“The Frog and the Princess” Sept. 15-16

Augustana College will present an interactive children's show, “The Frog and the Princess,” at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15-16 in the Brunner Theatre.

Adapted from the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale, this version by Brandon Roberts tells the story from the point of view of the frog (Prince Gerwyn).  After being turned into a frog by the princess' evil stepmother, he must find a way to win the princess as a frog!

“We try each year to pick a script for the annual children’s show that will give both the performers and the young audience members a new experience,” said director and Augustana alumna Jackie Wynes McCall ’98. “This year, the show will incorporate puppets and audience interaction so families who may have heard the tale before will now get to be a part of it.”

The production serves as a resource for area schools to implement arts education into their curriculums with a special showing of “The Frog and the Princess” on Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Schools can make reservations and receive a pre-visit activity packet, enjoy a live performance of the production, engage in a post-show discussion and receive classroom activities that can be done after the show.

The recommended age is kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information about this special showing, email or call Christina Myatt, 309-794-7611.

“The Frog and the Princess” features Augustana students Aubrey Lyon ‘19, Rami Halabi ‘19, Rebecca McNamar ‘22, and Katie Kleve ‘20. Augustana student Cassandra Karn ‘21 serves as stage manager. Augustana faculty/staff involved in the project include RaeEllen Walker, scenic and lighting design, John D’Aversa, technical director, and Ellen Dixon, costume shop supervisor.

Tickets are $5. The show is free for Augustana students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door, through the Augustana Ticket Office, 309-794-7306 or online.