One Act Play Festival

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What are the One Acts being performed?

TRIFLES
by Susan Glaspell
Directed by Julia Vairetta

In a small Iowa farmhouse, surly and reclusive farmer John Wright was found murdered. His apathetic wife Minnie is the prime and only suspect, and sitting in jail for the crime. Now, a small group of people enter the home, looking for the clues that would explain why a woman would suddenly strangle her husband in the night. While County Attorney Henderson, Sheriff Peters, and neighbor Mr. Hale roam the house looking for clues, the women (Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale) examine the “trifles” of a country kitchen, such as frozen jars of preserves and a poorly sewn quilt. But as the women look closer at Minnie’s world, they make a bone-chilling discovery.

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BETA BITCHES
By Emily Yuko Walborn
Directed by Taylor Hulse

Beta Bitches is a comedic play about two mean girls, Madison and Gwen, who hold a séance in an attempt to contact their deceased friend/Queen Bee. But the spirits are angry, like, sooooo angry. For Madison and Gwen to get the answers they so desperately seek, they must endure a terrifying night of contact from the other side. Yet, their séance takes a horrifying turn when they conjure the one person they thought they’d never have to see again. Riffing on classic teen movie tropes, Beta Bitches uncovers the vulnerability and humanity of teenage caricatures. It is an exploration of stereotypes, manipulative friendships, and how to exorcise your demons… like, literally.

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Little Happy Secrets
By Melissa Leilani Larson
Directed by Sarah Hall

Claire and Brennan have been best friends for years. But when the two are brought back together after two years apart, Claire wonders if the feelings she has for Brennan might go beyond friendship.

F.A.Q. for attending an MTSU Theatre Production

When is the show?

One Act Play Festival runs Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, October 11 at 7:30pm

How do I get a ticket?

Tickets are available here or you can purchase them at the door of the Theatre.
MTSU Students, Faculty and Staff can receive one free ticket with valid ID at the Box Office.

Where is the theatre?

Tucker Theatre is located at 615 champion way, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 on the campus of MTSU

Where can I park?

Tucker Theatre is part of the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building. Parking is available in all campus parking lots surrounding the theatre free of charge after 4:30 p.m. M-F and on weekends. Parking during daytime hours (7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) is available by permit only. You may obtain a temporary / visitors permit from Parking Services. For more information about parking at MTSU please visit the parking website.

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the
Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by
David and Alice Rubenstein.

Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting
the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American
College Theater Festival.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E.
Bernstein; the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; and Beatrice and
Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation.

KCACTF is part of JFKC: A Centennial Celebration of John F. Kennedy, inspired
by five enduring Ideals often ascribed to JFK: Courage, Freedom, Justice,
Service, and Gratitude. Support for JKFC: A Centennial Celebration of John F. Kennedy
is provided by Ambassador Elizabeth Bagley, Chevron,
the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, and Target.

Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible
through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the
President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.

This production Is entered In the Kennedy Center American College Theater
Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to
identity and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each
production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF
representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in
KCACTF programs involving scholarships. internships, grants, and awards for
actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics
at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the
KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards
recognizing outstanding achievement In production, design, direction and
performance.

By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF
goals to recognize. reward. and celebrate the exemplary work produced in
college and university theaters across the nation.