Updated: February 19th 2024
PERFORMING ARTS AT IOWA SITE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE THESIS PRODUCTIONS
For Academic Year 2024-2025
Link to pdf version of these Guidelines
The MFA Thesis concert is the comprehensive outgrowth of the student’s graduate studies at The University of Iowa. Dance MFA candidates at the University of Iowa perform and / or choreograph their MFA thesis concert as part of their creative and scholarly work in the curriculum of the MFA Program in Dance.
The Department of Dance and the Performing Arts Production Unit make every effort to provide options in support of MFA candidate’s Thesis work. Arrangements to produce outside of Space Place Theatre take time and multiple steps. It is important to note that if requesters don’t meet the deadlines outlined below, the Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit are not obligated to move forward with the Site Specific request.
The Performance Venues, and associated guidelines, available for MFA Thesis concerts are outlined in three sections below:
Site-Specific Thesis Guidelines
REQUEST TYPE | DEADLINES | CONTACT |
Space Place Theatre | May 1 (Approved) | Production Stage Manager, KatyBeth Schmid, Catherine-schmid@uiowa.edu |
MOCAP and VR Studios | May 1 (Approved) | Digital Media Specialist, Emily Berkheimer, emily-berkheimer@uiowa.edu |
University of Iowa NON-Performing Arts Campus Facility | March 15 (Request) May 1 (Approved) | DEO, Rebekah Kowal, Rebekah-kowal@uiowa.edu
Director of Dance Production, Eloy Barragan, eloy-barragan@uiowa.edu |
Off Campus Location | March 15 (Request) May 1 (Approved) | DEO, Rebekah Kowal, Rebekah-kowal@uiowa.edu
Director of Dance Production, Eloy Barragan, eloy-barragan@uiowa.edu |
SPACE PLACE THEATRE Deadlines: Please confirm use of Space Place Theatre by May 1 of the AY (academic year) prior to Thesis production with the Director of Dance Production and Production Stage Manager. Calendar: dates will be provided to you for Thesis I, II, or III. Location: 101 North Hall Space Place Theatre Specs HERE Space Place Production Guidelines HERE Contact: KatyBeth Schmid, catherine-schmid@uiowa.edu |
MOCAP STUDIO and VR STUDIO If a student is interested in REQUESTING the use of MOCAP Studio and/or VR Studio they must meet the following pre-requisites:
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MOCAP STUDIO Deadlines: Please confirm use and dates of MOCAP Studio by May 1 of the AY prior to Thesis production. Location: Performing Arts Annex 166 MOCAP Specs: Square Footage – 1652 ft2 Seating Capacity – 5 square feet per person standing 7 square feet per person sitting *design of space requires approval of fire marshal *Please contact Emily Berkheimer for additional facility specifications MOCAP Production and Equipment Guidelines: Please contact Emily Berkheimer for guidelines Contact: Emily Berkheimer, Emily-berkheimer@uiowa.edu |
VR STUDIO Deadlines: Please confirm use and dates of VR Studio by May 1 of the AY prior to Thesis production. Location: Performing Arts Annex 175 VR Studio Specs: Square Footage Seating Capacity *Please contact Emily Berkheimer for additional facility specifications VR Studio Production and Equipment Guidelines: Please contact Emily Berkheimer for guidelines Contact: Emily Berkheimer, Emily-berkheimer@uiowa.edu |
Deadlines:
Steps 1 – 3 Completed by March 15 of the academic year prior to Thesis production
Steps 4 – 5 Completed by May 1 of the academic year prior to the Thesis production
Request Steps: |
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Step 1 - Discuss and research UI campus location(s) with DEO, Director of Dance Production and Thesis advisor (please see Appendix A for a listing of UI green spaces) |
Step 2 - Contact Building Coordinator of UI Campus Location to request dates, rental rates, facility guidelines, and storage |
Step 3 - Submit UI Campus Location Request via WORKFLOW REQUEST FORM to provide the following information:
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Step 4 - PSM will schedule a meeting to discuss request and next steps, inclusive of but not limited to:
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Step 5 – DEO and Director of Dance Production will contact MFA Thesis Student with decision on UI Campus location request |
UI Campus Location Production Guidelines:
UI Campus Locations follow:
- Department of Dance Production Guidelines
- Production Deadlines as outlined for MFA Thesis Concerts
- UI equipment, scenery, props, and costumes are available for checkout per the availability and feasibility as it relates to the Performing Arts season calendar while also adhering to the Campus locations guidelines.
