One-Act Play Festival

Contemporary shows, new directors, bold and refreshing.

March 3-6, 2022

Experience the fresh perspectives and innovative talents of ISU Theatre student directors! For the first time, our annual Advanced Directing One-Act Play Festival stars in our season lineup. Multiple one-acts will be performed nightly. Witness the bold and daring storytelling of our incredible students!

Contains adult content and language.

Produced by Advanced Directing Students

March 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 pm
March 6 at 2:00 pm 

Performed in Fisher Theater.

Adults $20. Iowa State students and youth free. General admission tickets available at the door, through Iowa State Center Ticket Office, or any Ticketmaster.
ISU Theatre is adhering to Iowa State University COVID protocols stated here. 

ISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: "Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu, 515.294.2624.”

FESTIVAL SELECTIONS PERFORMING MARCH 3 AND MARCH 5

Pigeons
By Grant Tetmeyer 
Directed by Grant Tetmeyer
Performed by Evan Pattee, Alex Harrell, Morgan Wolfe, Marlowe Hamilton and Elvis Kimara 
Scenic Design by Matthew Hennessey 
Lighting by Bobbie Buie 
Costume Design by Teddy White 

Cuckoo Clock
By Jenna Jane 
Directed by Kathryn Ripley
Performed by Cailtin Allen, Elijah Moore, Trevor Rhedin, Leah Gebeke and Jenson Wilke
Scenic Design by Jess Fenton
Lighting by Bobbie Buie
Costume Design by Teddy White 

This Almost Joy
By Barbara Lindsay
Directed by Jacob Jones 
Performed by Donovan Froisland, Grace Hatchitt, Jordan King and Macey Brackin
Scenic Design by Alexis Murdock
Lighting by Samuel Huhn 
Costume Design by Jess Fenton

I Love an Earthling
By Rex McGregor
Directed by Opal Rustad
Performed by Nick Ardovitch, Monica Toro and Isabelle Ford
Scenic Design by Matthew Hennessey 
Lighting by Bobbie Buie 
Costume Design by Teddy White 

Black Prometheus 
By Zachariah Ezer 
Directed by Heaven Booker
Performed by Benjamin Nuckolls, Jamal Johnson, Neena Riddle and Rachael Purdy 
Scenic Design by Matthew Hennessey
Lighting by Samuel Huhn
Costume Design by Jess Fenton

FESTIVAL SELECTIONS PERFORMING MARCH 4 AND MARCH 6

Captivity 
By Peter B. Sonenstein
Directed by Morgan Reetz
Performed by Parker Depond, Arthur Bardole, Dominick Ervelli and Carly Groninga
Scenic Design by Zach Hodgson
Lighting by Jackson Newhouse
Costume Design by Barry Schmitt 

Where is the Bus?
By Grant Tetmeyer
Directed by Ashley Oxenreider
Performed by Kaushik Raghavan, Zachary Riedemann, Keith Norman and Jess Fenton
Scenic Design by Zach Hodgson
Lighting by Jackson Newhouse
Costume Design by Barry Schmitt 

Better Than the Movie
By Jeffrey Harr
Directed by Cameron Thrap 
Performed by Isaiah Sents, Mackenzie Woods and Camille Danner
Scenic Design by Zach Hodgson 
Lighting by Jackson Newhouse 
Costume Design by Barry Schmitt 

Three Assassins Walk into a Bar, Right?
By Salvador Vidaurri
Directed by Joe Cave 
Performed by Lauren Hansen, Matthew Mercurio and Piper Smith
Scenic Design by Samuel McDaniel
Lighting by Jackson Newhouse 
Costume Design by Barry Schmitt   

Better Than the Movie produced by special arrangement with Theatrefolk (theatrefolk.com).
I Love an Earthling presented by arrangement with Playmarket Incorporated.