MISS NELSON IS MISSING!
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Joan Cushing
Adapted from the book by Harry Allard & James Marshall
show details
Cast Size: 6 (3M, 3W)
Run Time: 60 minutes
Download a script sample here.
The most produced TYA musical of the 2004/2005 season!
Commissioned by Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD
Winner, 8th National Children's Theatre Festival
National Tour with Omaha Theatre Co. for Young People
Has had nearly 100 productions
synopsis
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 the gentle, long-suffering teacher, Miss Nelson, over the edge. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson turns up missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, the scariest substitute teacher ever. The Swamp assigns homework from hell and wields her ruler like a sword. In desperation, the students set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson... but will they ever get her ? Lessons of appreciation and respect.
quotes & reviews
"A gifted playwright and composer, Ms. Cushing has created a musical that will charm anyone who has ever sat in front of a schoolteacher’s desk – or, for that matter, behind it." – The New York Times
"Just about perfect as a comedy-musical for school-age children... Cushing's wonderful book, music and lyrics will have older children and adults chuckling, as well." - The Omaha World Herald
"A beloved teacher, Miss Nelson, and her alter ego, the mean and snarly Miss Viola Swamp, are the subject of a joyous musical, full of bounce and fun, featuring Cushing's pun-der-ful music and script." -
The Washington Times
"A joyous hour of zesty numbers, wayward pupils, and multi-role acting." - Bay Area Parent
music clips
coming soon