Author: Dreamwell Theatre

Steve Got Raped Opens Mar. 23

By Sam Gooley, Directed by Adeara Jean Maurice Presented in Conjunction with RVAP Mar. 23, 24, 30, & 31, Public Space One Newly engaged couple, Steve and Katie, think they have life figured out. They’re gliding through adulthood without any problems or complications. Until, Steve finds the smiley-face pregnancy test in their bathroom trashcan right before his bachelor party. After some discussion and a little foreplay, Katie convinces Steve to go to his party and encourages him to have fun. Everything goes according to plan until Steve wakes up the next day missing his pants and questioning his fidelity. Was Steve’s encounter with a surprise guest consensual or was it rape? What do you do when you’re stuck in the grey area of consent, monogamy, and societal expectations? Why do we treat each case of sexual violence the same when every case is so different? This is a story of our generation’s anxieties about sex, maturity, and settling; showcasing a generation standing on the precipice of adulthood and ignites in all of us the question: Am I ready for what comes next? Steve – Gavin Conkling Katie – Diviin Huff Derrick – Nate Sullivan Ariel – Heather...

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Hudson’s Community Night 2-22

We’ve got dinner all figured out for you! Visit Hudson’s Southside Tap between 5pm and 10pm February 22 for great food and drinks and help out Dreamwell Theatre! Hudson’s is locally owned with a 100% made from scratch menu. And 40 tap beers! Hudson’s will donate a portion of their profits to Dreamwell. Hudson’s is located at 482 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Big thanks to Hudson’s for hosting a Community Night. Learn more about them at:...

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Poona Cast List

Congrats to the newly announced cast of Poona the Fuckdog, written by Jeff Goode and directed by Josh Sazon! Caleb Borden – The Man Who Could Sell Anything Taylor Clarey – Poona Chuck Dufano – Fairy God-Phallus Jeremy Eble – Mr. Beer Derek Johnson – Shrub Dennis Lambing – God Erin Mills – TV Ryan Morrow – the Prince Joe Mozena – the Computer Lou Ramsey – Cunt Madonna Smith – the Storyteller Brian T. – the Rabbit Franklyn Thomas – Jasper Kaamilya Antje – Jack Serena Collins – Suzy-Suzy Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! Performances Apr. 27, 28, May 4, 5 at Public Space One Once upon a time there was a F**k Dog. Named Poona. Poona was a very lonely Fuck Dog until one day she was visited by her Fairy God Phallus and taught how to play a fun game in her big pink box. Poona suddenly becomes a very popular Fuck Dog! Poona’s adventures take her to the Kingdom of Do (where nobody did) ruled by a powerful television set. She meets, among others, Suzy-Suzy Cyber Assassin, a thespian shrub, lost space aliens, and she even talks to God! Poona finally grows old and must tell her fabulous story to all you little...

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Nexus Opens Feb 9, See the Preview Video

Dreamwell is pleased to present Nexus by Danielle Mohlman, directed by Bries Vannon. Performances will be February 9th, 10th, 16th, & 17th at Public Space One (120 North Dubuque St., in the basement of the Wesley Center). In addition to regular street parking, two parking ramps are close by: Parking Pappajohn Business Building at 21 E. Market St. and Tower Place Ramp, 355 Iowa Ave. Watch our preview with the writer, director, and cast here Tickets are $13, $10 for students and seniors. We will have a special 2 for $20 offer available online. Saturday, Feb 10 is our Pay What You Can Night! Synopsis: When two iPhone-armed strangers meet at a bus stop in Washington, DC, they’re entirely unprepared to spend three years falling in and out of love with each other. But, of course, that’s exactly what happens. This unexpectedly honest and refreshingly modern love story explores what transpires when two people become addicted to each other — putting them metaphorically on display at the Museum of Broken Relationships. M- Joe Tranmer W- Melissa...

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Auditions for Poona

Dreamwell will hold auditions for their spring production of Poona the Fuckdog and Other Plays For Children by Jeff Goode, directed by Josh Sazon, at the Iowa City Public Library on Feb. 11 from 1-4 and on Feb. 12 from 6-8:30. Performances will be April 27, 28 & May 4 & 5. This collection of “Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups” contains satirical social commentary dealing with advertising, politics, celebrity, religion, word usage, rampant capitalism, mass media, among a number of other subjects. It also features appearances by a singing Fairy God-Phallus, a pair of invading aliens, a sassy shrub and God (who will answer any question for five bucks). It is a theatrical work not for the easily offended, and absolutely NOT fit for children’s consumption. It is also not without humor. Auditioners of most ages, sizes and appearances would be considered. Auditioneers will be asked to do a cold read from the script. A copy of the script is on reserve at the Iowa City Public Library. Contact publicity@dreamwell.com with any...

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