This year, five thespians took a break from acting in order to try their hand at directing. Seniors Noel Carey, Annika Benitz, Tamar Sella, Teresa Lee and Maggie Cole directed five different comedies for One Acts, Gunn's annual compilation of short plays that ran May 16 to 19. Unlike other theater productions during the school year, One Acts are entirely student-run. The student directors are in charge of costumes, props, lighting and sound. In addition, they must translate their vision from script to stage.

Directing a One Act is no easy task. "It's hard when you're trying to tell someone what you want them to portray in their character, and you know what you want in your head but you just don't know how to explain it," Cole said.

Carey, on the other hand, believes the hardest thing about directing is being responsible for every part of the play. "If anyone has a question, it gets passed down the line, and eventually every question comes to you and you have to make the final call." Sella encountered a different problem. Because there were no adults involved in the production, Sella was responsible for keeping her actors in line. "The hardest thing is probably to find the balance between facilitating a productive use of time and a friendly environment," Sella said. "You want a friendly environment but you also ned to get your work done. The hardest thing is to find a good balance."

However, the difficulties of directing pay off in the end. "The best part about directing is seeing [your play] come alive, and seeing the students–the cast–enjoy bringing it to life. The whole cast comes together for it," Sella said.

Cole's thoughts echo Sella's. "Seeing your vision displayed on a stage is the best thing," Cole said. "It's something you can call your own."