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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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Theatre Arts Fall Auditions

Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:00pm
Theatre Building
Theatre Arts' fall auditions for performances are open to anyone, regardless of major!
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Theatre Arts Fall Auditions

Friday, August 28, 2026 6:00pm
Theatre Building
Theatre Arts' fall auditions for performances are open to anyone, regardless of major!
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In Which a Time Traveler Attempts to Pay His Rent

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By MD Frank

Part of Theatre Arts' Gallery 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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In Which a Time Traveler Attempts to Pay His Rent

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By MD Frank

Part of Theatre Arts' Gallery 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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In Which a Time Traveler Attempts to Pay His Rent

Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By MD Frank

Part of Theatre Arts' Gallery 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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Iowa City Living Newspaper

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Lucas Nelson

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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Iowa City Living Newspaper

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Lucas Nelson

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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Global Express

Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:30pm
Theatre Building

Students from the UI Department of Theatre Arts bring the page to life in an evening of staged readings of work by the International Writing Program Fall Residents.

Global Express is a unique opportunity for writers from around the world and performers at Iowa to meet, work together, and present their work live on stage. Global Express, now, in its 25th year, help us to recognize our common humanity while celebrating our differences. The Express, part dramatic reading, part solo-turn, part poetry...

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The Government Inspector

Friday, October 9, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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The Government Inspector

Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.