The Words of Ants

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The Words of Ants
By Xiaoyan Kang
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series

The visit of an uninvited woman changes Yan's life forever. As the last natural inheritor, Yan embarks upon a journey to preserve an almost extinct language, but at what cost?

Please be advised this show includes discussions about death of loved ones and mention of child abuse.

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

Tickets go on sale Monday, May 5 at noon, at the Theatre Building box office window. In-person, cash sales only. For more box office hours and ticket info, visit https://theatre.uiowa.edu/events/iowa-new-play-festival#ticket-information.

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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 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Theatre Building
Alan MacVey Theatre
200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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