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[60 SECOND NEWS] Bradys retirement, Governor Tim Walz, One Acts, winter sports

[60 SECOND NEWS] Brady’s retirement, Governor Tim Walz, One Acts, winter sports

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline February 1, 2023
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
ROYAL COUNSEL. Savannah Switzer and Aarushi Bahadur play King Claudius and Polonius, the two sharing a moment of concern over the future of the kingdom due to the actions of prince Hamlet.

“I definitely was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did.”

Maddy Fisher, The Rubicon February 1, 2023

Senior Maggie Fried never thought she would direct one of the annual upper school One Acts. “I’ve been super into acting since middle school and throughout all of high school, so directing as something...

HERE WE GO. Theater Director Eric Severson talks to hopefuls during Auditions Dec. 3-4 to start off the process.

Auditions help directors determine best cast for One Acts

Avery Liu, Staff Writer December 7, 2022
The One Acts are set to commence in the Huss Center Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Id be jealous if human flesh wasnt so delicious, Lydia, played by sophomore Valerie Wick, raises a bone to knock Nial (junior Samuel Zelazo) unconscious.

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, US One Acts bring people together

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline April 17, 2021
This year, One Act directors told stories of DMVs, murder, cannibalism, and Greek gods. Considering COVID-19 restrictions, these short plays were no small feat to organize.
[ARTS BRIEF] One acts to stream, US Theater welcomes musical submissions

[ARTS BRIEF] One acts to stream, US Theater welcomes musical submissions

Arts Brief March 12, 2021
With One Act recording concluded, the US Theater department makes an open call for musical audition videos due Mar. 15. One acts will stream Mar. 19.
Senior Henry Cheney introduces his One Act. This was Cheneys first year participating in the One Acts. “I felt like a camp counselor. I was happy that my actors listened to me,” Cheney said.

Senior directors enjoy creative freedom of one-acts

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline February 7, 2020
From directing to experimenting with having three additional characters, the annual one-acts that happened last Friday were full of new experiences for students who directed them. 
“We had a great cast of almost entirely underclassmen who I don’t otherwise see,” senior Tess Hick said, “I liked getting to work with people I don’t usually get to work with. It was really good to hang out with them and take a leadership role.”

“Sorry, Wrong Number” builds suspense, bonding

February 17, 2018
Senior Noa Carlson said her favorite part of the directing process was selecting bonding activities for the cast.
US Theater director Eric Severson learned about Peter/Wendy through Maggie Vliestra (‘16) who was in a summer program production of it at Northwestern and her director was friends with the playwright. “The playwright came and talked to them, and she told me one of the big notes that the playwright gave to the cast was to “remember to talk to your audience like they are adults. This is not a kids show, per se. The story is something we all remember from our childhood but remember to treat your audience like the intelligent adults they are” and that has really stuck with me.”

“Peter/Wendy” offers a fresh, more chilling child’s story

February 17, 2018
The Peter/Wendy script came to US theater director Eric Severson through alumnae Maggie Vlietstra ('16) who was in a summer production of it at Northwestern.
Telling the tales of people who share a place in common, Terry Gabbard’s “Our Place” was directed by senior Maya Shrestha.

“Our Place” lets Shrestha bring her ideas to life

February 17, 2018
A single director takes on a one-act with four stories.
Peter/Wendy earns starred performance at state

Peter/Wendy earns starred performance at state

News in Brief February 9, 2018
Judges rave over Peter/Wendy performance.
One Act performances spotlight senior directors, MSHSL show

One Act performances spotlight senior directors, MSHSL show

Iya Abdulkarim, Editor in Chief January 29, 2018
Four student-directed shows and the MSHSL competition one act took the stage on Jan. 27
Seniors casted students for their One Acts on Dec. 4-5. The seniors get their chance to explore a different creative experience than just being an actor, One Act Director Eric Severson said.

One Acts give seniors new directing experience

Griffin Thissen, Staff Writer December 10, 2017
Seniors cast actors for annual One Acts.
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