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Auditions for Mort by Terry Pratchett®

Aug 7, 2025 | 2024-2025 Season, Auditions | 0 Comments

Announcing open auditions at Iowa City Public Library for Mort, the first show of our 28th season! Sunday, August 10, 12:30-3:30 pm, Meeting Room A Monday, August 11, 6-9 pm, Meeting Room D Matt Brewbaker is directing "Mort", adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs...

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QueertopIA!

Jul 23, 2025 | 2023-2024 Season | 0 Comments

We're excited to bring back QueertopIA to The James Theater on August 2 at 7:30 PM.  Join us for an evening of entertainment organized by Iowa Pride House and Dreamwell Theatre. 50% of profits will be donated to Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund. Learn more about ITMAF here....

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The Penelopiad – One Weekend Only – March 6-9

Feb 25, 2025 | 2023-2024 Season | 0 Comments

Dreamwell's production of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, directed by Rachel Korach Howell, will run March 6-9 at The James Theater. Tickets can be purchased from The James Theater. *Content Warning: This production not recommended for children under the age of 18*...

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Design for Living Opens Feb. 14 ❤️

Jan 26, 2025 | 2023-2024 Season | 0 Comments

Dreamwell Theatre is oh so excited to present Noël Coward's, Design for Living, directed by Will Asmus!February 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm at The Artifactory “The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto...

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