From  Oct. 1 to 3, the cast of Studio One Acts will present a series of plays in the Studio Theater at 7 p.m. According to Madelaine Withers, student director and senior, the short plays are a great way to kick off the theater department year. The acts are for anyone who enjoys fast-moving comedy and drama.

“Since it’s the first big performance the theater has in the year, it’s a super fun and easy way to get introduced to the theater,” Withers said. “They’re funny. They’re quirky. They’re short. As a whole, it’s just a fun time for the audience,” she said. “I am really looking forward to just being able to direct myself completely and see how it comes out on stage.”

Students direct the Studio One Acts. The four directors are responsible for casting and preparing their own play.

“The acts are great because we get to learn to collaborate with our cast members and see what we, as a team, can do,” Withers said. “Being involved in the acts helps students become more involved in school and more confident with themselves and interacting with other students. I know that I was really shy before I joined theater, but it has truly been great experience for me.”

According to Withers, the directors chose four published, comedic plays that the audience will find interesting.Students will also perform plays titled The Future is in Your Tiny Hands, Backflip, Appearances and Arabian Nights.

According to Jim Peterson, director of theater and film, as well as producer of this year’s shows, the audience should look forward to the uniqueness and humor of these plays.

“The plays are usually 10 to 15 minutes long and end with a twist that the audience can look forward to,” Peterson said.

“None of the plays this year have anything in common, which I think adds to the randomness and craziness of these plays,” Peterson said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, and  I just think it’s fun to watch the relief on the student face when they see that the audience is enjoying their hard work.”

Withers said she hopes the Studio One Acts will be an amazing experience for everyone. She said, “It’s a production entirely directed, taught and performed by students for the enjoyment of all audiences.”