Welcome to ISU Theatre's 2023-2024 Season!
To view the full Department of Music and Theatre schedule, visit our Events calendar.
HEAD OVER HEELS
Songs by The Go-Go's I Based on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty I Adapted by James Magruder
October 27 - November 5, 2023 in Fisher Theater
General admission $25; youth and ISU students Free
This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, including the hit songs, "We Got the Beat", "Our Lips Are Sealed", "Vacation", Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven is a Place on Earth" and "Mad About You". A modern musical fairy tale where once-upon-a-time is right now, it follows the escapades of a royal family who set out on a journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction. New York Magazine calls it "a clever, delightful, bubbly, exuberant party!"
Advisory: Contains adult language and content.
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
Adapted by Amanda Petefish-Schrag and Ben Schrag based on the book by Margery Williams
Touring Production, late November - early December
This new adaptation of Margery Williams' classic children's book will feature original music and puppetry, blending a variety of traditional and innovative storytelling and theatre techniques.
TEN-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL
Produced by Theatre 455: Directing for the Stage
December 1 and 2, 2023 in Fisher Theater
General admission; Free for all
Every year the ISU Theatre Directing students get to choose, cast, and bring to life an exciting array of ten-minute plays by playwrights both old and new.
Advisory: Some plays contain adult language and content.
Barjché 24
Produced by Orchesis I
February 2 & 3, 2024 in Fisher Theater
General admission. Adults $12; Students $10
Orchesis I Dance Company presents Barjché 2024 Moving Pictures, stories in our lives. Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State's annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present.
ALWAYS PLENTY OF LIGHT AT THE STARLIGHT ALL NIGHT DINER
By Darcy Parker Bruce
February 29 - March 3, 2024 in Fisher Theater
General admission $20; youth and ISU students Free
A quirky queer time travel adventure. With dinosaurs. A cross between Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and Fried Green Tomatoes. In this charming love story, the stakes are more than life and death; they're life or extinction.
Advisory: Contains adult language.
THE CRUCIBLE
By Arthur Miller
--IN REP WITH--
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
By Kimberly Belflower
April 18 - 28, 2024 in Fisher Theater
General admission $20; youth and ISU students Free
The Crucible: This American classic based on the Salem witch trials of 1692 tells the story of a village that becomes embroiled in a witch hunt. The people of the village live in a constant state of fear as more and more people are accused of witchcraft.
John Proctor is the Villain: In present-day Appalachia, a high school class explores The Crucible. As scandal swirls in their community, the assignment turns into an examination of power, love, and sex education.
Advisory: John Proctor is the Villain contains adult content and language.