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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

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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

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