Hours before a Uni play, you'll find your favorite thespians backstage applying their makeup, putting on their costumes, and getting into character. Student Productions 2008 was no exception. Check out this audio slideshow as cast members Lauren Piester and Lor Sligar take us behind the scenes at opening and closing night.

While many of Uni's thespians are still recovering from weeks of little sleep and extreme fun, it's time to look back at this year's Student Productions, which featured six plays and seven unexpected interludes. Check inside as directors Natsuki Nakamura, Hadley Hauser, Sierra Marcum, Hannah Leskosky, Lauren Piester, and Kareem Sayegh discuss their plays.

[UPDATED] Ever wonder how Uni's annual showcase of student theatrical talent gets done in time? Michelle Gao is still wondering — and she's one of the actors who will be performing when Student Productions begin 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the North Attic Playhouse. This week the OG will present a backstage look at the making of StudProd 2007. In today's entry Michelle, who plays Julie in Lauren Piester's "My Parents Think I'm Perfect," writes about line memorization and a trip to Target.

[UPDATED] Uni's annual showcase of student-written and -directed plays will be performed 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the North Attic Playhouse. This week the OG will present a backstage look at the making of StudProd 2007, with contributions from two of the writer-directors and three of the cast members. First up: sophomore Anna Gooler, who plays Mom in Lauren Piester's play, "My Parents Think I'm Perfect."