Augustana College Department of Theatre Presenting ‘Miss Nelson is Missing!’ the Musical
The Augustana College Department of Theatre presents Miss Nelson is Missing! the Musical on October 9 and 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM.
The uncontrollable children of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-
Brunner Theatre Center at Augustana College, Rock Island.
nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework! The students learn lessons of appreciation and respect, but will they ever get their beloved Miss Nelson back?
Based on the well-loved children’s books by Harry Allard and James Marshall.
Book, music and lyrics by Joan Cushing, and directed by Jackie McCall.
“We’re so excited that in person shows are returning to the Brunner Stage this year.” says director Jackie McCall. “Our youngest audience members will be able to come and enjoy this delightful musical based on a children’s book that so many people grew up reading.”
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at Augustana.edu/tickets.
For additional information, please contact the Ticket Office at 309-794-7306.
Masks will be required until further notice.
Jackie McCall is producing artistic director for Mississippi Bend Players.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director……………………………….………….………..Jackie McCall
Music Director…………………………………………Jonathan Jaworowski
Choreographer……………………………………………….Michael Tarchala
Stage Manager……………………….…………..….Lindsey Edwards
Assistant Stage Manager…………….…………..….Maggie Caliendo
Scenic Designer………………………………………..Cameron L. Strandin
Lighting Designer/Technical Director………………Michael Turczynski
Master Electrician…………………………………………….Synth Gonzalez
Costume Designer.………….………………………………..Carly Davis
Costume Shop Manager………………………………………..Emily Bushá
Prop Designer………………………………………………..Trinity Filut
CAST
Miss Nelson/Viola Swamp……………………………………Bailey Hacker
Pop Hanson/Mr. Blandsworth/Detective McSmogg………..AJ Perez
Allison……………………………………………………………Kaitlin Jacobson
Amanda…………………………………………………………….Alyssa Frazier
Cheryl…………………………………………………………….Haley Tromblee
Gregory……………………………………………………………Benedict Wood
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