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MFA Stage Management candidate working behind a computer in a dark theater with the Production Stage Manager

Recipients of 2025 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Announced

Thursday, January 30, 2025
The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students of color pursuing degrees in any offstage theatrical field, and has been awarded to UI Stage Management MFA student Savanha Moore.
Kid Prince and Pablo characters, Photo credit: Josh Bernaski

"Kid Prince and Pablo" by Lifeline Theatre adds hip hop score to a classic Twain tale

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Chicago Tribune review of Iowa Playwrights Workshop alum Brian Quijada's hip-hop adaptation of a Mark Twain classic, which had its Midwest premiere this month
Ana María Campoy, Adria LaMorticella, James Schilling, Beth Pollack, and Christian Zumbado in "Luchadora!" at Seattle Children's Theatre. (Photo by Truman Buffett)

What’s Your Freshness Date?

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Article in American Theatre Magazine by Iowa Playwrights Workshop alum Idris Goodwin
Brandon Burkhardt and cast of Something Rotten! on the stage in Theatre Cedar Rapids production of the play

Looking back at the best of the Corridor’s entertainment scene in 2024

Sunday, January 5, 2025
2024 UI Theatre Arts grad Brandon Burkhardt starred in top pick "Something Rotten!" at Theatre Cedar Rapids, reprising his role in the UI Theatre Arts Mainstage production in spring 2023.
free week graphic in neon pink and black

X Marks the Arts Presents: Free Week – A New Admission-Free Winter Festival Celebrating Downtown Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Taking place from February 18-22, this collaborative event showcases the creativity and energy of local and regional artists in a series of free concerts, performances, and workshops, including the Ten-Minute Play Festival.