Odysseus seeks out the banished Philoctetes in hopes of gaining a strategic advantage for the Greeks in their prolonged siege of Troy, enlisting the son of Achilles in an elaborate deception to steal a weapon of immense power. But in the conflict between private and public morality, do the ends justify the means? This ancient...
Join us at The James Theater February 7-9 for Nolte Youth Production's Aristocats Kids! Please see all details below, and reach out with any questions or issues! About Disney's The Aristocats Kids - Madame's jealous butler, Edgar, cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. What's a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and his...
Playwrights Workshop Reading: Go! By Adrian Antonio Enzastiga Monday, Feb. 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m. Room 172, Theatre Building In the amazing world of "Punymon Go!" expert trainers form lasting friendships with their creature companions, go on glorious adventures to improve their skills, and team up to battle an ultra-serious gaming addiction. Please be advised this play contains...
Theatre Building David Thayer Theatre 200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 Iowa Director's Festival This year's Iowa Director's Festival includes four shows presented over two weeks, all directed by MFA directing candidates. Performance Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 6 – Far Away and Dutchman Friday, Feb. 7 – Tom & Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens...
Mo’ Funny, Less Problems The Second City Touring Company’s “Mo’ Funny, Less Problems” promises an uproarious celebration of comedy genius through two acts of scripted scenes, musical comedy and their legendary improvisation. The iconic Chicago theater makes America laugh at pop culture, headlines, scandals and trends. The Second City’s 65-year influence on comedy is rich...
Design for Living By Noël Coward Directed by Will Asmus February 14, 15, 21 & 22 Performances will be held at The Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City) Synopsis: “The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto loves me. There...
Grown Backwards Written and Directed By James Gulden Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 8 p.m. EFFECT: 1976, The world is forever changed, and a scientist named Emmett's life is turned backwards. CAUSE: 1972, Emmett's family life is on the verge of collapse. He then discovers...
Theatre Building David Thayer Theatre 200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 Iowa Director's Festival This year's Iowa Director's Festival includes four shows presented over two weeks, all directed by MFA directing candidates. Performance Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 6 – Far Away and Dutchman Friday, Feb. 7 – Tom & Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens...
Mo’ Funny, Less Problems The Second City Touring Company’s “Mo’ Funny, Less Problems” promises an uproarious celebration of comedy genius through two acts of scripted scenes, musical comedy and their legendary improvisation. The iconic Chicago theater makes America laugh at pop culture, headlines, scandals and trends. The Second City’s 65-year influence on comedy is rich...
Design for Living By Noël Coward Directed by Will Asmus February 14, 15, 21 & 22 Performances will be held at The Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City) Synopsis: “The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto loves me. There...
Grown Backwards Written and Directed By James Gulden Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 8 p.m. EFFECT: 1976, The world is forever changed, and a scientist named Emmett's life is turned backwards. CAUSE: 1972, Emmett's family life is on the verge of collapse. He then discovers...
Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha wrote you a love letter--in the form of an incredible Valentine's Day show experience! From Bawdy, With Love is a valentine addressed to you, featuring the very best of Midwest burlesque and variety entertainment. Headlined by the internationally acclaimed performance artist Po'Chop and the founder of Body Confidence for Queens Mocha...
