Friends University’s Directing for Theatreclass will present Student-Directed One-Act Plays, April 1-2

Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Theatre and Music Theatre majors will each present their own one-act plays to be performed together on April 1-2 at 7 p.m. at the Studio Theater (D6).

A variety of shows will be presented from serious and dramatic to light and comical. Student directors are tasked to help actors build character, work with plot development, create staging, decide technical needs and more.

“Directing is a very enlightening and rewarding experience,” said Music Theatre Major

and director, Brandon Rose. “Instead of being in shows, you can really understand the importance and hard work of being a director and what it takes to put together a great show.”

One-Acts to be presented include:

You’re Driving Me Crazy – Directed by Brandon Rose
Presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service

Post-Its (Notes on a Marriage) – Directed by Lorenz Looney
Presented by special arrangement with PlayScripts.com

Who…You…Me…Someone – Directed by Sydney Wilson
Presented by special arrangement with Off the Wall Plays

Lantern in the Wind – Directed by Sarah Pressnell
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Co.

Chicken Salad – Directed by Bellaly Escalante
Presented by special arrangement with Off the Wall Plays

Drugs Are Bad – Directed by Clayton Reitz
Presented by special arrangement with PlayScripts.com

Anna, Alone – Directed by Emma Burnett
Presented by special arrangement with Off the Wall Plays

Life Line – Directed by Caitlyn Fox
Presented by special arrangement with PlayScripts.com

Student Directed One-Act Plays will take place in the Studio Theater (D6) inside Friends University’s Riney Fine Arts Center, located at 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, Kan.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online at friends.edu/fineartstickets or by calling the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677. 

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.