This season AACT is creating an opportunity to take a show on the road, reaching young audiences in surrounding areas that don’t usually have access to live theatre. A teen cast will perform one weekend in Auburn and one weekend at a variety of locations.

AACT’s Traveling Troupe will bring a favorite story to life: 

“Miss Nelson Is Missing!”  (written by Henry Allard and adapted by Jeff Hatcher) tells the story of a teacher that can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they’ll do anything — including hiring a private eye — to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back. Laughter and action for all ages are guaranteed.

Visit the “Auditions” tab to learn more about acting in this show, or visit the “Artistic Team” tab to learn about how to be involved in the show’s production.

Director: Dana Tompkins – (407) 212-2817, danamarye@gmail.com
Production Manager: Cora Connelly – (334) 703-3128, connelly517@gmail.co

Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) announce Open Auditions for their “traveling” show – “Miss Nelson is Missing!” written by Henry Allard and adapted for the stage by Jeff Hatcher.

Ages:  12 – 18   (AACT Age Policy)

Dates:  December 4th & 5th from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
              December 7th from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Callbacks by invitation only)

Location:  Frank Brown Recreation Center
                   235 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL, 36830

Individuals wanting to audition must register prior to taking the stage. All required forms must filled out and submitted before taking the stage to audition. 

**Please review the Responsibilities and Obligations for this production by clicking the button below.
Responsibilities and Obligations

**Register for a time slot and access all forms by clicking the button below.
Register to Audition

Please be prepared to present a 1 minute comedic monologue individually. After everyone in the audition group presents a monologue, each actor will also be asked to read sides together in the group.

**View all of the Characters by clicking the button below.
Character List

**View Audition Tips by clicking the button below.
Audition Tips

Rehearsal attendance is required. Please review our Rehearsal Attendance Policy and all information in the “Rehearsals” tab prior to auditioning. 

While the Traveling AACTors are preparing their scenes for “Miss Nelson is Missing!,” the Artistic Team will be working to create the set, props and costumes needed to take this show on the road and make it eye-catching and magical. 

No experience required! 

Depending on particular interests and skills of students, teams will tackle different projects with coaching and help as needed. All materials will be supplied. 

Location to be determined and may vary depending on the tasks for particular days.

Register for the Team

Feel free to contact Dana or Cora (contact information on the “About” tab) with any questions about this team.

Team Dates: Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Not meeting 1/13/24)

Ages: 12-18 

Please arrive at the time assigned to you. Please plan to stay until 6:30 but there is a chance that actors will be released earlier. We will be meeting at the Frank Brown in room A/B.

4:30
Abigail Bubb
Kenan Byrd
Isabel Lepczyk
Madison Hooper
Olivia Lepczyk

4:50
Kai Johnson
Mary Margaret Buck
Sophia Dijulio
Rhema Creel

5:10
Jack Darnell
Madelyn Hochard

5:30
Audrey Miller
Lillian Downey
Olivia Brodbeck
Cooper McInnis

Please review our Rehearsal Attendance Policy.

Full cast read-through: December 11, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Regular rehearsals: January 3 – February 14
                                     Mon/Wed – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
                                     Saturday – 9:00 AM -12:00  PM
                                     January 13 and15 will be off for MLK holiday.

Set build day:  February 17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church

Tech and Dress Rehearsals: February 19 – 21, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church

Rehearsal between performance weekends TBD

Locations: Frank Brown Recreation Center and Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center

Show run time: approximately 60 minutes
Target ages: Prek – 8th grade

Grace United Methodist Church Performances

$10/Adults, $8/Children, Students, and Seniors.
Ticket information line: (334) 246-1084

Purchase Tickets

Dates and Times:
February 22 – 23 at 6:30 PM.
February 24 at 2:00 PM.

915 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL, 36830

Traveling Show Performances

Free community shows courtesy of sponsors and the Alabama State Council on the Arts!
No tickets or reservation are required.

Doors will open 30 minutes before the show begins.

Each of the these shows will also include a book giveaway sponsored by the Hudson Family Foundation.

Date and Time: March 1 at 7:00 PM
New Camp Hill Municipal Complex
41 Heard St, Camp Hill, AL, 36850

Date and Time: March 2 at 3:00 PM
A.R.M. Ministry Hub
202 S Main St, Tuskegee, AL, 36083

Date and Time: March 3 at 3:00 PM
Loachapoka Family Enrichment Center (Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church)
1 Day Lily St, Loachapoka, AL, 368323