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Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award
Friday, May 8, 2026
University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter’s (2007 MFA) Broadway debut, Little Bear Ridge Road, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play on May 5.
Graduate Chloe Schwab reflects on her time at Iowa
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Debbie Harry and Pamela Anderson to play mother and daughter in indie comedy film written by Samuel D. Hunter
Monday, May 11, 2026
'Maitreya' is written by Samuel D. Hunter, 2007 graduate of the Iowa Playwrights Workshop
Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award
Friday, May 8, 2026
Theatre Arts E-Newsletter May 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mexodus Wins 4 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Audible Theater production, written and performed by UI Theatre grad Brian Quijada with creative partner Nygel D. Robinson, was the sole show to take more than one category at the Off-Broadway honors.
Little Bear Ridge Road Wins Best Play New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
Friday, May 1, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle released the winners of its 2026 awards, with "Little Bear Ridge Road" by Samuel D. Hunter (2007 MFA) taking the top prize of Best Play.
New student support fund honors the memory of UI Theatre alumna Aleta Mitchell (1981 BA)
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Sharon Aleta Mitchell (Haskell) passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 74. Honoring her wishes, her family established the Aleta Mitchell Advancement Fund at the University of Iowa to provide support to students in the Department of Theatre Arts. The fund is now accepting memorial donations from others.
News from the Department of Theatre Arts
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Spring reflections and announcements from the department
How Mexodus Puts a Song Together Live Onstage, With Just 2 Actors, Creative Instruments, and a Looping Station
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Creators Brian Quijada (2011 BA) and Nygel D. Robinson give Playbill a demo of their process.