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Feb 27, 2020

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Join curators Kim Marra and Mark Anderson for a more in-depth look at their exhibition, The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities. On this guided tour, hear fascinating stories not originally included in the exhibit, learn more about some of the curators' favorite artifacts, and find out how the exhibit and their documentary came to life. About the exhibition: Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they pro...

Feb 27, 2020

8:00 PM

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Palanquin By SP O'Brien Directed by Sarah Lacy Hamilton February 27, 28, 29 at 8:00 p.m. March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building On her very own reality TV show, a glamorous, business-savvy, hotel heiress named LA will soon choose her new “best friend” from a pool of contestants desperate to earn the title. As contestants are eliminated week by week, the competition intensifies among those who remain. Behind-the-scenes, tension is rising between LA and her crew as...

Feb 28, 2020

8:00 PM

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Palanquin By SP O'Brien Directed by Sarah Lacy Hamilton February 27, 28, 29 at 8:00 p.m. March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building On her very own reality TV show, a glamorous, business-savvy, hotel heiress named LA will soon choose her new “best friend” from a pool of contestants desperate to earn the title. As contestants are eliminated week by week, the competition intensifies among those who remain. Behind-the-scenes, tension is rising between LA and her crew as...

Feb 29, 2020

8:00 PM

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Palanquin By SP O'Brien Directed by Sarah Lacy Hamilton February 27, 28, 29 at 8:00 p.m. March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building On her very own reality TV show, a glamorous, business-savvy, hotel heiress named LA will soon choose her new “best friend” from a pool of contestants desperate to earn the title. As contestants are eliminated week by week, the competition intensifies among those who remain. Behind-the-scenes, tension is rising between LA and her crew as...

Mar 1, 2020

2:00 PM

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Palanquin By SP O'Brien Directed by Sarah Lacy Hamilton February 27, 28, 29 at 8:00 p.m. March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building On her very own reality TV show, a glamorous, business-savvy, hotel heiress named LA will soon choose her new “best friend” from a pool of contestants desperate to earn the title. As contestants are eliminated week by week, the competition intensifies among those who remain. Behind-the-scenes, tension is rising between LA and her crew as...

Mar 5, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 6, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 7, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 8, 2020

2:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 8, 2020

4:00 PM

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Diverse Voices: Reconciliation By Marisa Carr Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is dedicated to producing new and diverse voices on our stages throughout the season in collaboration with departments across the university. Beginning in 2020, we are looking to expand the perspectives of our students and audiences are exposed to by offering a new performance series entitled “Diverse Voices.” The inaugural ...

Mar 9, 2020

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Join curators Kim Marra and Mark Anderson for a more in-depth look at their exhibition, The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities. On this guided tour, hear fascinating stories not originally included in the exhibit, learn more about some of the curators' favorite artifacts, and find out how the exhibit and their documentary came to life. About the exhibition: Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they pro...

Mar 11, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 12, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 12, 2020

8:00 PM

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Marat's Dead By Leigh M. Marshall Directed by Erica Vannon March 12, 13 at 8:00 p.m. March 14 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Room 162, UI Theatre Building Marat’s Dead imagines an American future based upon the Reign of Terror period of the French Revolution. Johnny Marat is a charismatic, lethal propagandist who has been sanctioned by the American government to run the media; Char Corday, his former beloved friend, believes that the violent acts inspired by Johnny’s invective will die whe...

Mar 13, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 13, 2020

8:00 PM

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Marat's Dead By Leigh M. Marshall Directed by Erica Vannon March 12, 13 at 8:00 p.m. March 14 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Room 162, UI Theatre Building Marat’s Dead imagines an American future based upon the Reign of Terror period of the French Revolution. Johnny Marat is a charismatic, lethal propagandist who has been sanctioned by the American government to run the media; Char Corday, his former beloved friend, believes that the violent acts inspired by Johnny’s invective will die whe...

Mar 14, 2020

5:00 PM

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Marat's Dead By Leigh M. Marshall Directed by Erica Vannon March 12, 13 at 8:00 p.m. March 14 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Room 162, UI Theatre Building Marat’s Dead imagines an American future based upon the Reign of Terror period of the French Revolution. Johnny Marat is a charismatic, lethal propagandist who has been sanctioned by the American government to run the media; Char Corday, his former beloved friend, believes that the violent acts inspired by Johnny’s invective will die whe...

Mar 14, 2020

8:00 PM

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Three Sisters By Anton Chekhov A New Version by Sarah Ruhl based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati Directed by Lila Rachel Becker March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. March 8 at 2:00 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Buildng "You say: life is beautiful.But what if it only seems that way." In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanw...

