The second round of Studio One Acts is set for this week in the BlackBox Theatre inside Nickerson Hall at the University of Central Missouri.

UCM’s Department of Theatre and Dance is sponsoring the performances, which are scheduled to run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is $1, and children under the age of 5 will not be admitted, according to a news release.

“Between the Lines,” written by Amber Leanne Marcoon, is directed by Taylor Jennings with technical direction by Elisabeth Mansfield. The cast includes Brooke Myers, Jennifer Scott and Caleb Gazaway. The play is set in a place between reality and imagination as aspiring writer, Leah, struggles with her characters – Anna and Aaron— who help her explore and evaluate the relationships in her life. Anna helps Leah overcome obstacles and keeps her reality from becoming imagination.

“On Facebook,” written by Doug Wright is directed by Zachary Craft with technical direction by Neil Bearden. The cast includes Connor Bush, Seven Covert, Bryson Kenworthy, Lisa Fiori, Jessica Borchardt and Leah Eggimann. “On Facebook” is a comedic commentary on the subject of gay marriage. The play was written as a response to Maine’s decision in 2009 to repeal the same sex marriage equality act.

“Land of the Dead,” written by Neil LaBute is directed by Brent Mitchell with technical direction by Elsa Pointer. The cast includes Stephanie Laaker and Andy Weber. In “Land of the Dead,” the play explores the idea of relationships and how they function. The audience follows a couple’s relationship and how the experiences and connections they have impact their future.

“Punch and Judy: Their Tragical Comedy, Their Comical Tragedy” was adapted by Lowell Swortzell and directed by Kacy Barta with technical direction by Sarah Clifton. The cast includes Ahafia Jurkiewiez-Miles and Carter Higgs. Punch and Judy are nearly 353 years old, coming straight out of Commedia dell’arte. The foolish antics of Mr. Punch and his wife Judy are still enjoyed today through the use of puppetry and slapstick humor.