A pair of student-directed plays begin this week at Central College. Abstnercranth and Afternoon of the Elves are directed by senior theatre majors Andy McGuire and Jenna Vik, respectively, and are both all-ages shows.

Productions will be held nightly at 7:30 p.m., starting Wednesday and running through Saturday in the Kruideneier Theatre Building at Central College. To find out more or purchase tickets, call 628-5335.