Advanced Theatre Production is a class for those who want to pursue their interest in producing work and continue past involvement in theatre at Blanchet. Many students participate in order to grow and enjoy a passion of theirs. One of those students is Indira Rampersad.

A major part of the class and project given is to produce a One Act play. Indira’s One Act is called Rules of Comedy. The direction she is going in with this is one of simplicity. “Abstraction in a piece can be a great experience,” said Rampersad, “but too much of it can be exhausting.”

Her work is structured around the idea of humans and their ability to create and comprehend comedic ideas. The story explores the question of why we make fun of life and components of our lives. It is meant to propose questions about why laughter arises when we think something is funny, and why certain things simply bring us joy.

“The two characters start off as strangers,” said Rampersad, “but they each sense an immediate connection.” The goal of this is to create characters who are desperate to get some degree of understanding from the other, as well as themselves.

Rampersad has expressed that the most difficult aspect of the One Act has been time management. While being a student and taking other classes this project has made it hard for her to focus.

“I am constantly thinking about my One Act,” said Rampersad, “And due to the fact that it is cold and flu season there is no guarantee that everyone will be present at rehearsal which has added some stress.”