Courtesy | Anthony Lupi
The theater department saw many non-theater students audition for roles in the Festival of Student Works, as it hopes to encourage more of the campus to participate in theater at Hillsdale.
Over 30 students participated in an open audition for roles in five student-directed, one-act plays. The plays feature a variety of shows, from drama to comedy.
Sophomore Juliana Undseth said that, while she participated in one major theater production at Hillsdale, she decided to audition for the festival to stay involved with theater.
“I love to act and I have loved doing theater my whole life,” Undseth said. “I am excited to hopefully get to work with one of the student directors while being a part of a production that will be a slightly smaller time commitment.”
Christopher Matsos is an assistant professor of theater and the faculty advisor for the festival.
“There’s a long and wonderful tradition of students presenting works here at Hillsdale,” Matsos said.
He said he is also looking forward to the opportunity to work with the student directors as they have the opportunity to head up the productions.
“I’m really thrilled because this is going to be my first time overseeing the festival and I can’t wait to see what the students do,” Matsos said.
The Festival of Student Works will be presented Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m.
