University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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IME FOR PLA Lunch Box Theatre gave students a new entertainment option while they were munching their sandwiches BY ANGS OESiAM I.tfJ April during the previous on«-act festh ai. there were only five students in Theatre 410 (directing class) But this spring when instructor Robert Alien Holder wahed into his classroom he found rujt five but 16 student directors Because of the increase in the size of the class, he decided to turn the one-act play festival into a month- bng event and call it the Lunch Box Theatre For two months the directing stu- dents rehearsed with their casts, made prop bsts. built sets and created costumes The first step was to find a cast Some of the directors held auditions and others just asked friends to participate. After the cast lists were made, rehearsals began Most directors agreed that tt was hard to schedule practice time. Most cast members had classes to contend with, some cast members worked and some attended other schools. Theatre major Beth Day said, h was a bt of fun working with student-directors, but it was hard work I was in two one-acts, three days apart, and it was difficult find- ing the time to rehearse for both of them. She performed In Krtstie Rivers ' one-act, Sony, Wrong Number. and The Great Ameri- can Cheese Sandwich. directed by Angie Gresham. During this time, directors began to help their performers learn hncs and show them blocking or move- ment. The set and properties were optional to consider. Some had elaborate sets, and others chose to use just actors. Director Susan Stuart brought in her own furniture and used many props in her play Reasonable Circulation. On the other hand, director Amanda WhitfieU chose not to use properties or a set. She chose to use a black stage with a spotlight. Whit- field ' s play. Feminine Trilogy was a combination of three short scenes from female plays. Costumes were another factor for student directors to consider. Senior Chris Wooten ' s play. On Shiloh Hill. was about the Civil War. He had to use certain costumes that he borrowed from a theater in his hometown. Jason Braly. a cast member from Wooten ' s play, said, Chris did an excellent job in finding the appropri- ate costumes and props for his one- act. The Lunch Box Theatre is a good opportunity for students who enjoy the theatre, but have tight schedules. In between rehearsals and set buikiing the student directors took time out to try to promote their plays. They had posters printed which they hung on bulletin boards and also posted a sign on each table in the University Center with each director ' s name, play, and date. All of the plays were held in the Per- formance Center and students, faculty, and guests were invited and encouraged to bring their lunches. Tabitha Adcock, one of the actresses, said, I believe that the Lunch Box Theatre was a very enjoyable experience for the audience as well as the performers. I personally had a very good time working with my group. Most of the plays were comedies and most stu- dents and adults seemed to enjoy themselves. Being student directors gave them a chance to see if they would really like to direct plays. PARTICrATING IN On Shfoh HW m Patrtcfc Flanagan. Jaton Ciandal. Jaaon Bcaiy. Amber HiaMi, MiMc GamMt, Aln Nm nin. Tonwny Sdbw. and Frad day. (Pttoto by Brian Fmdm) ENJOYING THE SPOTUGHT far a momam k Msknl aOMi Judt Robadaau. Robadaau par- facmad h Chrit Woal«i ' « Qvfl War one-act play X n SMoh Hfl - (Plwto by Brian Flndiar)

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PERFORMING in Susan Stuart ' s one-act play are Alex Newborn and Chris Wooton. The title of the play was Reasonable Circula- tion. (Photo by Brian Fincher) IN THE HABIT of par tidpating in student productions are Denise Jackson and Braxton Duke. The two f)cr- formed in the one-act play entitled Penguin Blues, directed by Alex Newborn. (Photo by Brian Fincher) I 14 Lunch Box Theatre Presents Student Directors One-Act Fred Clay The Deadly Line Amanda Whitfield Female Trilogy Susan Stuart Reasonable Circulation Missy Ricketts Enchanted Mesa Chris Wooten On Shiloh Hill Rachel Corlctt The Color of Heat Amber Hunter Loue Triumphant Angle Gresham . . . Great American Cheese Sandwich Kristie Rivers Sorr i. Wrong Number Marcl Austin Loi;e y Afternoon Alex Newborn Penguin Blues Doug Young Hit and Run Jason Crandall A Businessman ' s Lunch Regina Lucius The Lottery Jason Wilson The Make-Up Artist Patrick Flanagan Constantinople Smith

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THE FIRST STEP to campus involvement is joining an organization; the second step is to get involved in campus events. The members of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority made campus involvement a top priority as they participated in Step Sing. (Photo by Mark A. Casteel) JOINING ANY SPORTS TEAM is another way to get involved and show some school spirit. Mike Bums find baseball to be a fun way to get involved. (Photo by Mark A. Casteel) 16