Buffalo One Act is state bound once again, looking to receive a star for the second year in a row. It’s exciting for all the students who have the opportunity to participate. Some even getting emotional “I’m excited, I cried.” said Sophomore Katherine Swartzer. They will be performing this Friday at St. Catherine’s University in the O’Shaughnessy auditorium. This years cast is performing Michael Tisdale’s, “Goldstar, Ohio.”
For some, the feel of going to state is different than the other competitions. “I like the atmosphere at state because you want everyone to do their best, you’re not directly competing against anyone anymore you’re just kinda like, here’s what we do, its just an atmosphere of trying to be the best show you can, and you want everyone else to do their best as well.” said Sophomore Jonah Schmitz.
While last year at state, the cast had a lot of seniors, this year is quite different. One Act has only one Freshman, four Seniors (two of which are crew), the majority is made up of Sophomores and Juniors. The Seniors are trying to be good role models and telling the underclassmen how they should behave and later become the respected upperclassmen.
[At sections] all the seniors were turning to us and saying ‘Hey, if they announce our names; if they announce our names, don’t scream, don’t react, just sit there politely.’ they announced ‘Gold.’ and all the seniors jump up and start wailing at the top of their lungs.–Sophomore Emily Twardy
After receiving a star in last years state competition, and doing so in past years, other schools aren’t always friendly to the Buffalo cast. “I think everyone thinks we’re jerks, because we have a reputation for winning and then we walk by and we say, ‘Good luck!’ and they gives a look like ‘I hate you’” said Swartzer.
Buffalo’s performance is Friday, February 13 at 11:00 AM. The show will be in the O’Shaughnessy auditorium at St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul. Tickets are $10.00 for a single session or $15.00 for a daily pass.
Photo by – Mackenzie Malewicki
