Two one-act plays and some improv! UAF English Major Grace McCarthy’s “When All Else Fails”, and esteemed local playwright Michael Shaeffer’s “Saucy Jacks”, accompanied by improv from our very own Ground Squirrel Improv Troupe! Each play is directed, performed, designed, and crewed by UAF students.

“When All Else Fails” by Grace McCarthy Directed by Ian Buoncore Featuring (l-r) Theodore Hooker, Mallory Smyth, Katrina Kuharich, Nancy Nguyen and Elsbeth Cheyne. Set design & Technical Direction by Marley Horner Costume design by Nicki Karl Lighting design by Matt Hutter

“Saucy Jacks” by Michael Shaeffer. Directed by Tyler McClendon. Featuring (l-r) Theodore Hooker, Nate Cole and Sierra Trinchet. Set design & Technical Direction by Marley Horner Costume design by Fiona Zachel Lighting design by Matt Hutter

All photos by Kade Mendelowitz