Mar 14, 2020

8:00 PM

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Marat's Dead By Leigh M. Marshall Directed by Erica Vannon March 12, 13 at 8:00 p.m. March 14 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Room 162, UI Theatre Building Marat’s Dead imagines an American future based upon the Reign of Terror period of the French Revolution. Johnny Marat is a charismatic, lethal propagandist who has been sanctioned by the American government to run the media; Char Corday, his former beloved friend, believes that the violent acts inspired by Johnny’s invective will die whe...

Mar 27, 2020

8:00 PM

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Shakespeare in Flux By Brigid Martin March 27, 28 at 8:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building Tickets: Tickets for Workshops are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Mar 28, 2020

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Join curators Kim Marra and Mark Anderson for a more in-depth look at their exhibition, The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities. On this guided tour, hear fascinating stories not originally included in the exhibit, learn more about some of the curators' favorite artifacts, and find out how the exhibit and their documentary came to life. About the exhibition: Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they pro...

Mar 28, 2020

8:00 PM

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Shakespeare in Flux By Brigid Martin March 27, 28 at 8:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building Tickets: Tickets for Workshops are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Apr 3, 2020

8:00 PM

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Normal By Brad Pickhinke Directed by Arthur Williams April 3, 4 at 8:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building Tickets: Tickets for Workshops are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Apr 4, 2020

8:00 PM

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Normal By Brad Pickhinke Directed by Arthur Williams April 3, 4 at 8:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building Tickets: Tickets for Workshops are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Apr 10, 2020

8:00 PM

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Warping Realities By Sarah Weeks April 10, 11 at 8:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building Tickets: Tickets for Workshops are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Apr 11, 2020

8:00 PM

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Warping Realities By Sarah Weeks April 10, 11 at 8:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre, UI Theatre Building Tickets: Tickets for Workshops are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

Apr 15, 2020

7:30 PM

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April 15, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m.   April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts A Co-Production with the Department of Theatre Arts Book by Craig Lucas  Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Adapted from the novella by Elizabeth Spencer Directed by Bill Theisen Conducted by David E. Becker It’s the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara, a beautiful, su...

Apr 16, 2020

7:30 PM

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April 15, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m.   April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts A Co-Production with the Department of Theatre Arts Book by Craig Lucas  Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Adapted from the novella by Elizabeth Spencer Directed by Bill Theisen Conducted by David E. Becker It’s the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara, a beautiful, su...

Apr 17, 2020

7:30 PM

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April 15, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m.   April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts A Co-Production with the Department of Theatre Arts Book by Craig Lucas  Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Adapted from the novella by Elizabeth Spencer Directed by Bill Theisen Conducted by David E. Becker It’s the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara, a beautiful, su...

Apr 18, 2020

7:30 PM

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April 15, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m.   April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts A Co-Production with the Department of Theatre Arts Book by Craig Lucas  Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Adapted from the novella by Elizabeth Spencer Directed by Bill Theisen Conducted by David E. Becker It’s the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara, a beautiful, su...

Apr 19, 2020

2:00 PM

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April 15, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m.   April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts A Co-Production with the Department of Theatre Arts Book by Craig Lucas  Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Adapted from the novella by Elizabeth Spencer Directed by Bill Theisen Conducted by David E. Becker It’s the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara, a beautiful, su...

May 4, 2020

All Day

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Iowa New Play Festival May 4-8, 2020 UI Theatre Building The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). Join our annual week-long festival of new work written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights. Four full productions and daily staged readings are presented to audiences that include visiting professional writers, dramaturgs, directors, producers, theatre lovers, and new play enthusiasts. Tickets: Tickets for the Iowa New Play...

May 5, 2020

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Iowa New Play Festival May 4-8, 2020 UI Theatre Building The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). Join our annual week-long festival of new work written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights. Four full productions and daily staged readings are presented to audiences that include visiting professional writers, dramaturgs, directors, producers, theatre lovers, and new play enthusiasts. Tickets: Tickets for the Iowa New Play...

May 6, 2020

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Iowa New Play Festival May 4-8, 2020 UI Theatre Building The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). Join our annual week-long festival of new work written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights. Four full productions and daily staged readings are presented to audiences that include visiting professional writers, dramaturgs, directors, producers, theatre lovers, and new play enthusiasts. Tickets: Tickets for the Iowa New Play...

May 7, 2020

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Iowa New Play Festival May 4-8, 2020 UI Theatre Building The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). Join our annual week-long festival of new work written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights. Four full productions and daily staged readings are presented to audiences that include visiting professional writers, dramaturgs, directors, producers, theatre lovers, and new play enthusiasts. Tickets: Tickets for the Iowa New Play...

May 8, 2020

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Iowa New Play Festival May 4-8, 2020 UI Theatre Building The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). Join our annual week-long festival of new work written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights. Four full productions and daily staged readings are presented to audiences that include visiting professional writers, dramaturgs, directors, producers, theatre lovers, and new play enthusiasts. Tickets: Tickets for the Iowa New Play...