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Feb 3, 2023

8:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 4, 2023

8:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 5, 2023

2:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 5, 2023

3:45 PM

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This event will be held post-show, after the 2 p.m. performance of Braided Sorrow. This event is linked with the production of Braided Sorrow by Marisela Treviño Orta. This panel discussion will focus on the following key topics and themes explored in Braided Sorrow: the continued Femicides occurring in Juarez, Mexico; Mexican/Aztec Mythology, spirituality, and legend; and the negative impact of U.S. maquilas along the U.S./Mexico border.  Co-presented by the Latino and Native American Cul...

Feb 8, 2023

8:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 9, 2023

8:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 10, 2023

12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

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Pierogi Play By: Christopher Lysik Dramaturg: Margo Skornia Directed by: Sarah Gazdowicz Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 - noon Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 - noon Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 - 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 - noon It’s 1944, and the Germans are marching past the house, ready to take Buzançais, and… It’s 2011, and the doctor has called with the results of the MRI, even though it’s well past bedtime, and… I...

Feb 10, 2023

8:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 11, 2023

8:00 PM

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Braided Sorrow By Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Natalie Villamonte Zito Feb. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the Mexican border city of Juárez, Alma has newly arrived to take a job in an American-owned factory in order to help her family survive by sending money back to her parents and helping to provide for her brother and pregnant sister-in-law. At 16 years old, Alma is shocked by the dangers of the city—the femicides and...

Feb 16, 2023

8:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Ten-Minute Play Festival Directed by: Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 - 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 - 8 p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 - 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 - 2 p.m.   The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 26th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of these undergraduate playwright’s new works! The Ten-Minute Play Festival features ten-minute productions ...

Feb 25, 2023

8:00 PM

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Fathers and Sons By: Valerie Muensterman Directed by: Mary Mayo Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 - 8 p.m. 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. Tickets for gallery productions are available in the Theatre Building lobby one hour before show time. Tickets are free for University of Iowa students (with a valid ID) and $5 for general admission. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Un...

Mar 3, 2023

8:00 PM

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Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. March 5 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building 1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something ...

Mar 4, 2023

7:00 PM

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UI Theatre Arts Borderless Series presents Asian American Theatre Night on March 4 at 7 p.m. It will be an evening of staged readings showcasing plays by Asian American playwrights.  For more information, contact MFA playwright Xiaoyan Kang at xiaoyan-kang@uiowa.edu.

Mar 4, 2023

8:00 PM

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Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. March 5 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building 1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something ...

Mar 5, 2023

2:00 PM

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Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. March 5 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building 1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something ...

Mar 9, 2023

8:00 PM

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Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. March 5 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building 1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something ...

Mar 10, 2023

8:00 PM

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Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. March 5 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building 1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something ...

Mar 10, 2023

8:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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One Giant Leap By: Ann Kreitman Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, March 10, 2023 - 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 - 8 p.m. 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. Tickets for workshops 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 y...

Mar 11, 2023

8:00 PM

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Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. March 5 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building 1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something ...

Mar 22, 2023

7:30 PM

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Apr 21, 2023

8:00 PM

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Ugly Lies the Bone By Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by Mary Beth Easley April 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. April 23 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the heart of Florida’s space coast, NASA’s shuttle program is ending just as Jess returns home from her third tour in Afghanistan. Scarred from an IED explosion, Jess navigates extreme pain from third-degree burns, her frayed relationships with her sister and ex-boyfriend, and the reality that the home she is returnin...

Apr 22, 2023

8:00 PM

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Ugly Lies the Bone By Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by Mary Beth Easley April 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. April 23 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the heart of Florida’s space coast, NASA’s shuttle program is ending just as Jess returns home from her third tour in Afghanistan. Scarred from an IED explosion, Jess navigates extreme pain from third-degree burns, her frayed relationships with her sister and ex-boyfriend, and the reality that the home she is returnin...

Apr 23, 2023

2:00 PM

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Ugly Lies the Bone By Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by Mary Beth Easley April 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. April 23 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the heart of Florida’s space coast, NASA’s shuttle program is ending just as Jess returns home from her third tour in Afghanistan. Scarred from an IED explosion, Jess navigates extreme pain from third-degree burns, her frayed relationships with her sister and ex-boyfriend, and the reality that the home she is returnin...

Apr 27, 2023

6:30 PM

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Be a part of the premiere of a new one-act, immersive opera by composer Nathan Felix. Performers will move throughout the galleries, with different movements or pieces set around the audience. At some points, you may find yourself in the middle of the ensemble. Nathan Felix (born 1981) is a Mexican American composer based in Brooklyn. His music has been premiered in Bulgaria, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Mongolia, and the United States, and his music has been featured on the BBC, MTV, and NPR....

Apr 27, 2023

8:00 PM

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Ugly Lies the Bone By Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by Mary Beth Easley April 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. April 23 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the heart of Florida’s space coast, NASA’s shuttle program is ending just as Jess returns home from her third tour in Afghanistan. Scarred from an IED explosion, Jess navigates extreme pain from third-degree burns, her frayed relationships with her sister and ex-boyfriend, and the reality that the home she is returnin...

Apr 28, 2023

8:00 PM

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Ugly Lies the Bone By Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by Mary Beth Easley April 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. April 23 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the heart of Florida’s space coast, NASA’s shuttle program is ending just as Jess returns home from her third tour in Afghanistan. Scarred from an IED explosion, Jess navigates extreme pain from third-degree burns, her frayed relationships with her sister and ex-boyfriend, and the reality that the home she is returnin...

Apr 29, 2023

8:00 PM

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Ugly Lies the Bone By Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by Mary Beth Easley April 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. April 23 at 2 p.m. E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building In the heart of Florida’s space coast, NASA’s shuttle program is ending just as Jess returns home from her third tour in Afghanistan. Scarred from an IED explosion, Jess navigates extreme pain from third-degree burns, her frayed relationships with her sister and ex-boyfriend, and the reality that the home she is returnin...