January 9th-11th
Synopsis
The 2025 One-Act Festival is comprised of 6 student-directed short plays, 3 of which are also student-written! A longtime HTC tradition, the One-Acts give seniors an opportunity to experience directing and putting together their own shows, and allow actors to explore their talents in non-conventional roles. The 2025 Winter One-Acts will be performed January 9th-11th in the Harriton Black Box.
The One-Acts will be taking place in the Black Box, which has limited seating capacity. Due to this, tickets may not be available at the door. You are only guaranteed a seat if you purchase online.
The 2025 One-Acts and Casts
Sure Thing, written by David Ives and directed by Carly Marcus
Betty, sitting innocently reading her highly esteemed novel by William Faulkner, is interrupted by Bill who wishes to sit down beside her and strike up casual conversation. However, there is one problem: they can’t seem to say things that please each other. The solution? A bell that they can ring, resetting the conversation and allowing their partner a second chance at saying the right thing until they are the perfect match.
BETTY – Sadie Bohrer
BILL – Jacob Myers
Celeste Steals the Show, written & directed by Ava Romano
In the backstage dressing room of the band Silver Skies, tensions rise as the group prepares for their final concert of their tour. Arguing over the cover song, Celeste storms out and slams the door, inadvertently locking the rest of the band inside. As they are about to leave, they discover the door is jammed and their attempts to escape grow increasingly frantic. Through suspected betrayal, a minor panic attack and an intense dance battle, the band must find their way out of the room to make sure Celeste doesn’t steal the show!
PENELOPE – Belle Starr
CELESTE – Jack Ingiosi
JUNE – Hailey Sun
ALI – Kylie Pollack
PRODUCER – Rosa DeMonte
AUTO LOCK SYSTEM – Fransya Turenne
The Job Interview, written by Don Zolidis and directed by Sofia Siano and Juliet Woolard
Two women, Marigold and Emily, show up to an office for a job interview and realize they are scheduled to interview at the exact same time. Convinced it’s a mistake, the two walk into the interview room expecting an explanation but are shocked to find out this was all part of the plan. An unconventional, over the top experience begins to test their ability to handle the intense job of being a sales associate at Build-A-Bear Workshop. Who will be able to survive the blood, sweat, and tears of this job and become T.J.’s new hire?
T.J. – Tenzin Joh
MARIGOLD – Avali Tanglao-Aguas
EMILY – Athena Chinen
The Seven Seas, written & directed by Maja Mozdzer
After a long day of rehearsal, the Director and an Actor get transported to a remote island by Susan (a vengeful riddle god) and have to figure out a way to get back home. Chaos ensues.
DIRECTOR – Henry Yearley
ACTOR – Maddie Zinck
SUSAN – Ella Texada
Attemped Theft of a Confection From a Minor, written by Patrick Greene and directed by Ariana Pavri
Two not-so-great thieves, Bonnie and Clyde, need fuel for their heist, so they try to steal a lollipop from a kid in the park. What starts as a silly plan quickly turns into a wild altercation when the clever child outsmarts them.
BONNIE – Ellie Reber
CLYDE – Wren Kovalchuk
FATHER – Casey Everson
CHILD – Lily Baker
Untitled, written & directed by Jack McCullough
Super Secret Plot. Come see the show to find out!
CHARACTER 1 – Harrison Cobitz
CHARACTER 2 – Coy Evans
CHARACTER 3 – Emil Brody
CHARACTER 4 – Rae Feldman