares to question greedy capitalists and idealistic socialists alike by employing sharp satire and a score playing homage to, and occasionally spoofing, classic musical theater conventions.
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Urinetown The Musical

Thursday, March 11, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
In a town where water is scarce thanks to a 20-year drought, the government tries to remedy the problem by charging people for the “privilege to pee”! Urinetown dares to question greedy capitalists and idealistic socialists alike by employing sharp satire and a score playing homage to, and occasionally spoofing, classic musical theater conventions.
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Killer Roommates

Friday, March 12, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Amelia Yoder

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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Urinetown The Musical

Friday, March 12, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
In a town where water is scarce thanks to a 20-year drought, the government tries to remedy the problem by charging people for the “privilege to pee”! Urinetown dares to question greedy capitalists and idealistic socialists alike by employing sharp satire and a score playing homage to, and occasionally spoofing, classic musical theater conventions.