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Grown Backwards
Feb 15, 2025
08:00 PM
Theatre Building, Alan MacVey Theatre
200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Department of Theatre Arts 319-335-2700

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.
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, 2 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 that time flows against our perception; effect precedes cause.
Please be advised that this play contains strong language, derogatory terms, discussion of suicidal ideation, discussion of death and use of prop firearm onstage.
CAST
ROLE | NAME |
---|---|
Emmett | PATRICK O' BRIAN* |
Shelly | ELIZABETH NIGG* |
Matthew | CARDEN GREEN* |
Laura | ROXY GLAVE* |
Gary | GRACE TROELSTROEP* |
Ensemble | NICKY LOSASSO* JACOB MILLER* CALEB SCHINDERLING* CHARLIE THOMAS* AMELIA YODER* |
CREATIVE TEAM
TITLE | NAME |
---|---|
Playwright | JAMES GULDEN* |
Co-Directors | JEAN-PIERRE NAMIK and JAMES GULDEN |
Composer | JONAH PROPP |
Fight Choreographer | JOSH TURNER |
Stage Manager | SARA ELLEN* |
Scenic Designer | KATE MARGHEIM |
Costume and Sound Designer | NATANAEL PAYÁN |
Lighting Designer | MEREDITH ONIONS* |
Intimacy Choreographer | OWEN BRIGHTMAN |
Casting Consultant | ISRAEL HOFFMAN |
CREW
TITLE | NAME |
---|---|
Light Board and Media Operator | MEREDITH ONIONS* |
Sound Board Operator | SARA ELLEN* |
Backstage Run Crew | SAMANTHA BURDS* CHARLEY JONES* |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700 or theatre@uiowa.edu