Each year, we have a handful of special projects. These are opportunities that have come to our department, unique offerings outside of our other series.
Honors Projects are normally presented on one or two days in MacVey Theatre. These projects may rehearse no more than 3 weeks, including the performance week.
Upcoming events
Just a word, and the word a movement.
Experimental performances inspired by the University of Iowa Dada and Fluxus special collections.
Global Express
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
2026-2027 Special Projects
Just a word, and the word a movement.
Experimental performances inspired by the University of Iowa Dada and Fluxus special collections.
Global Express
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...
Ten-Minute Play Festival
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...