Augustana’s Brunner Theatre Center is the site for three summer-stock presentations by the recently formed Mississippi Bend Players. 

Originating in conjunction with last fall’s opening of Augustana’s new theatre center, the Mississippi Bend Players gives both actors and behind-the-scenes talent the opportunity to work together on professional stage productions.

This summer’s shows are Zombie Prom directed by Philip Wm. McKinley ’73, Wait Until Dark directed by Jeff Coussens ’80 and Brighton Beach Memoirs directed by Dr. Corinne Johnson. 

“One of my favorite experiences from Augustana was performing with the Pitchfork Players,” McKinley said. “Those summers led to a career that took me all the way to Broadway and to theatres all over the world, and yet I dreamed of coming back to Rock Island.”

McKinley said he’s excited to be working with actors from around the country as well as the Quad-Cities community. 

Visit www.augustana.edu/tickets or call 309-794-7306 for show dates and ticket information.