Hannah Trobaugh on 'One-Acts' crew

2015 Mar 10

Hannah Trobaugh, of Amherst, has been selected as a member of the theater production team for "An Evening of One-Acts" this spring at HCC.

The HCC Theater Department will present "An Evening of One-Acts" April 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. in room 111 of the Fine & Performing Arts building.

The technical and production team performs critical offstage roles in the planning and execution of theater performances, such as set design, wardrobe, props, lighting, sound and stage management.

Three one-act plays will be performed each night, guest directed by HCC alum Mike Pray, Class of 2008, and produced by HCC students.

"Gravity," by Bret Bucchi, tells the story of Jack and Sully as they struggle with their place in the world while searching for what they lack in each other.

"Small World," by Tracy Scott Wilson, brings together three men and three women each on their own respective blind dates, striving for connection while dealing with their bizarre secrets.

"Captive Audience," by David Ives, tells the story of Laura and Rob, a husband and wife whose marriage and lives are being invaded by the ever-alluring television, which threatens to cut the cord on their love.

"Though each one act is very unique, they all deal with a very real need for human connection," says Pray, the recipient of this year's Lani Morrison McKenna Guest Artist Award, which is given each year to a guest artist at HCC in recognition of outstanding achievements in the arts. "Whether it's through the somewhat otherworldly lens of 'Gravity,' the madcap energy of 'Small World,' or the techno-magical of 'Captive Audience,' there is a genuine realness and vulnerability in how vital connecting to another person is and just how difficult that can be in the face of standing, expectation, and technology."

Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.