Brunner Theatre Center 3750 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

The Brunner Theatre Center, located at 3750 7th Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art facility that is home to the Main Stage and Heidi A. Honkamp Myhre Black Box theaters. In addition to hosting a variety of performances, the center also features the Augustana College Bookstore, Snack Bar, computer labs, offices, scene shop, costume shop, dressing rooms, conference room, and theatre library.

The $4.2 million project, completed in 2016, was designed to expand community outreach and provide more opportunities for students both on and off the stage. The center also offers summer theatre opportunities. The Anderson Pavilion, completed in spring 2019, provides a beautiful space for intimate performances on the campus.

The Brunner Theatre Center is not only a hub for college theatre productions but also serves as the home for Mississippi Bend Players productions. Led by Broadway veteran and Augustana alumnus Philip Wm. McKinley ’73, the Players aim to provide excellence in Quad-Cities theatre by producing a variety of works.

Arts enthusiasts, community members, and alumni are encouraged to support the Brunner Theatre by participating in the seat naming campaign, which allows donors to leave a lasting legacy in one of the most prominent spots on campus. For more information, contact the center at 800-798-8100 or 309-794-7000.