EJ
Emily Jensen
  • Class of 2018
  • Sioux City, Iowa

Emily Jensen to peform in the annual One-Act Play Festival at Concordia University, Nebraska

2017 Apr 4

Emily Jensen of Sioux City, Iowa will be performing during the annual One-Act Play Festival, running April 6-8, 2017. The festival begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre in the Music Center on the campus of Concordia University, Nebraska.

"This year's directors chose four comedies, including larger ensemble shows, a play in the Italian "commedia dell'arte" style, and a dark comedy," said Bryan Moore, associate professor of communication and theatre. "The shows have proven to be a fun challenge for the directors and actors, and the audience will benefit from the variety of topics and comedic styles presented."

The festival is a component of Concordia's play production course in which the students direct short plays. They each select a play, conduct auditions and rehearse with the cast, culminating in a weekend of their plays.

This year's performances include "Check Please" by Jonathan Rand. This show presents vignettes featuring a guy and girl on blind dates with quirky individuals. Students will also perform "13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview," by Ian McWethy, in which two interviewers attempt to find one more student to recommend for their college, but their choices are not promising. Also being presented is "The New Mrs. Jones" by James Armstrong, which is a dark comedy. Finally, "Genre" by Wade Bradford. This comedy explores the many different storytelling styles.