Unfortunately for Araxia, Albert, Araxia’s son played by Cody Webb, falls in love with Emmaline and saves her from her kidnapping. The couple takes over the circus and live a life full of adventure, as was key theme in the production.

“Literally blood, sweat and tears have gone into this,” said Webb after Gold was announced the winning team. “We lost three years in a row prior to last year. This year was even more amazing.”

The Purple Victory production focused on the depth of beauty in “Skin Deep.”

“We couldn’t be more excited about what’s about to happen,” said Purple co-leader Todd Campbell before the Purple production began.

The show began with a self-professed “bromance” between most eligible bachelor of the county Bonofasio, played by Caylyn Sallas, and “the unfortunate looking one” Edgar, played by Sam Rodger. The two friends are kidnapped, and Bonofasio must wed Franzjula, played by Jenna McCown, the queen of “Franzland.”

The land’s residents believe Franzjula to be the most beautiful woman in the world, but none of the subjects have laid eyes on their queen since she was a child. As a woman, she “let herself go,” and sent her guards to find her a husband. When Bonofasio is brought before her and he sees her, he gasps and later explains to Edgar, “She’s a little too much for me to take in.”

Later, Edgar and Franzjula meet in the night, and Edgar explains outer beauty is not as important as loving one’s self. Franzjula then releases Bonofasio, and Edgar marries the queen.

“When I first got here, I felt like I didn’t belong,” said Sallas after the winner was announced. “But these people are so loving. You can’t imagine what it’s like to be on Purple side with all of these beautiful people to love you. For us, it’s a PV (Purple Victory) no matter what.”

Both teams choose a phrase from the script of their productions, and the SGA president uses that phrase to announce the winner.

When Hall stood between the two sides on stage to announce the winner, he said the University of Montevallo was named in the top 40 most socially awkward colleges.

“It’s because we don’t follow the cookie-cutter mold of a university. Montevallo is uncommon, and it’s just meant to be,” he said, signaling Gold’s victory.

The 2012 College Night was the university president’s second time experiencing the show.

“I am astounded at the breadth and depth of talent on this campus,” Stewart said. “They’re not all theater and music majors, but business, accounting, science and more. The high level of production is indicative of the type of leadership we produce here.

“It’s pretty distinctive, isn’t it?” he said after the show.