Communication sophomore Marcus Dowd performed in last year’s Dolphin Show. He has acted in Student Theatre Coalition plays. He minors in dance. And he just became a director.
Dowd was one of three new student directors in WAVE Productions’ Directors’ Festival, known as D-Fest. The event showcased three 30-minute plays from Dowd, Communication sophomore Ash Aranha and Communication freshman Abby Pierson over four Friday and Saturday shows in Shanley Pavilion.
While all three directors had acted in productions, they had little to no backstage experience. In high school, Aranha directed one play — a 15-minute act featuring just one freshman from his school…