About This Show
New York Collective for the Arts – Theatre Division presents its fourth annual ten-minute play festival, Iowa 08, set during the early, influential, and unique Iowa Caucuses.
In John Walch’s Grassroots, two men explore how a life-changing event affects their participation in the political process.
A Series of Monologues by Timothy Mathis introduces us to the daily concerns of three average Iowans,
The Body Politic by Alex Lyras examines the choices confronting a reservist in a time of war.
Made Right by Rick Kronberg offers a comic take on an unusual one issue voter.
Carla Stangenberg’s Count explores the dedication and mindset of the people who tabulate the caucus results.
Ioway, by Rogelio Martinez provides comic insight into both the caucusing process and the private lives of its participants.
The cast includes: Ryan Bailer, Heather Benton, Anne Bowles (Inherit the Wind), Rod Brogan (Doubt), Jessica Carter (New York Collective’s Third Annual Play Festival), Bill Christ (Inherit the Wind), Joe Delafield (Roundabout’s Tartuffe), Thomas DeMarcus, Sarah Douglas, Patrick Henney (Howard Katz), comedian Dave Hill (King of Miami), Michael Hogan (The Kill Point), Susan Knight, Barbara McCulloh (Peter Pan), Nick Newell, Scott Sower (Inherit the Wind, A Streetcar Named Desire), and Tony Wolf.
