Spring One Acts illuminated students as characters who surprised with their hidden talents and risk-taking. The three showings on March 29 – 30, were hosted by The Studio at Sage Hill in the Black Box Theatre.

The seven One Acts, each about 15-20 minutes, were directed by student members of theater ensemble. Two were student written as well as directed. Their theme of “aging love” was reflected in the order of the acts, which went from young love to old love.

A majority of the acts had casts with only two actors. The small cast concept was a new endeavor that The Studio at Sage Hill decided to attempt.

The diversity in the cast, which ranged from experienced actors who are graduating this year to freshman who have never acted before, separated One Acts from other community productions.

Junior Jodie Horowitz, a lead, said, “the beauty of one-acts is that there’s no pretentious factor to it. You can have no experience and still get in if you’re willing to work hard. It’s a great way to find out if you’re interested in theater.”

The One Acts often raise community controversy and discussion because past performances were considered “inappropriate to some viewers” and received criticism from some parents and grandparents.

This year, even though the theme is love, The Studio tried to make the One Acts more light-hearted and comical with an innocent appearance. They  made a conscious goal to appeal to a greater variety of audience members ranging from young children to senior citizens.