
Basically Children
In a Midwest college town, two freshmen flirt, find themselves, and debate the intricacies of queer life. But when one of them connects with the town's mayor on a dating app, their conceptual discourse leads to dire consequences. A new gay play about an old gay myth.
This production contains explicit language, including a homophobic slur; discussions of sexual assault, pedophilia, and suicide; depictions of self-harm.
Virtual Lobby
In advance of the performance, we'd like to invite you to visit our Virtual Lobby to learn more about the production and our team.
Cast
Role | Name |
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Joshua | Waroon Jalukar* |
Erin | Arlo Schneider* |
Matthew | David Díaz |
Jack | Owen Brightman |
Creative Team
Title | Name |
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Playwright | Charlie O'Leary |
Director | Natalie Villamonte Zito |
Scenic Designer | R. Eric Stone |
Costume Designer | Jill Klinkefus* |
Lighting Designer | Victor Maldonado |
Props Designer | Dorothy Craven* |
Dramaturg | Rob Silverman Ascher |
Intimacy Director | Erica Barnes |
Stage Manager | Olivia Leslie |
Assistant Dramaturg | Alice Doherty* |
Assistant Stage Manager | Holland Larned* |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Ticket Information
General Admission: $5
UI Students (with valid ID): Free
Tickets are available during Festival Box Office hours on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. and in the Theatre Building Lobby one hour prior showtime, on an as-available basis, unless the production is sold out.
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Link to Iowa New Play Festival 2022 full schedule.
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