Studio 4109 premieres on Saturday night, Nov. 10 at Iles P.E. Center and will be the only show for the semester before returning next semester for an additional two shows.
Studio has experienced changes during this first half of the school year with junior psychology major Delaney Harris taking over as executive director and junior social work major Angelica Rodriguez performing her role as executive producer.
Rodriguez explained how the support she had and the challenges she faced lead her to be prepared for her role as executive producer.
“Honestly, if Armondi [last year’s director] didn’t push me at first to go and do it, I wouldn’t have done it,” Rodriguez said. “For the first two years in Studio, I was only an actor and during my second year at the last show, I dabbled with writing and fell in love with it. Now, I face the challenge of stepping into the leadership role and understanding what to do.”
Alongside the new leadership, auditions for Studio 4109 were well received. There is now a total of 12 actors, and over half are new to the group. Studio plans to push off the special guests for this semester but will feature a recording segment with the hosts of SAUcrush page of whom will stay anonymous. In addition, the first show of the year will be dedicated to Bryan Arvelo.
After facing backlash last year, Harris decided to start Studio with a spiritual foundation by leading an evangelistic series earlier this semester.
“This event not only helped create a spiritual construct but also helped build our team for the show.” Harris said. “We are also trying to put forward a spiritual aspect on campus but also a happiness aspect as laughter brings happiness.”
Harris also describes that Studio will be shifting away from comedy generated from on campus humor but more relatable and personal comedy that anyone can laugh at.