(Cedar Falls)—Nomadic Spaces, a play about creating a “space like home” while at school, will be held on November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 PM in Lang Hall Room 040 at the University of Northern Iowa’s Interpreters Theatre.
“Storytelling communities have always been a cornerstone of my life,” said Nathaniel Aron, the director of Nomadic Spaces and a Communication and Media Master’s student at UNI. “Whether I was making short films in high school or participating in the Oklahoma City Improv theater, I’ve always sought out spaces where people share in the storytelling experience. Nomadic Spaces examines how students forge a sense of home during a pivotal transition in their lives.”
Collaboratively written by students at UNI, Nomadic Spaces is a collage of performances connected by a single question: Is the campus a home? It is an introspective journey into the challenges, struggles, and experiences that define our sense of belonging. The experience invites audience members to not only watch but also engage with it to explore how, although one’s home might not be permanent, there is still value in the communities we create amongst ourselves.
Developed through workshops led by Nathaniel Aron and shaped by student participation, Nomadic Spaces invites all Iowans to the UNI Interpreters Theatre to reflect on what it means to make a temporary home. “Collaboration is a fundamental part of the performance,” he said. “as a home is a place where people connect, share ideas, and create something unique together, Nomadic Spaces embodies that spirit by using a process of collaboration as a fundamental guide for the process of writing the show.”
Nomadic Spaces will be the Interpreters Theatre’s second show for the 2024-2025 season. Tickets are free, but seating is limited! Visit the Interpreter’s Theatre on Eventbrite to reserve tickets.
Funding provided by the Department of Communication and Media and the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.
The Interpreters Theatre performance laboratory embraces inclusivity and equity in our productions, and roles are available for any person and ability.
