By Jeff Murphy,
February 7, 2022
Enjoy a collection of 10-minute plays as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre
and Dance presents Spring Studios 2022, “A Night of Nights…at Night.” These plays,
to be performed Thursday, Feb. 10 through Saturday, Feb. 12, are directed by UCM students
Luke Englert, Molly Ross, Anna Braman, and Luke Habjan, with university students as
the cast.
Luke Englert is directing “Living in Fear” by Christopher Lindsay. Technical Director
is Madison Skiljan. In the play, a group of people try to conquer their irrational
fears. The cast includes Tijuana Hines-Bronson as Michelle, Miranda Muenz as Jill,
Riley Given as Phil, Jace Nielsen as Dave, and Ryan Foster as Boris.
Molly Ross is directing “Unsinkable” by Michael McKeever with technical direction
by Katie Harmon. In the play, a couple is in denial of the famous Titanic sinking
and comedy ensues. The cast includes Emily Turner as Claire Wynder-Boyle, Riley Given
as Harland Wynder-Boyle, Sapphire Engel as Maggie, and Luke Habjan as Officer Lowe.
Anna Braman is directing “The Audition” by Ray Arsenault with technical direction
led by Brittany Brandt. A young actress has an interesting conversation with a bartender
that is similar to the actress in one way or another. The cast includes Makenzie Lewis
as Raleigh and Jace Nielsen as Rob.
Luke Habjan is directing “The Missing Link” by Emily Hagema with technical direction
by Seth Holt. A father and son are in search of Bigfoot and their lost connection.
The cast includes Quinn Allen as Calvin and Finn Juliano as Frank.
All Spring Studios 2022 performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m.
The plays are at the Nickerson Hall Black Box Theatre on the UCM campus. Cost is
$1 per ticket (cash only). Masks are required for all audience members.