The name Steven Dietz may not come to mind when theatre-goers think of playwrights, but his plays are some of the most produced in America. In fact, according to the Theatre Communication Group, Dietz’s plays are produced…
Jorie Slodki
Jorie Slodki earned her MA in theatre research from University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has past experience in acting, directing and playwriting.
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White Rose exhibit explores students’ non-violent resistance in Nazi Germany
A variety of University of Iowa departments are joining together to spread the story of a non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. The White Rose…
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The Stage: Man of la Mancha opens this Friday
In their production of Man of La Mancha, the Iowa City Community Theatre will turn the Johnson County Fairgrounds into 16th-century Spain for this musical adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Since it first appeared on Broadway in 1965, this tale of a knightly dreamer has captured the hearts of the world. It originally ran for 2,328 performances, has had four Broadw
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Slaughter City opens Thursday at the UI Theatre Building
The theatre has provided a forum for exploring labor issues ever since the heyday of the “workers’ theatre” movement in the 1920s and ’30s. Many plays during this period were influenced by the theories of German playwright Bertolt Brecht, who believed that theatre should engage audiences intellectually in order to inspire them to act after the curtain falls. In 1935, Clifford Odets ended his play Waiting for Lefty by having the actors urge the audience to leave the theatre shouting, “Strike! Strike!”
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These Hopeless Savages: Locally produced film premieres Thursday at FilmScene
Iowa City has been buzzing with debate over the university turning down a major filming opportunity. Regardless of whether HBO cameras will be appearing…
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The Stage: Private Lives offers glimpse beyond normal
For the last five years, Old Creamery has held its studio productions in a tiny black theatre made from the remnants of a band room in Amana Elementary School, leftover […]
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The Stage: Old Creamery’s ‘Private Lives’ opens Thursday
A man sets off on a honeymoon with his much younger bride. They settle into their hotel suite—and discover that they are sharing a wall with the man’s ex-wife and her significantly younger groom.
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Book Wings connects IC with global theatre community
On one side of the stage, a coach is trying to direct a dancer into making correct movements. On the other side of the stage, a comedienne stumbles through a […]
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‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ debuts Friday at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Women have an intense relationship with their wardrobes. An article of clothing can present the wearer’s psychology, politics, culture and phase of life. In Love…
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The Stage: Dazzling debuts this month in theatre
The holidays are over, school is back in session and local theatres have seemingly decided to declare Jan. 24 as “Play Premiere Day.” Boot up your Google Calendars to make […]
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The Stage: Enjoy classic favorites and unexpected gifts this month in theatre
December has the potential to be a quiet month for theatres: People leave town, and who would even want to venture into the cold when you can stay in, curled…
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The Stage: Behind the scenes, stage managers perfect each performance
When a theatrical performance is done well, it appears effortless from the perspective of the audience. The actors’ voices carry at the right volume, scenery changes…
