Kicking off the second trimester, Upper School students performed All in the Timing as their Fall Play from December 5–7. This production featured a series of one-act plays by David Ives, exploring themes of time, language, and love. Students were tasked with playing multiple roles across the seven short plays.
For Kasen Orenstein ’27, taking on multiple roles allowed her to fully immerse herself in the production. “I had such a wonderful experience being a part of this play and got quite a few laughs out of it, whether I was doing my own scene or watching someone else’s,” Orenstein shared.
One of the challenges of staging seven short plays was the need to design a wide range of costumes, sets, and lighting. This required careful coordination and creative problem-solving.
While many actors played multiple roles, some students, like Ace Bairos ’27, took on additional responsibilities behind the scenes. “On top of acting, I also had the chance to work on the costumes for the show, which was such a rewarding experience, especially since I hope to pursue a career in fashion,” Bairos said. “I’m so grateful that Mr. Brown gave me this opportunity to explore my passion for fashion while contributing to the show, allowing me to explore two of my passions at once.”
Williams is a close-knit community, and theater productions offer students the chance to form connections beyond their usual friend groups. Sydney Caplan ’26 reflected on this unique opportunity. “It’s an amazing opportunity to connect with a variety of new people I may not have gotten to know otherwise. You get to form a tight-knit community and learn a lot from your director, friends, and cast members.”
Cast List (In Order of Scenes):
ACT I
“Sure Thing”
Grace Becker ‘26 – Bill
Emily Smith ‘27 – Betty
“The Philadelphia”
Sydney Caplan ‘26 – Ally
Sadie Susskind ‘26 – Marcy
Emma Tanabe ‘25 – Waitress
“Philip Glass Buys A Loaf of Bread”
Ace Bairos ‘27 – Philip Glass
Eva Fetzer ‘28 – First Woman
Kasen Orenstein ‘27 – Baker
Grace Somers ‘28 – Second Woman
“Time Flies”
Julia Batista ‘26 – May
Nova Frink ‘25 – Horace
Hogan Porter ‘28 – David Attenborough
ACT II
“The Universal Language”
Raymond Dolan ‘28 – Don
Sadie Rotolo ‘27 – Dawn
“Words, Words, Words”
Nova Frink ‘25 – Milton
Hailey Greenberg ‘25 – Swift
Emma Tanabe ‘25 – Kafka
“Variations on the Death of Trotsky”
Ace Bairos ‘27 – Ramon
Sophia Behm ‘27 – Mrs. Trotsky
Hogan Porter ‘28 – Trotsky
Production Crew:
Director: Andy Brown ‘14
Stage Manager & Dimmer Board: Thomas Carpenter ‘27
Sound Board: Paul Peterson ‘27
Backstage Crew: Liam Boland ‘25
Costume Design: Ace Bairos ‘27, Hailey Greenberg ‘25
Lights & Scene Setup: Sophia Behm ‘27, Liam Boland ‘25, Thomas Carpenter ‘27, Ouranab Murtaza ‘27, Paul Peterson ‘27, Hogan Porter ‘28, Emily Smith ‘27
Program Cover Design: Hailey Greenberg ‘25
Special Thanks to Ana Tresnan, The Faculty, Administration, Staff, Students, and Families of The Williams School
