Theater Review: ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ from Coralville’s City Circle Theatre Company by Saunia Powell

A million thanks to Little Village and to Saunia Powell in particular for this thoughtful and beautifully articulated review of City Circle’s DANCING AT LUGHNASA. To be seen so fully for all that we have been working to bring forward in this production is a gift that we don’t take for granted. Every detail of… Read More Theater Review: ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ from Coralville’s City Circle Theatre Company by Saunia Powell

May 11, 2023 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Brian Friel’s DANCING AT LUGHNASA

Widely regarded as playwright Brian Friel’s masterpiece, Tony Award-winning DANCING AT LUGHNASA is a haunting play about five unmarried sisters making a living in 1930s rural Ireland. I’ve loved this play for decades since I saw it as a teenager and I’m so happy to be serving as music consultant on this project and also… Read More Brian Friel’s DANCING AT LUGHNASA

March 25, 2023April 2, 2023 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

A Christmas Carol

Streaming from November 27 to December 13, a holiday theater experience from Riverside Theatre to share with your family and friends no matter where this season may find you. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Paul Morello. A story about the redemptive power of discovering that we belong to each other.… Read More A Christmas Carol

November 20, 2020December 13, 2020 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Hot Tamale Louie the Performance in Iowa City on Thurs Jan 23

As we prepare to perform Hot Tamale Louie back in our hometown of Iowa City for the first time in many months, I give you the words of the writer who inspired the entire piece, Kathryn Schulz in “Citizen Khan” The New Yorker. June 6 & 13, 2016: “Over and over, we forget what being American means.… Read More Hot Tamale Louie the Performance in Iowa City on Thurs Jan 23

January 22, 2020 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

The Soft and Low at Wild Culture Kombucha Fri 12/13 7 pm

The Northside neighborhood of Iowa City is already home to my most beloved bookstore, theatre and my soon to be favorite kitchen store so it was no great surprise to discover that Wild Culture Kombucha taproom and lounge has become a treasured place to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks. In September, my almost… Read More The Soft and Low at Wild Culture Kombucha Fri 12/13 7 pm

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

ArtFarm19, a festival of creativity hosted at Scattergood from July 4 – August 3

I’m thrilled to share this information from my friends at ArtFarm19! I will be there with bells on. Bells and heaven knows what else. Anything is possible. Dear creative friends and collaborators, I wanted to let you know about ArtFarm19, a festival of creativity happening near Iowa City this July. ArtFarm19 brings together artists, educators,… Read More ArtFarm19, a festival of creativity hosted at Scattergood from July 4 – August 3

June 24, 2019 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Hot Tamale Louie at Coe College 3/23

John Rapson is that rare professor whose teaching leaves such an imprint on your mind and heart that you remain indebted forever. For this reason, I agreed to be part of this project well before I fully understood what it was. Then I read Kathryn Schulz’s June 2016 New Yorker article that inspired John and Nielo… Read More Hot Tamale Louie at Coe College 3/23

March 21, 2019 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Hot Tamale Louie hits the road again!

Hot Tamale Louie hits the road again tomorrow for the first (and second) of nine shows that we’re doing over the next two months in Iowa and Wyoming. See my ‘upcoming’ page for details.

March 8, 2019 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Film Release

Our 11 year old son Atticus has been very busy. He decided some months ago that he wanted to create a live action version of one of his favorite fairy tales. When he decides something, so mote it be. Atticus is the star of this new film version of Jack & the Beanstalk. He is… Read More Film Release

October 20, 2018 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Fun Home at UI Theatre

There are some professional opportunities that only present themselves every once in a blue moon. I find myself in the midst of one right now as we wrap up what has been a pretty terrible year overall. Please don’t misunderstand. Personally, all is well. My family is delightful. My work is diverse and fulfilling. I… Read More Fun Home at UI Theatre

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

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