Theatre
Antigone (Born Against)
Actors from Quad-Cities theatre groups and Augustana alumni will bring to life "Antigone (Born Against)," a 2017 adaption of Sophocles' "Antigone" written by Griff Bludworth.
A live stream will be hosted on Youtube followed by a Zoom Q&A. The event is sponsored by the Department of Classics.
The performance originally was scheduled for Aug. 13 but was postponed after widespread power outages in the Quad Cities.
'For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday'
The Mississippi Bend Players will present a virtual reading of "For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday," featuring playwright Sarah Ruhl's mother in the role she inspired.
Tickets are free but donations will be accepted. A Zoom link to the performance will be sent at noon Aug. 21. After the reading, there will be a Q&A session with the cast and playwright.
Ruhl wrote the play — filled with Quad Cities references and memories— for her mother, Kathleen Kehoe Ruhl.
The cast also includes members of the Augustana community, and features: Jennifer Popple, director; Jeff Coussens, Jim/Captain Hook; Mike Schulz, Michael; Tristan Odenkirk, reading stage directions; and Jackie McCall, producing artistic director.
(Note: The performance originally was scheduled for Aug. 14 but was postponed after power outages this week. Tickets for the original date will be honored on Aug. 21. Patrons who are unable to attend on the new date, and who would like a refund, should contact the Ticket Office.)
Playwrights festival
Augustana theatre will once again sponsor the annual Playwrights Festival. Submitted original works from members of the community will be presented in a virtual reading.
Featured playwrights this year are Dan Haughey, Don Faust, Matt Berry, Jacob French and Jimmy Sederquist.
There will be an open Q and A session after all five scripts are read.
The Vagina Monologues
Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honors Society will present the 16th annual production of Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" to raise funds to prevent violence toward women.
The "Vagina Monologues" has been translated into 48 languages and performed in more than 140 countries. Author Eve Ensler also created V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Through V-Day campaigns, local volunteers and college students produce annual benefit performances.
Penguin Project: 'The Lion King Jr.'
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities is back for a fourth season with a performance of "The Lion King Jr.," a one-hour adaptation. Theatre tickets have sold out.
However, a simulcast will be offered Jan. 25-26 in Centennial Hall (just across the street from the Brunner Theatre).
General admission tickets for the simulcast are $5 and may be purchased in advance or at the door as long as they are available.
The performance will be broadcast live via simulcast.
The show is a collaboration between Augustana College and the Center for Living Arts in Rock Island.
The Penguin Project gives children with special needs a chance to develop creative skills in the theatre arts. Established in 2004, the Penguin Project is a national program with chapters across the U.S.
Penguin Project: 'The Lion King Jr.'
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities is back for a fourth season with a performance of "The Lion King Jr.," a one-hour adaptation. Theatre tickets have sold out.
However, a simulcast will be offered Jan. 25-26 in Centennial Hall (just across the street from the Brunner Theatre).
General admission tickets for the simulcast are $5 and may be purchased in advance or at the door as long as they are available. The performance will be broadcast live via simulcast.
The show is a collaboration between Augustana College and the Center for Living Arts in Rock Island.
The Penguin Project gives children with special needs a chance to develop creative skills in the theatre arts. Established in 2004, the Penguin Project is a national program with chapters across the U.S.
Santaland Diaries
The Mississippi Bend Players will present the "Santaland Diaries" by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 13 and 14, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15.
Think you're stressed out during the holidays? Try being one of Santa's helpers. Turns out being surrounded by children, tinsel and merriment isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Humorist David Sedaris shares a collection of fanciful stories about a somewhat-flawed Macy's department store elf named Crumpet. Based on his experiences, this irreverent look at the holiday season is for mature elves only.
Tickets are $20.00 each.
This show contains adult language and is intended for mature audiences only.
Santaland Diaries
The Mississippi Bend Players will present the "Santaland Diaries" by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 13 and 14, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15.
Think you're stressed out during the holidays? Try being one of Santa's helpers. Turns out being surrounded by children, tinsel and merriment isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Humorist David Sedaris shares a collection of fanciful stories about a somewhat-flawed Macy's department store elf named Crumpet. Based on his experiences, this irreverent look at the holiday season is for mature elves only.
This show contains adult language and is intended for mature audiences only.
Children's theatre: 'Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook'
Augustana will present the children’s show, "Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook," based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Playscripts description: "Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook ... or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale."
She Kills Monsters
"She Kills Monsters" is a dramatic comedy in the world of fantasy role-playing games.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 15 and 16 and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
"She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home after the death of her teenage sister. When she finds a notebook containing a game scenario her sister had written., Agnes enlists a "dungeon master" to help her play the quest, and she discovers the sister she never really knew.