ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Mirrorbox Theatre is raising $30,000. You can make innovative art possible for our community!

"THE RAPIDS"
is back
The Rapids is an improvised soap opera comedy starring greedy industrialists, horny lovers, corrupt politicians, and other big personalities who keep getting into hilarious trouble based on audience suggestions.

AUDITIONS 2/3
"THESE GILDED SOULS"
Be part of an incredible new adaptation of "The Great Gatsby." All roles available. Auditions Monday, February 3, 2025. Click the button for more details

Improv Incubator
Showcase Weekend
Expert improvisers find the funny in romance - and wow is there plenty material to work with!
Feb. 14 | 9 pm | $15
Forget the overpriced dinners and awkward small talk—Butts Inc. has your Valentine’s plans covered. This brand-new improv team is hitting the stage for the first time, and they’re bringing a night full of laughs, weirdness, and unexpected romance.
Featuring Michael, Savannah, Joe, and Abby, these four fresh-faced improvisers are ready to make stuff up on the spot—all they need is you (and maybe a suggestion or two). Whether you’re on a date, rolling deep with friends, or just here to witness the chaos, this show is guaranteed to make your Valentine’s one to remember.

Tri Try feat. David Maier
Feb. 15 | 7 pm | $15
David Maier may be a groundbreaking City Council member and advocate for Cedar Rapids, but on Feb 15 he's trading policy debates for improv. Get ready to see David team up with three seasoned improvisers for a whirlwind of short-form games and unscripted hilarity.

A Tale of Two Teams
Feb. 15 | 9 pm | $15
To close out the weekend of improv, The Classmates will kick things off with their, high-energy short-form games that will keep you on the edge of your seat, while ISYW takes you on a hilarious journey with their expertly crafted long-form scenes.

2025 Big Box Season Announcement




THE WORK WE DO
Mirrorbox Theatre presents Iowa premiere plays as dramatic reflections on contemporary culture, leading the conversations that define our times.
Currently in our sixth season, we are the only theatre company in the state of Iowa dedicated exclusively to presenting contemporary plays that have yet to be staged in our state. In-person and online, we bring Iowa artists into collaboration with high-level professionals from across the country, raising the level of artistic practice in our region, and broadcasting local excellence to the world.
