'23:59' puts play production under pressure

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  MU's Graduate Theater Organization held its first-ever "23:59 -- A Revolution of Plays" event, in which teams of students wrote, produced and performed plays in under a day. Five teams each worked Friday and Saturday to turn one line they were given into a ten-minute production.

"23:59 -- A Revolution of Plays"

Plays in order of performance:

"Happily Ever After" Written by Heidi Schmidt Directed by Laura Nelson Actors: Dillon Cassidy (James P. Charming), Elizabeth Trovall (Cindy) and Cole Headrick (The Fairy Godfather) Line: "Check your damn clock why don't ya!" Director's take: "A hilarious fractured fairytale." Summary: With the help of an unconventional fairy godfather, fairytale couple Cindy and James P. Charming tries to bring the magic back into their relationship.

"English" Written by Fonzie Geary Directed by David Marcia Actors: Brian Scanlan (Stanley) and Tammy Mullins (Rita) Line: "Time is not on your side." Director's take: "Overall, it's about what you want frequently not being what you need." Summary: A nervous college graduate has his first sexual encounter with a sarcastic, street-smart prostitute.

"Saturday School" Written by Andy Pierce Directed by Charles Willis Actors: Grant Watkins (Steve), Melanie Schneider (Jane) and Elizabeth Burch-Hudson (Julie) Line: "Time is of the essence." Director's take: "A heartwarming family comedy about coming of age in a world where ambition is everything." Summary: A mother-daughter day dissolves into a tension-ridden discussion about ambition or lack thereof.

"Time is the Fire" Written by Ron Zank Directed by Matt Davis Actors: Kristina Castor (Gabrielle) and Milbre Burch (Caroline) Line: "There's a time for everything, even this." Director's take: "Family drama with an onion." Summary: As a wildfire ravages their neighborhood, a daughter tries to convince her mother of the value of life.

"The Music Shop" Written by Matt Fotis Directed by Noah Lelek Actors: Frank Lasik (Mike) and Mark Walsh (Jeff) Line: "I thought you said patience was a virtue?" Director's Take: "Two generations meeting at a music store and what ensues after." Summary: A heated discussion about music between men of two generations leads each of them to question their own ideas about happiness.