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Combined Efforts Theatre was created to provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to perform with peers. Janet Schlapkohl is the founder. She is a member of the University of Iowa MFA playwriting program, a former special education teacher, and a drama director with a masters in education.

Performers with and without special needs from Iowa City and surrounding communities have added their talents and found it both fun and rewarding.

In 2010 Combined Efforts Theater assumed Section 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit theater. The plays have each been original works, written and directed by Ms. Schlapkohl in collaboration with a growing number of volunteers.

Combined Efforts Theatre is celebrating its tenth year in 2012.  The schedule of performances is on the Marquee page.

We are working on a major revision of our web page.  Meanwhile news will be posted as usual.  We would appreciate hearing from you with any suggestions for the page.

The mission of Combined Efforts Theatre:

To create and perform theatre that is excellent and compelling, with original scripts written for actors, musicians and dancers – individuals with and without special needs – that focuses on their strengths in a collaborative effort.

Check the pages about us and get involved and the calendar page for upcoming productions.

On our site, you can read what journalists are saying about our productions, and even view photos of recent productions.

News of upcoming events will be posted on this main page with more details on our Press Release page.

A resources page is available for those interested in learning more about theatre.