Productions and Events

July 7-9, 2023 "My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend" by Charissa Bertels

Directed by Ashlee Wasmund. "My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend" reveals the thrill of chasing a dream, the power of living in the present and all that can happen when we let ourselves say "yes." Based on the true story of performer Charissa Bertels. Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre.

• 7:30 pm July 7-8
• 2:00 pm July 9
• Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave. Moscow
• Tickets: available now at www.uitickets.com or in-person at the Bruce Pitman Center, Information Desk. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F. Card or check only.
• 20% discount on 10 or more tickets. Use promo code IRTSUMMER2023
  

• $25 general admission
• $22 faculty/staff
• $15 seniors & military
• $5 youth
• FREE - U of I students
  

July 21-30, 2023 "Constellations" by Nick Payne

Directed by Jere Hodgins and starring Kelly Quinnett and Craig A. Miller, "Constellations" explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take. A spellbinding exploration of love, science, quantum theory and infinite possibility for heartbreak or for hope. Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre.

• 7:30 p.m. July 21, 22, 28, 29
• 2:00 p.m. July 22, 23, 29, 30
• Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave. Moscow
• Tickets: available now at www.uitickets.com or in-person at the Bruce Pitman Center, Information Desk. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F. Card or check only.
• 20% discount on 10 or more tickets. Use promo code IRTSUMMER2023
  

• $25 general admission
• $22 faculty/staff
• $15 seniors & military
• $5 youth
• FREE - U of I students
  

CAMP IS FULL! July 17-August 5, 2023 - Summer Drama Camp for Kids!

Hosted by Idaho Repertory Theatre, our drama camp provides an exceptional opportunity for young people to express their creativity and contribute to the rich cultural life we enjoy on the Palouse. This year we will be producing "Alice in Wonderland." All camp participants will have a role in the production which will be performed in the afternoon and evening in the Hartung Theater on Saturday, August 5.

• July 17 to August 4 with two performance on August 5
  
• Monday - Friday
• Noon to 5 p.m.
• Ages 7 to 14-years-old
• Participation fee: $350 early bird registration, per cast member before June 15. After June 15 registration is $380 per camper.
• Camp is now full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email us at theatre@uitheatre.com
  

Greenroom Chats

These virtual meetings bring experienced theatre professionals from around the world to our students via Zoom for revealing conversations about creativity and success in the real world. Previous presenters have included award-winning playwrights, performers, casting directors, puppet masters, company executives and others sharing their stories and wisdom. All Greenroom Chats begin at 1 p.m., Pacific Standard Time unless otherwise noted. If you would like to join us for a particular presentation, please request the Zoom link from the Department of Theatre Arts at theatre@uidaho.edu.

Previous guest artists:

• Dominic Antonio D'Andrea
• Ashley Lauren Rogers
• Martine Kei Green-Rogers
• Davinia Shorter
• Jennifer Goodlander, Ph.D.
• Andres X. Lopez, Ph.D.
• Lyndsay Burch, Kisha Jarrett, Nicole Watson and Emilia Sargent
• Idris Goodwin, playwright
• Lavina Jadhwani, director
• Amy Rose Marsh, Concord Theatricals (formerly Samuel French)
• Juan Cabello and Geralldy Najera, directors, performers
• AnaSofia Villanueva, producer, director, writer, activist
• Aurin Squire, playwright
• Native Playwriting Panel: Carolyn Dunn, Ty Defoe, Randy Reinholz, DeLanna Studi.
• Prison Performing Arts: Dario Pena, Robbie Pollock, Kathleen Powers-Kusio
• Chelsea Hackett, executive director of SPEAK
• LatinX Playwriting Panel: Virginia Grise, Guillermo Reyes, Damaso Rodriguez, Elaine Romero, Caridad Svich.