Area Competition Dates: March 31- April 1, 2023 Region Competition Dates: April 20-21, 2023
All One-Act Play rehearsals and performances will take place at Angelo State University.
Regional rehearsals will take place on Thursday and will be assigned based on a draw and availability of schools. Performances will take place on Friday.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
2023 Performance Order
Irion County - A Candle on the Table
Santa Anna - Blue Stockings
Buena Vista - The Creature Creeps
Bronte - Tracks
Rankin - The White Rose
Iraan - Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?
Friday, march 31
50 Minute Rehearsals, 10 Minutes to Strike to Box
1 p.m. - Irion County
2 p.m. - Santa Anna
3 p.m. - Buena Vista
4 p.m. - Bronte
5 p.m. - Rankin
6 p.m. - Iraan
Saturday, April 1
9 a.m. - Director’s Meeting
10 a.m. - Performances Begin (All shows will run back to back without any breaks.)
Critiques and awards will follow the completion of the performances.
Thursday, April 20
2 p.m. - Rehearsals Begin
Friday, April 21
9 a.m. - Director’s Meeting
10 a.m. - Performances Begin
Quick Facts
The entry fee for each One-Act Play is $750 and must be submitted by each school at the time of rehearsal.
Please make checks payable to: Angelo State University, UIL Account
Check can be mailed to:
Angelo State UIL ASU Station #11023 San Angelo, TX 76909-1039
Participating cast members, directors and production crews in the Area One-Act Play Contest will not be charged an admission fee.
Allen Otto has been involved with UIL One-Act Play since 2001, working in competitions from Zone to State. Allen holds a BA from Trinity University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston School of Law. Allen took his love of storytelling into his career and as a chief trial attorney in Harris County, has gotten to advocate for crime victims in more than 50 jury trials.
Allen remains active in the Houston theater community, creating clinics and experiences for high schools and middle schools across the state to promote the joy of theatre in youth. In addition, Allen travels across the US and Canada to assist choral groups in developing organic performance through song. Allen has also worked with Houston ISD to help build and grow participation in UIL Elementary, Middle, and High School tournaments. In addition to Contest Managing, Allen has served as a judge for various UIL events at the District, Region, and State levels.
In accordance with UIL regulations, only students listed in the Official Eligibility Notice may be in the stage and dressing areas. Only eligible students may participate as members of the contest company.
ASU provides the basic unit set.
Dressing rooms will be provided for each school. You may plan to leave personal belongings there during performances – and you should retrieve them immediately after the performance is concluded. Please leave valuables with a parent or sponsor.
Students from ASU’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will act as hosts for the One-Act Play teams. A university host will be waiting at the loading door of the auditorium when you arrive to unload – and will be able to answer questions, direct unloading of scenery and props, and assist in any other way needed.
Questions?
For more information, contact the contest manager or contest director.
