The Words of Ants
By Xiaoyan Kang
Directed by Meredith G. Healy

Friday, May 9, 2025 - 5:30 pm
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 9:00 pm
David Thayer Theatre | UI Theatre Building

The visit of an uninvited woman changes Yan's life forever. As the last natural inheritor, Yan embarks upon a journey to preserve an almost extinct language, but at what cost?

Please be advised this production includes discussions about death of loved ones, mention of child abuse, mentions of suicide, and depictions of smoking.

Learn more about the play's origin and inspired language from our Dramaturg, Ani Jilavyan, here.

Tickets:
Tickets for the Iowa New Play Festival will be available at the Theatre Building. Visit our website for more details.