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THE 24-HOUR SHOW
ONE PLAY: WRITTEN, BLOCKED, DESIGNED, MEMORIZED, AND TECH-ED IN 24 HOURS
SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2026
Every year, Students' Stage puts on a 24-Hour Show. This show allows our club members to collaborate and put their theatre skills to the test. Within 24 hours, the production team, cast, and crew work together to write, design, block, memorize, and perform a full (typically 40-50 minute) show. We know how busy some of our club members are, and the 24-hour show is an amazing opportunity that allows everyone to hone their skills, create lasting bonds, and have a lot of fun without the time commitment of a full production.
24 HOURS AT A GLANCE
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AUDITIONS
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CASTING
10:00 PM
CASTING INFORMATION SENT OUT
10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
WRITING
5:00 AM
SCRIPTS SENT TO THE CAST/PRODUCTION TEAM
5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
EVERYONE READS THE SCRIPT AND STARTS WORKING
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
ACTORS AND TECHIES ARRIVE AND DO A TABLE-READ
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BLOCKING
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
DESIGNER MEETING + ACTOR LUNCH BREAK
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DESIGNER RUN OF THE SHOW
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
TECH AND MEMORIZATION PERIOD
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CUE-TO-CUE
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
DINNER BREAK
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FINAL PREPARATIONS
6:30 PM
HOUSE OPENS
7:00 PM
SHOW BEGINS
AUDITION SIGN UPS
GET INVOLVED
IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AWAKE FOR 24 HOURS. WE WORK IN SHIFTS!
ACTING
AUDITIONS 9/18!
Be one of our actors! Dive into a character that is written to highlight you and your skills!
WRITING
Applications Due 9/14
Our writers collaborate to create an entire show in just one night.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Applications Due 9/14
The directors, choreographer, and designers makes this show come to life!
TECH CREW
Applications Due 9/14
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Our tech crew works behind the scenes and helps our show run like clockwork.
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