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About David Thayer Theatre at University of Iowa

Welcome to the David Thayer Theatre, a 60’x60’ black box venue housed in the Theatre Building at the University of Iowa. With flexible seating banks and two-level viewing, this intimate space hosts a range of performances, including the Iowa New Play Festival and the Iowa Director’s Festival. Whether you’re a student, local, or visitor, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and eat.

Note: Seating configurations vary by production. See the typical seating configuration PDF for the Thayer Theatre and confirm your seats when you purchase.

Parking at Lot 55 is free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends, making evening and weekend shows convenient. A metered west-side lot is available for weekday events. Lot 55 also serves free shuttle buses to UI football and basketball games, which can be a helpful option if your theatre visit coincides with a campus event. Directions and ground plans are available to help you locate the theatre easily. For accommodations, we’ve highlighted trusted nearby hotels and dining options to make your visit smoother. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered like a friend in the business.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 (Theatre Building, UIowa).
  • Venue type: 60’x60’ Black Box theatre with catwalks and two-level viewing; adjustable seating banks.
  • Capacity: 144–172 seats depending on configuration; typical seating plan available.
  • Parking: Lot 55 free for patrons after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend; metered west-side lot for weekday use.
  • Transit: Lot 55 also serves free shuttle buses to UI football and basketball games; theatre patrons may use metered lot when events coincide.
  • Seating chart/directions: Ground plans available; see Typical seating configuration PDF for Thayer Theatre.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University (328 S Clinton St), Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown (255 E Court St), Graduate by Hilton Iowa City (210 S Dubuque St).
  • Notable events hosted: Iowa New Play Festival and Iowa Director’s Festival (in Theatre Building/Thayer Theatre).