performing arts

Cason Murphy presents at three international conferences
Assistant Professor of Theatre Cason Murphy was invited to present his scholarship at a trio of recent international conferences, sharing research into shift in theatrical… Read More

May 17, 2021
“Songs for a New World” celebrates hope for the future, the unstoppable human spirit
ISU Theatre's spring musical opens Thursday, April 22, as a livestreamed performance. Read More

April 19, 2021
ISU Theatre presents “Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege”
Opening March 25, this series of short plays revolves around racial biases, stereotypes, heartbreak, loss and enlightenment. Read More

March 16, 2021
ISU Theatre’s “Of the Deep” honored at KCACTF
This is the third consecutive year KCACTF has recognized an ISU Theatre production directed by Associate Professor Amanda Petefish-Schrag. Read More

January 15, 2021
ISU Theatre presents “Our Community Carol: A Blueprint for a Play”
This inventive short film based on a Charles Dickens' holiday classic will stream Dec. 11-30. Read More

December 2, 2020
ISU Theatre offers ‘A Christmas Carol’ reading
The marathon Zoom reading on Dec. 4 will raise donations for Food Bank of Iowa. Read More

November 29, 2020
ISU Theatre’s “Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea”
What happens when a rain cloud falls in love with a human? This whimsical play opens Nov. 6, with live Zoom and recorded performances. Read More

November 2, 2020
ISU Theatre presents “Of the Deep: Meditations on the Death of a Blue Whale”
Dive beneath the surface of environmental crisis with a series of shadow-puppet short films. Read More

October 19, 2020