WARRENSBURG, Mo.--The University of Central Missouri Department of Theatre & Dance will present three one-act plays as a part of its Studio Theatre series Feb. 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

The plays will take place in the BlackBox Theatre located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall. The one-acts to be presented include “Breakfast and Bed” by Amy Fox, “..... Art” by Bekah Brunstetter, and “Comings and Goings” by Megan Terry. All plays in the series will be performed, directed and
designed by UCM students.


“Breakfast and Bed” directed by Adam Tucker, with technical direction by Danny Lindsay, surrounds two women on their search for their true identity. With little time left, both women are
bound by curiosity and guilt, as they reach for a new meaning to life.

“Breakfast and Bed” by Amy Fox is a story about shame, pride and finding happiness. The show will feature Lizzie Aldridge as Lex and Miranda Powers as Elloise.

“..... Art” directed by Alex McCale, with technical direction by Bobby Wearing, is a show about a teenage boy, Art, dying from cancer and the daring young girl who plans to be his first and last sexual experience. The interchange between the couple that is first filled with nervous energy and small talk, soon opens up to a theological conversation about,what it means to die and what comes after death. These unlikely friends learn to understand each other and become one another’s comfort in the face of tragedy. The show features Steven Covertas as Art and Brooklyn Bowman as Gal.

“Comings and Goings” directed by Karen Billingsley, with technical direction by Ben Whitcomb, is a play that explores varying types of relationships. From exchanges between lovers to interactions between total strangers, this piece explores the little moments people can share that make life both wonderful and heartbreaking.

This show features Derek Trautwein as He and June Copperfield as She.

Tickets are $1 and are available at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30. Due to limited seating, arriving at least 30 minutes in advance is being recommended. Some material may be suitable for mature audiences only and children under the age of five will not be admitted to the show.

For additional information, you may contact the UCM Department of Theatre & Dance at 660-543-4020.