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Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events
Urinetown The Musical
Thursday, March 11, 2027 8:00pm
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.
Killer Roommates
Friday, March 12, 2027 8:00pm
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.
Urinetown The Musical
Friday, March 12, 2027 8:00pm
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.
Killer Roommates
Saturday, March 13, 2027 8:00pm
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.
Urinetown The Musical
Saturday, March 13, 2027 8:00pm
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.
untitled devised project
Friday, April 16, 2027 8:00pm
A new full-length work directed by Professor Johanna Kasimow and devised in collaboration with an ensemble of students will close out the Mainstage season! University of Iowa Theatre Arts students will embark on a collaborative creative process to build an original production from the ground up, through experimentation, imagination, and collective discovery.
untitled devised project
Saturday, April 17, 2027 8:00pm
A new full-length work directed by Professor Johanna Kasimow and devised in collaboration with an ensemble of students will close out the Mainstage season! University of Iowa Theatre Arts students will embark on a collaborative creative process to build an original production from the ground up, through experimentation, imagination, and collective discovery.
untitled devised project
Sunday, April 18, 2027 2:00pm
A new full-length work directed by Professor Johanna Kasimow and devised in collaboration with an ensemble of students will close out the Mainstage season! University of Iowa Theatre Arts students will embark on a collaborative creative process to build an original production from the ground up, through experimentation, imagination, and collective discovery.
untitled devised project
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 8:00pm
A new full-length work directed by Professor Johanna Kasimow and devised in collaboration with an ensemble of students will close out the Mainstage season! University of Iowa Theatre Arts students will embark on a collaborative creative process to build an original production from the ground up, through experimentation, imagination, and collective discovery.
untitled devised project
Thursday, April 22, 2027 8:00pm
A new full-length work directed by Professor Johanna Kasimow and devised in collaboration with an ensemble of students will close out the Mainstage season! University of Iowa Theatre Arts students will embark on a collaborative creative process to build an original production from the ground up, through experimentation, imagination, and collective discovery.