For an alternative to overly-long romantic comedies that are barely worth the price of popcorn, check out Iowa City Community Theatre’s final run of… […]
Love and Marriage: Local theatre production explores the lighter side of love
Articles by Jorie Slodki
Jorie Slodki earned her MA in theatre research from University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has past experience in acting, directing and playwriting.
The Stage: On the hunt for humor
If you have always wanted to see a hunting-themed musical, but don’t want to give up a small fortune (and your self-respect) to see the proposed Duck Dynasty musical in Las Vegas, then this is your shot. Combined Efforts Theatre (CET) and Iowa City Community Theatre (ICCT) are collaborating on an original musical by CET […]
Opening this Friday: Dreamwell Theatre brings Anton Chekov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ to the local stage
Arguably the most significant artistic collaboration in the last 200 years of theatre was between Russian writer Anton Chekov and actor/director Konstantin… […]
‘Underground New Play Festival’ brings new talent and vision to the Iowa Stage
This year marks Theatre Cedar Rapids’ (TCR) fifth year hosting its Underground New Play Festival — quite an achievement considering the festival’s humble… […]
Fairy tale tropes with a twist: ‘Into the Woods’ opens Friday at Theatre Cedar Rapids
If you have ever gone beyond Disney movies and read the original versions of fairy tales, you know that they aren’t exactly for kids. They use fantastical… […]
‘Revival Theatre Company’ launches inaugural season
Even though September has only just begun, the 2014-2015 theatre season is already proving to be one of tremendous growth for professional acting opportunities in Eastern Iowa. In August, the new professional company Old Capitol Opera debuted with its production of Chicago. This week, Revival Theatre Company will be starting its inaugural season as a semi-professional musical theatre. […]
Shakespeare with a modern twist: Fourth Room Theatre takes on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Ever since Joss Whedon’s 2012 film-version of Much Ado About Nothing, theatre groups across the country have jumped at the chance to stage this… […]
Combined Efforts Theatre yields some of the most creative, inclusive productions in the state of Iowa
In a place that prides itself on its variety of cultural offerings—especially when it comes to theatre—there is one company in Iowa City that stands out both… […]
Opening tonight: The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Les Mis
Two theatre productions kick off this evening, with The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Les Misérables opening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts and Theatre Cedar Rapids, respectively. The Mystery of Edwin Drood Coralville Center for the Performing Arts — June 20-22 ($12-$27) Have you ever wished that the concept of “choose your […]
The Stage: Riverside Theatre in the Park returns to its outdoor festival stage
Riverside Theatre in the Park (RTP) is making a triumphant return to its outdoor festival stage after last year’s flooding forced productions to move to West High … […]
The Stage: A father’s death stirs up old hostilities in Arthur Miller’s The Price
In the aftermath of a parent’s death, one of the most daunting tasks for surviving children is dealing with the deceased’s earthly possessions… […]
Coming to a living room near you: Are You There, George?
During the talkback following the first public performance Are You There, George?, a one-woman play designed to be performed in living rooms, one audience member brought up the bygone concept of the “drawing room play.” In Victorian times, playwrights would write plays with small casts and simple production needs so that people could perform them […]
