Production Information
Announcing the 2025-2026 Season
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Black Box Theatre
October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
Sibling rivalries, Chekhovian angst, and a costume party gone hilariously wrong — welcome to Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. In this witty and satirical comedy by Christopher Durang, a quiet country home becomes the backdrop for family drama as two middle-aged siblings are thrown into chaos by the arrival of their flamboyant movie-star sister and her much younger boyfriend. Directed by Visiting Assistant Lecturer Sara Hymes, this production delivers laugh-out-loud moments while exploring themes of aging, identity, and absurdity with heart and humor.
Rating: PG-13
Content Warnings: Mature language, mild sexual content, themes of aging and existential angst.
A Christmas Carol
Bistline Theatre
November 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Rediscover the magic of the holidays in A Christmas Carol, adapted by Ann Hoste and directed by ISU faculty Jef Petersen. Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he journeys through his past, present, and future in this beloved tale of redemption and compassion. With hauntingly beautiful moments and timeless themes, this family-friendly production brings Charles Dickens' classic story to life in a way that warms hearts of all ages.
Rating: G
Content Warnings: Themes of poverty, mild frightening imagery.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Bistline Theatre
February 27, 28, March 5, 6, 7
Flash back to the sock hops and girl groups of yesteryear in The Marvelous Wonderettes! Set at the 1958 Springfield High School prom, this jukebox musical follows four friends through high school dreams and adult realities, all set to the greatest hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Featuring songs like “Lollipop” and “Dream Lover,” this nostalgic, feel-good show is directed with heart and harmony for a fun night out for the whole family.
Rating: PG
Content Warnings: Mild suggestive themes, some innuendo.
Emme and the Taking of the Woods
Bistline Theatre
April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25Special Student Matinees:
April 21 & 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Meg Holmes (megholmes@isu.edu) for more information.
Enter a mysterious forest and the heart of a young hero’s journey in Emme and the Taking of the Woods, a new fantasy adventure by ISU’s own Jef Petersen, co-recipient of the 2023 KCACTF David Mark Cohen Playwriting Award. When nine-year-old Emme hears a cry from the woods behind their house, they embark on a multiverse-saving quest filled with danger, allies, and discovery. A heartfelt and imaginative tale about bravery, resilience, and what it really means to be a hero.
Rating: PG
Content Warnings: Mild frightening imagery.