Current season
How Helicopters Figure in My Dreamswritten and acted by Robert Hubbard
This autobiographical solo show tells the story of an absent, alcoholic father and sensitive, artistic son, both of whom loved the Denver Broncos--especially during the years when the team was led by the legendary quarterback John Elway.
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| Saturday, Sep 3, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre |
A Midsummer Night's Dreamadapted by Gillette Elvgren; guest-directed by Rachel Foulks '07 A short-handed cast of four actors performs Shakespeare's classic comedy in an abridged adaptation that is hysterical, fast-paced and will leave young and old wondering why they never realized how witty this tale of unrequited love, mistaken identities and mischievous fairies really is. Our traditional Children's Theatre production will also be presented for audiences of school children every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 30 to Nov. 10. Contact theatre events manager Jennifer Sabo for information about taking your elementary school class to the show: jennifer.sabo@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7341. TICKETS: $7/adult, $4/student Box office opens: Sept. 19
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| Friday, Sep 30, 7 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Saturday, Oct 1, 4 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Friday, Oct 7, 7 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Saturday, Oct 8, 7 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center |
Talley's Follyby Lanford Wilson; directed by Jeff TaylorA critically acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy set in 1944, Talley’s Folly tells the story of Matt Friedman, a Jewish accountant, who is trying to win the heart of a Sally Talley. Will true love prevail over the prejudices of her small-town Ozark community—not to mention her gun-toting, racist brother? TICKETS: $7/adult, $4/student Box office opens: Oct. 31
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| Thursday, Nov 10, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Friday, Nov 11, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Saturday, Nov 12, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Thursday, Nov 17, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Friday, Nov 18, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center | | Saturday, Nov 19, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center |
Directing class one actsFREE; seating is first-come, first-served
| 6:00 |
The Lives of the Saints by David Ives; directed by Keely Wright |
| 6:20 |
10,000 Cigarettes by Alex Broun; directed by Tiemen Godwaldt |
| 6:50 |
Universal Language by David Ives; directed by Abby Bierly |
| 7:35 |
Code Blue by Jeff Barker; directed by Jill Black |
| 8:05 |
A Matter of Husbands by Ferenc Molnar; directed by Heather Piatt |
| 8:30 |
In the End: A Zombie Drama by Tyler Hall and Jackson Yates; directed by Megan Weidner | News release | Showtime | Venue |
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| Wednesday, Dec 7, 6 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center |
EurydiceFREE; seating is first-come, first-served by Sarah Ruhl; directed by Ali Sondreal
Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine, who dies an untimely death on her wedding day.
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| Thursday, Dec 8, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Arts Center |
The Cradle Will Rockby Marc Blitzstein; directed by Robert Hubbard
Corporate greed. Financial crisis. Union busting. The Cradle Will Rock musical satire strikes a chord as a union advocate battles a steel baron. The only Broadway musical to be directed by Orson Welles, the 1937 production of The Cradle Will Rock had a delayed opening after being shut down due to Depression-era budget cuts and political pressure.
TICKETS: $7/adult, $4/student Box office opens: Feb. 6 | Showtime | Venue |
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| Thursday, Feb 16, 7:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Saturday, Feb 18, 7:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Wednesday, Feb 22, 7:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Thursday, Feb 23, 7:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Friday, Feb 24, 7:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Saturday, Feb 25, 7:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center |
World Premiere FestivalFREE ADMISSION; seating is first-come, first-served Read brief play descriptions
| 6:30 |
A Date to Keep by Hannah Barker directed by Ali Sondreal |
| 6:45 |
The Ever Aging Parents by Kimberly Nyflot directed by Sheric Hull |
| 7 p.m. |
Sorting the Heart Strings by Ali Sondreal directed by Kristin Trease |
| 7:15 |
The Piano Memories by Isaiah Custer directed by Amalia Vasquez |
| 7:30 |
You're Home Now by Alex Wendel directed by Keely Wright |
| 7:50 |
Words Unspoken by Heather Piatt directed by Kaleigh Schildhouse |
| 8:15 |
Untitled by Tiemen Godwaldt directed by Katie Shepard |
| 8:30 |
Indian Good-byes by Kristin Trease directed by Isaac "Fargo" Gross |
| 8:50 |
Father, father by Shelby Vander Molen directed by Megan Weidner |
| 9:10 |
Last Call by Julia Cure directed by Toben Archer |
| 9:25 |
Explosions of Beautiful Change by Abigail Bierly directed by Christa Curl |
| 9:55 |
Untitled by Daniel Cole directed by Tiemen Godwaldt |
| 10:10 |
Poster Play by Shelby Vander Molen directed by Jeff Barker |
| 10:15 |
The Groom's Last Dance by Kyle Rubel directed by Tiffany Hach |
| 10:35 |
Enough, For Now by Andrew Stam directed by Kylie Steinbach |
| 10:55 |
Ajodha and Shenanigans by Ericha Walden directed by Andrew Stam |
| 11:20 |
The Civil Dead by Jackson Nickolay directed by Alex Wendel | | Showtime | Venue |
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| Friday, Mar 23, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Saturday, Mar 24, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center |
Mama Dwritten and directed by Jeff Barker
Remember Ms. Frizzle from The Magic Schoolbus? Imagine she teaches high school English. Mama D takes her classes on an interactive comic adventure that turns the entire theatre into her classroom. Mama D was written for Karen Bohm Barker, who will play the title role. Watch the trailer! TICKETS: $7/adult, $4/student Box office opens: April 9 | Showtime | Venue |
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| Thursday, Apr 19, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Friday, Apr 20, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Saturday, Apr 21, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Thursday, Apr 26, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Friday, Apr 27, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center | | Saturday, Apr 28, 7:30 p.m. | England Theatre, DeWitt Theatre Art Center |
Student show: "Zoo Story" by Edward Albeedirected by senior theatre major Ali Sondreal | Showtime | Venue |
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| Saturday, Apr 28, 3 p.m. | Outdoor performance near the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center |
Student shows: "Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph and "Bedtime Stories" by Charles L. Mee"Gruesome Playground Injuries" will be directed by Abby Bierly "Bedtime Stories" will be directed by Kristin Trease | Showtime | Venue |
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| Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m. | DeWitt Theatre Arts Center Allen Theatre | | Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m. | DeWitt Theatre Arts Center Allen Theatre |
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