What’s worse than being the awkward bridesmaid of your best friend? Being the awkward bridesmaid of your worst enemy. At least, according to Alan Ball’s play “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” which six theater majors will perform in Sternberger Auditorium on April 25-27.

The play takes place at a wedding, centering on five bridesmaids who are all avoiding the reception. They include Meredith, the bride’s younger sister; Frances, her cousin; Mindy, the groom’s older sister and Trisha and Georgeanne, two long-time friends of the bride. One by one, the bridesmaids find their way to Meredith’s room and are forced to interact with one another.

“We found the script and thought it would be an interesting challenge as actors and in terms of social relevance,” said Kate Budries, who plays Mindy. “There is a lot of talk today about how women can defend themselves against stereotypes by men and society, but not a lot of talk about how women can defend themselves against other women.”

The characters all have preconceived notions of the other bridesmaids based on stereotypes and rumors. They are challenged by one another and grow despite initial dislike and uneasiness

“We also found this play challenging and fun as actors because it was a comedy, and the challenge was making these women real and human to ourselves and to an audience,” Budries said.

The shows start on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are free and on a first-come, first-serve basis. The hard-working cast and crew of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” invite all to try on a dress they never knew fit.