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Basically Children

May 06, 2022
By: 
Charlie O'Leary
Directed by: 
Natalie Villamonte Zito
Location: 
David Thayer Theatre
Friday, May 6, 2022 - 5:30pm
Friday, May 6, 2022 - 9:00pm

 

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

Cast of Basically Children.
Role Name
Joshua Waroon Jalukar*
Erin Arlo Schneider*
Matthew David Díaz
Jack Owen Brightman

Creative Team

Creative Team of Basically Children
Title Name
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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