CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – TheatreUNI will present “The Language Archive” – a fast-paced, modern tragi-comedy with an essence of magical realism, written by Julia Cho.

‌The second production of the 2026-2027 season, “The Language Archive” focuses on George, a man consumed with preserving and documenting the dying languages of far-flung cultures though, at home, language is failing him. He doesn't know what to say to his wife Mary to keep her from leaving him, and he doesn't recognize the deep feelings that his lab assistant Emma has for him. This melancholy, whimsical comedy will make you laugh, cry and feel everything in between while you ponder the question: “Can you be loved without being understood?”

Public performances will be held Oct. 30, Nov. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and

Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 7 at 2 p.m. All performances will take place in the Bertha Martin black box theatre within the Strayer-Wood Theatre on campus.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Erika Kuhn will direct the play, with dialect creation and coaching from Associate Professor of Theatre Matthew Weedman. Scenic and props design by Associate Professor Mark A. Parrott, costume design by Associate Adjunct Professor Katrina Sandvik, lighting design by student Jacob Blanchard, sound design by student Caleb Swinney, and stage management by student Emily Dowd.

Tickets are $24 and can be purchased through unitix.uni.edu, at the UNItix counter in the Gallagher-Bluedorn or at the Strayer-Wood box office the week of the show. 

This performance contains adult language and themes.

For more information, call the Department of Theatre box office at 319-273-6386 or visit TheatreUNI’s website.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the UNI Department of Theatre at 319-273-6386 prior to the event.