- FOH staff provided by request to Molly Dahlberg.
- Upon request and justification, additional budget may be provided by the Department of Dance to support the Thesis candidate in acquiring and Archival Videographer, Archival photographer, Crew (if Dance Production Run crew class is not available), Stage manager.
Off-Campus Requests will only be permitted for community performance spaces within the Iowa City/Coralville area where users will need to adhere to their facilities guidelines.
Deadlines:
Steps 1 – 3 Completed by March 15 of the academic year prior to Thesis production
Steps 4 – 6 Completed by May 1 of the academic year prior to the Thesis production
Request Steps: |
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Step 1 - Discuss and research Iowa City/Coralville Community Performance location(s) with DEO, Director of Dance Production, and Thesis advisor (Please see appendix B for a local listing of performance spaces) |
Step 2 - Contact Iowa City/Coralville Community Performance space to request dates, rental rates, facility guidelines, and storage |
Step 3 - Submit UI Off-Campus Location Request via WORKFLOW REQUEST FORM including the following information:
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Step 4 - PSM will schedule a meeting to discuss request and next steps, inclusive of but not limited to:
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Step 5 – Thesis Candidate submits:
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Step 6 – DEO and/or Director of Dance Production will contact MFA Thesis Student with decision on Iowa City/Coralville Community Performance Space request |
UI Off-Campus Location Production Guidelines:
It is likely that producing at an off campus location will require additional funding. In budgeting for a Thesis concert, candidates should consider these additional costs as it relates to their allocated Thesis budget from the Department of Dance. Costs exceeding the allotted budget will likely need to be supported through grants and/or personal resources and is not the responsibility of the Department.
- Audio, lighting, and video equipment needs will be supported by the Iowa City/Coralville Community Performance Space as part of the facility rental agreement
- University owned audio, lighting, and video equipment will not be available for checkout as they are not set up to be transported and used off campus.
- Front of house will be provided by the Iowa City/Coralville Community Performance Space as part of the facility rental agreement.
- UI props and costumes are available for checkout per the availability and feasibility as it relates to the Performing Arts season calendar while also adhering to the checkout guidelines.
- Upon request and justification, additional budget will be provided by the Department of Dance to support the Thesis candidate in acquiring an archival videographer, archival photographer, crew, and stage manager for Off-Campus performances.
Gibson Square Park
Hubbard Park
IMU River Amphitheater
Kautz Plaza
North Liberty Plaza
The Pentacrest
LINK to Outdoor Campus spaces and Contact for Reservation
Off-Campus Performing Arts Venues – Iowa City/Coralville | |
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The Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Keegan Colletta-Huckfeldt Senior Production Manager (319) 519-6739 Capacity: 725 seats |
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The James Theatre 213 N Gilbert St Iowa City, IA 52245
The James Theatre Event Inquiry Rental Fee: $500/day (319) 600-2936 Capacity: 121-250 seats |
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Coralville Center for the Performing Arts 1301 5th St Coralville, IA 52241
Rental Fee: CCPA Rental Rates Contact: Evan Hilsabeck Managing Director (319) 248-9371 Capacity: 472 seats |
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Willow Creek Theatre Company 327 S Gilbert St Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: WCTC@willowcreektheatre.org (319) 541-7931 |
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Old Brick 26 E Market St Iowa City, IA 52245
Contact: Julie Thomas, Executive Director (319) 351-2626 |
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Riverside Festival Stage (May 1-October 1)
200 Park Rd Iowa City, IA 52246
Contact: Jeff Sears Recreation Program Supervisor (319) 356-5020 $75/hr. – Stage and two (2) dressing rooms $100/hr. – Stage, dressing rooms, & concession stand $250 refundable deposit if no alcohol served, $500 if alcohol served |
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Riverside Theatre 119 E College St Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Irena Saric Managing Director (319) 887-1360 Hourly: $150/hr. Daily: $1,150/day (12 hrs. max) Capacity: 150 |
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Public Space One 538 S. Gilbert St Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: John Engelbrecht
Rental fee: $50-$300 sliding scale. Main Hall capacity: 50 |
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