Once a year, THS hosts a special theater event that welcomes students of all acting levels to participate. One Acts is a student run show composed of several short performances. Students can get together with their friends to create entertaining plays  that Tenafly audiences will enjoy. Stage fright doesn’t have to exclude you from the fun, either. If you’d prefer not to be on stage, you can write and submit plays for your peers to perform. Any aspiring theater enthusiasts or performers should consider joining the show next year. 

If you’ve ever been curious about the inner workings of a theatrical show, One Acts is the perfect first step into this sector of entertainment. There are no prerequisites to participate in One Acts and the performances are short, which is the perfect stepping stone for any budding theater kids.

“It’s super fun. They are super inclusive. We add characters in order to fit everyone in,”  Sachin Durgam (’25) said.

The 2025 performances of One Acts have already concluded, but performers highly advise any curious students to participate in the show next year.

“Just do it. Go for it, and you might really enjoy it,” said Iris Cajku (’25). 

Performances this year took place on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. The original performance dates were moved around  due to inclement weather and scheduling conflicts, but it didn’t stop students from working through the difficulties and putting on an amazing performance. “There was a snow day on the first Thursday that we were supposed to have our first show, so unfortunately, that had to be canceled,” Cajku said. “Originally, we were supposed to only have a show on Friday, but we talked to Mr. Morrison and he allowed us to do another show for Saturday at 4 pm. I was really happy that we got that because we worked so hard.” Ultimately, the efforts of each One Acts group didn’t go to waste. “I had a really nice group of people. We got really close, and it was so much fun,” Cajku said. Actors in this year’s performance of One Acts share a common sentiment that the experience was thoroughly enjoyable and fun. 

Taking part in the show may prove to be a great learning experience. Any good theatre production needs plenty of preparation. Throughout the entire month of January, performers would show up 2-3 times a week in order to rehearse their lines and plan their act. “I learned that time is and scheduling is very important,” said Cajku. “This is a commitment. You have to make sure there is time in your schedule.” There is plenty of time and hard work involved in creating a good show. Despite the large commitment, the investment is worth it in the long run. “I think watching all the other plays was my favorite part. You get to see what your friends are doing and it’s a lot of fun,” Cajku said. Putting in the work on a show is worth it to create an end product that everyone is happy with. 

Overall, One Acts is an illuminating experience for longtime actors, directors, and writers alike. Getting involved with this show may be a catalyst to inspire one’s love for acting. On the other hand, it could simply be a fun and memorable experience that students can participate in with their friends. Nonetheless, all THS students should consider either participating in or simply watching next year’s One Acts show.