North Lamar One Act Play Advances to Regional Competition

The school's theater department has a rich history of success in the UIL One Act Play competition.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:09pm

A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeated image of a theater curtain or stage prop in a vibrant, neon-inspired color palette, capturing the energy and creativity of North Lamar's theater program.North Lamar High School's theater program continues its tradition of excellence, advancing its one-act play to the regional competition.Lamar Today

North Lamar High School's Theatre Department has advanced its One Act Play production of 'The Torch Bearers' to the Region level of the UIL competition. The school is one of only 24 4A schools in Texas to reach this stage, with multiple students receiving individual honors at previous contests.

Why it matters

The UIL One Act Play competition is a prestigious statewide event that showcases the best high school theater programs in Texas. North Lamar's continued success reflects the strength of its theater department and the dedication of its students and directors.

The details

Under the direction of Stephanie Easton, the North Lamar One Act Play company will compete at the Region level on April 24th for a chance to advance to the UIL State 4A One Act Play competition. Throughout the season, multiple North Lamar students have received honors at District and Bi-District contests for their outstanding performances and technical work.

  • North Lamar One Act Play will compete at the Region level on April 24, 2026.
  • The company previously advanced through the District and Bi-District rounds of competition.

The players

North Lamar High School Theatre Department

The theater program at North Lamar High School, which has a rich history of success in the UIL One Act Play competition under the direction of current and former directors.

Stephanie Easton

The current director of the North Lamar One Act Play company, leading the school's production of 'The Torch Bearers' to the Region level of competition.

Laura Hutchings

A former director of the North Lamar One Act Play program, contributing to the department's history of success.

Cody Head

Another former director of the North Lamar One Act Play program, also contributing to the department's history of success.

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What’s next

If North Lamar's One Act Play company wins at the Region competition, they will advance to the UIL State 4A One Act Play competition.

The takeaway

North Lamar High School's Theatre Department has a long-standing tradition of excellence in the UIL One Act Play competition, and this year's advancement to the Region level is a testament to the hard work and talent of the students and directors.