
Department of Theatre Arts

Performing arts at UI not just for students majoring in dance, music, theater
Students find new passions, stay connected to their art, and learn skills that translate to their future careers
By: Emily Nelson | 2019.03.12 | 04:21 pm
UI makes immersive virtual theater a reality
Faculty and students integrate live performances into VR, providing a unique theatrical experience
By: Emily Nelson | 2018.12.12 | 06:12 pm

‘Iphigenia’ blends film, theater, dance, music on UI stage
Women with longtime connections to the University of Iowa join forces in multiyear project
By: Emily Nelson | 2018.10.25 | 01:17 pm

UI students learn from, work with more than 200 guest artists each year
Guests teach classes, lead rehearsals and workshops, participate in Q&As, perform, and more during their time on campus
By: Emily Nelson | 2018.10.03 | 04:22 pm

UI dramaturgy program prepares students for leading roles in their field
MFA program is known for allowing dramaturgs to collaborate directly with playwrights
By: Emily Nelson | 2018.04.23 | 09:47 am
Daily Gate City Play based on UI professor’s research brings history to life in Keokuk and Coralville, Iowa
External Media | 2017.06.16 | 11:20 am

Building a post-apocalyptic world from scratch
UI graduate students in theatre arts challenged by unique design work
By: Chris Peters | 2017.02.02 | 10:17 am

Curtain call
Eric Forsythe, longtime professor of theater arts, set to retire
By: Mikael Mulugeta | 2016.11.11 | 04:20 pm

New Play Initiative promotes work of female playwrights, actors, directors
Big Ten collaboration proposed by UI director of performing arts going into its fifth year
By: Mikael Mulugeta | 2016.06.22 | 09:39 am