Started in 2015, The PAC-1-ACT Festival is an opportunity for students to take a show from the page to the stage. PPHS Juniors and Seniors can apply each fall to be one of the directors for that seasons festival. Once selected they then select a one act form our extensive library of scripts and begin the process of producing the show. Planning a rehearsal schedule, creating blocking, designing scenery and props are just a few of the challenges to produce a show. Students learn valuable skills and make life long memories directing thier own show.

Definition of a “One Act”: A one act is a short play ranging in length from 30 minutes to 50 minutes or roughly “one act” of a full production. These plays can range from comedies to dramas and may feature a cast as small as 4 or as large as 20+.

Due to schedule conflicts, the PAC-1-ACT Festival will not take place for 2026.

In place of the PAC-1-ACT Festival for 2026 The Paw Paw Performing Arts Department will present Circles written by Kristofer M. Perkins.

Circles is a look at the world through the eyes of two very different groups of teenagers. In one circle we meet the victims. These are the kids who have had to deal with abuse, suicide, and bullying. They will talk about how their lives have changed not only because of their choices, but because of someone else’s choices. In the other circle we meet the offenders. Kids who don’t care about the people they hurt, who feel that the world owes them something. These kids have been through it all and now they just want the world to hurt like they do. Are they truly the offenders or were they just victims themselves? Circles deals with very intense subject matter including drugs, alcohol, suicide, assault, and gun violence. This show is rated PG-13

Auditions for Circles will be held Tuesday February 3rd from 3PM-5PM. Check back for more information.