Co-director and public relations junior Nikki Siciliano spoke to the effort that went into creating the over two-hour-long show. 

"It really does feel like this show is our baby because we’ve seen it from the very beginning in the summer," Siciliano said. "We came up with the plot line that we have throughout the whole show and to see it come together is so rewarding."

The show consisted of approximately 40 different sketches that explored themes of dating in 2025, the theatrics behind a soccer player’s flop, mobsters at a job interview and many more. The actors portrayed themselves on stage and served as the through-line for the different sketches.  

"It is very unique in the way that we do it, we have these characters that the audience is able to connect with along the way," Siciliano said. "They show up again and we have a conflict in the show that they’re trying to resolve so there is that kind of emotional connectedness between the characters."

The show’s main cast bounced between five minute sketches and a running plot in which they all had become trapped in the RCAH theater by a former MSU Roial member, who ironically was in attendance. Siciliano also pointed out some other unique aspects of the show that make this show different from others. 

"We have this musical aspect to our show, so we have a 'Les Misérables' parody at the end of act one, and I think that is probably one of my favorites seeing it all come together," Siciliano said.  

The musical performances in the show were spearheaded by computer science senior Julian Akkashian. As a result, the show featured a 'Les Misérables' themed musical number, a ballad about getting into Rick’s, and a final solo performance of 'Singing in the Rain' that needed a splash zone for the audience.  

Akkashian spoke about his journey with MSU Roial Players and his favorite moments in the Sketch Show.  

“My favorite sketch is called Flop," Akkashian said. "You know how soccer players will pretend to flop to get a red or yellow card, it’s kind of poking fun at that and how a soccer team needs a drama coach to teach them how to flop convincingly."

The sketch was a hit for the audience and featured nods to Shakespearean literature with lines such as "I am slain" and a brief soliloquy where a soccer ball takes the place of Hamlet’s infamous skull.  

Akkashian is graduating this spring and reflected on his experience with the MSU Roial Players.  

"It’s crazy for me to think of because I’m a computer science major, and entering college I would have never thought that I’d have time to do such an intense major and get my fill of theater," Akkashian said. 

Akkashian sang and danced his way across the stage while his mother Stephanie and younger sister Bella watched in the audience. 

"He’s a senior so this is his third year doing this, so we’ve seen the progression too," Akkashian's mother said. "They just get better and better, and (Julian) told me the freshman class was very talented, so they're just going to keep growing it."

Akkashian’s younger sister spoke to how MSU Roial gave her brother the ability to connect with like-minded performers like himself.  

"It makes me happy because he’s always been funny and quirky, so it’s fun to see him with other people who share the same quality and passion," she said. 

The theater was packed with members of MSU Roial Players and their friends and family, and even some Roial alumni come back to campus to support the performance.  

Co-director and arts and humanities senior Eddie Eichenhorn spoke to the evolution of the club in his four years and what it’s meant for him looking back on his time with MSU Roial.  

"This is my last year and I’ve been with this club for four years and it’s completely defined my college experience," Eichenhorn said. "All of my best friends and all of my best memories from college have come from this club."

Eichenhorn praised his fellow Roial Players and spoke to his future hopes for the club. 

"I love these people and how much they love each other, and love making each other laugh, and having a good time with what we’ve been able to accomplish," Eichenhorn said. "I know we are in a good place. Nikki is a genius, and so, so funny and an incredible leader, so when I’m gone next year it’s going to get even better."