Miss Nelson Is Missing!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Joan Cushing
Based on the books by Harry Allard
Recommended for Elementary Students (Kindergarten to 4th Grades)
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school. Spitballs flying across the room, paper airplanes sailing every which way and uncontrollable children send gentle, long-suffering Miss Nelson over the edge. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework! The students learn lessons of appreciation and respect as they set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson … but will they ever get her back?
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REFUGEE
by ERIC COBLE
BASED ON THE BOOK BY ALAN GRATZ
REFUGEE is produced by special arrangement with THE GERSH AGENCY, 9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., 6th FLOOR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212.
Recommended for Middle to High school Students (5th to 12th Grades)
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Refugee is a powerful stage adaptation that follows the harrowing journeys of three young people from different times and places, each fleeing their homeland in search of safety and freedom.
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Josef, a Jewish boy in 1939 Nazi Germany, boards a ship with his family in hopes of escaping the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Isabel, a Cuban girl in 1994, sets out on a homemade raft bound for America to escape political unrest and economic hardship.
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Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015, journeys across war-torn landscapes seeking refuge and a new beginning in Europe.
Though separated by time and geography, their stories are woven together onstage to show the timeless and universal experience of being a refugee. As they face unimaginable dangers—violence, loss, and uncertainty—they also show courage, resilience, and the hope for a better life.
Using minimal sets, six actors, and dynamic storytelling, the play highlights the emotional and historical impact of refugee crises across generations, reminding audiences of our shared humanity and the importance of compassion.
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Adapted by Bill Kincaid
Recommended for Middle to High School Students (6th – 12th Grades)
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shakespeare’s classic comedy comes to life in this fast-paced and magical adaptation perfect for young audiences. When four young lovers run away into the forest, they find themselves in the middle of a fairy feud that turns everything upside down. With mistaken identities, enchanted love potions, and a hilarious group of amateur actors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a joyful tale of love, magic, and mischief. This playful and accessible version captures all the wonder of Shakespeare’s original while making it fun and engaging for students and families alike.
