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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Undergraduate Playwrights

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 29th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of our undergraduate playwrights' new works, Artistic Directed by Tony Meneses!

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features 10-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone.

Please be advised flashing and strobe lights will be...

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Ten-Minute Play Festival

Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By Undergraduate Playwrights

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 29th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of our undergraduate playwrights' new works, Artistic Directed by Tony Meneses!

The Ten-Minute Play Festival features 10-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone.

Please be advised flashing and strobe lights will be...

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Playwrights Workshop Reading: Soup Chicken

Monday, February 23, 2026 5:30pm
Theatre Building

By Emily Kaufman-Bell

Theodora is hiding a dark secret from her granddaughter, Atlas.

Please be advised this play contains depictions of blood and violence.

Part of Theatre Arts' Reading Series

Tickets:
Tickets for readings are free of charge; seating is limited.

Grant Wood Country Forum: "'Wild and Tame Flowers': Context, Symbolism and Musings on Possible Meanings in Grant Wood’s Flower Lithographs" promotional image

Grant Wood Country Forum: "'Wild and Tame Flowers': Context, Symbolism and Musings on Possible Meanings in Grant Wood’s Flower Lithographs"

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual

"Wild and Tame Flowers: Context, Symbolism and Musings on Possible Meanings in Grant Wood’s Flower Lithographs," by Thomas Harvran

Havran will explore the paired prints, Wild Flowers and Tame Flowers, during this talk and share an original poem inspired by the works.

Thomas Havran, occasional artist and writer, but perpetually obsessed plant nerd, cultivates a simple life within Grant Wood’s “Young Corn” landscape near Amana, Iowa.

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Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Hill Harper speaking on his experience in TV, Film, and Theatre

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00am to 11:30am
Theatre Building
Hill Harper visits the UI Department of Theatre Arts, speaking on His Experience in TV, Film and Theatre, moderated by Theatre Assistant Professor Caroline Clay
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Love Pentagram

Friday, February 27, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By MK Shultz

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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Love Pentagram

Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By MK Shultz

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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Love Pentagram

Sunday, March 1, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By MK Shultz

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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RENT in Concert

Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
An ensemble of stellar vocalists and instrumentalists come together to share the iconic music of RENT like never before. This symphonic take on the Jonathan Larson’s musical includes the full score of the show, including favorites like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me.” RENT in Concert is a lush, layered take on the songs of the beloved musical.
Grant Wood Country Forum: "The Book’s the Thing: Grant Wood’s Book Covers" and "Where the Artist Stood: Grant Wood and Regionalist Places Then and Now, 2026 Updates" promotional image

Grant Wood Country Forum: "The Book’s the Thing: Grant Wood’s Book Covers" and "Where the Artist Stood: Grant Wood and Regionalist Places Then and Now, 2026 Updates"

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual

"The Book’s the Thing: Grant Wood’s Book Covers," by Paul C. Juhl

Paul C. Juhl is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, with majors in history and education; holds a master’s Degree in College Student Personnel Work from the University of Northern Iowa and has completed additional graduate work at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. He is a retired educator (teacher, counselor and administrator) in public and private schools in Iowa and Switzerland and earned Iowa High School...