This year's Iowa Directors Festival includes four shows presented over two weeks, all directed by MFA directing candidates.

Performance Schedule:

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Far Away and Dutchman

By Caryl Churchill
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is "right." Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Tom and Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens

Tom and Eliza
By Celine Song
Directed by Kayla Adams
Tom and Eliza are moving persistently toward the future in their own fantastically twisted journeys. Written by Celine Song - writer and director of the award-winning movie Past Lives Tom and Eliza propels us on a journey from a first date to the end of life as we know it.

And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Michael C. Flores
Having a "weakness for youth," Candy’s romantic partner of 17 years has left her alone to manage her life as a respected landlord and drag queen. With her 35th birthday looming, Candy seeks out love in all the wrong places, willing to do anything to rekindle the love she lost.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Far Away and Dutchman
By Caryl Churchill
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is "right." Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Tom and Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens

Tom and Eliza
By Celine Song
Directed by Kayla Adams
Tom and Eliza are moving persistently toward the future in their own fantastically twisted journeys. Written by Celine Song - writer and director of the award-winning movie Past Lives Tom and Eliza propels us on a journey from a first date to the end of life as we know it.

And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Michael C. Flores
Having a "weakness for youth," Candy’s romantic partner of 17 years has left her alone to manage her life as a respected landlord and drag queen. With her 35th birthday looming, Candy seeks out love in all the wrong places, willing to do anything to rekindle the love she lost.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Far Away and Dutchman

By Caryl Churchill
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Ever since Joan’s childhood, she has witnessed people doing horrific things in the name of doing what is "right." Caryl Churchill’s Far Away examines what happens in a world when no one, not even the cats and the rivers, can be trusted.

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Tom and Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens

Tom and Eliza
By Celine Song
Directed by Kayla Adams
Tom and Eliza are moving persistently toward the future in their own fantastically twisted journeys. Written by Celine Song - writer and director of the award-winning movie Past Lives Tom and Eliza propels us on a journey from a first date to the end of life as we know it.

And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Michael C. Flores
Having a "weakness for youth," Candy’s romantic partner of 17 years has left her alone to manage her life as a respected landlord and drag queen. With her 35th birthday looming, Candy seeks out love in all the wrong places, willing to do anything to rekindle the love she lost.

Date: February 6 - 15, 2025

Location:

David Thayer Theatre
200 North Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Tickets:
Adult - $20
UI Student - $5
College Student (not UI) - $10
Senior - $15  
Youth 17 & younger - $10

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