Saw the workd premiere of the new play “Straw Boy” on my campus last night. Written, directed, performed by Augie students. Quite a remarkable achievement. And a beautiful one. The script, set design, music, dancing, acting — all of it was the result of creative work done by my students. This makes me glad and it makes me proud.

I sketched before rhe play began, while the actors and musicians were doing a little pre-performance warmup on stage.

A sketch depicts a rustic stone fireplace with two figures nearby, one playing a banjo and the other holding a tambourine and a lantern, set on a small stage with wooden beams above.Augustana University Theatre is presenting the world premiere of the play Straw Boy by Mikennah Oleson at the Edith Mortenson Center Theatre from October 22 to October 25.