Iowa New Play Festival

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Iowa New Play Festival

We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe, Eli Campbell, Xiaoyan Kang, and a collection of work by the Undergraduate Playwrights Workshop! Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA playwrights.

Tickets go on sale starting Monday, May 5 at noon, at the Theatre Building box office window. In-person, cash sales only.

Productions:
UI Students (with ID) – Free, limit 1 ticket per ID
General Admission – $5, cash only

Reading Series:
UI Students (with ID) – Free, limit 1 ticket per ID
General Admission – Free, but you must obtain a ticket

Get details on tickets and explore the full event schedule at theatre.uiowa.edu/events/iowa-new-play-festival

It's all part of #NewWorkCity, the spring initiative by #PerformingArtsAtIowa to highlight new work created by our talented graduate students in the performing arts. Join us as we celebrate one part of the full range of creative work happening at the University of Iowa. Keep an eye out for more posts this spring featuring #NewWorkCity: a nod to the energy and creativity that crackles across this performing arts community.

Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00pm
Monday, May 5, 2025 8:00pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:00pm
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:00pm
Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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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.