We also grabbed two slices of pizza and sat to discuss “Combating Bullying,” the theme of this year’s Northport One-Act Play Festival. Moriarty, the associate producer and sound technician of the festival, had insight on the pervasive issue of bullying. As I munched on my delicious parmesan-chicken slice of pizza, we talked about bullies, victims, and the pending anti-cyberbullying legislation in New York State.

And five...six…seven…eight. A puddle of sweat accumulates on his forehead. The dull ticking clock strikes 2 a.m. They aren’t even close to being ready. He gestures at the DJ. Again.