One-acts take the stage at Naperville North
In tough economic times everyone is looking for a bargain. How about six plays in one night?
Naperville North High School one-act plays begin at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, May 14 and 15, at the school, 899 N. Mill St.
Some of the pieces were written by students and others are from the pros. Julieanne Sthay is serving as student producer.
Tickets are a $2 donation for the Kathryn Bender Memorial Foundation.
Here's a quick look at what you'll see onstage:
'EX-citing Date'Writer/director: Julia CelentanoCast: Jon Leu, Vivian Perez, Olivia Bagen, Rose GrizzellSummary: A boy and a girl - and his ex-girlfriends. What could go wrong?'Blueberry Hill Accord'Writer: Daryl WatsonCast: Kendra Benner, Amanda PeckSummary: Two friends go through a fight, but will this be the last straw?'The DMV One'Writer: Nick ZagoneDirector: Emily NovakCast: Joanna Brodecki, Greg Larson, Meredith ShadleSummary: A female DMV worker is going through a rough breakup, but things seem to look up when a promising young man walks through the door for a new drivers license and registration. Their comical exchange climaxes as the two characters get to know each other better, and see how alike they are.'A Perfect Shot'Writer/director: Stephanie SvarzCast: T.J. Peterson, Carleigh Turner, Maddie OlejnikSummary: Two ex-romantic interests have an unusual run-in at 1 a.m. at a bed-and-breakfast. As they catch up, they realize why they broke up in the first place and why it never would have worked out. Their argument ends with a deadly twist.'Chocolate'Writer: Frederick StroppelCast: Melanie Burbules, Ryan NemethySummary: A concerned wife tries to elude the police during an interview about the disappearance of her husband.'Gotta Get Outta Hogwarts'Writer/director: Alyssa SthayCast: Peter Sargent, Jon Stricker, Olivia Bagen, Josh Beard, Colin Clifton, Claire Morley, Devontae Weaver, Delaney Erickson, Julie Van de WilleSummary: Enter the world of witches and wizards where everything is fun and exciting, up until Harry defeats Voldemort. Harry discovers that he can't graduate from Hogwarts, so he must go on a quest with his friends to find a way to earn a diploma. Join Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Cho, Cedric, Malfoy and Professor McGonagall as they help Harry find his way out of Hogwarts. Inspired by the "Harry Potter" series and "A Very Potter Musical." <p class="factboxheadblack">If you go</p><p class="News"><b>What:</b> One-act plays</p><p class="News"><b>When:</b> 7 p.m. today and Saturday, May 14 and 15</p><p class="News"><b>Where:</b> Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St.</p><p class="News"><b>Tickets:</b> $2 donation to the Kathryn Bender Memorial Foundation</p><p class="News"><b>Info:</b> (630) 420-6480</p>