This weekend’s “Play in a Day” program is being introduced to Baldwin’s theater agenda this year to bring more student opportunities in a variety of roles.

“Play in a Day” is a low-commitment program that offers students the opportunity to gain experience writing, directing, and performing single-act plays with only 24 hours of preparation.

Sponsor Cassidy Cooper said groups of students will be working separately to prepare a few different performances. There will be pre-set roles in each group for smooth development.

“One student will be the playwright in that group, so they will write a short script. Then we will have actors, we’ll have a director – all in that group,” Cooper said. “(It will) provide students opportunities to explore other areas that aren’t necessarily just on-stage or traditional tech things.”

Sponsor Gavin Calgaro is excited for the various new ways students will be able to get involved.

“After talking to many students involved in our shows, there was a desire for more chances to grow their skills and attempt other aspects of creating theatre – aside from acting,” Calgaro said.

The “Play in a Day” program will take place from 4 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday.