Lissa Eager Hadfield Retires from Space Center Service. What an Amazing 7 Years! Flightmares at The Space Place at Renaissance Academy. Imaginarium Theater


Lissa's Final Mission Staff and Volunteers

I've been told that all good things must end and sadly that came true on Saturday, October 2 when Lisa Hadfield completed her last mission with the Magellan, her home away from home for the last several years.  And with the last "Hurray!" from the crew and polite applause from her staff, she repeated those famous Flight Director words heard only on the Magellan (they're the only simulator commanded by a commodore), "Congratulations Commodore and Crew, you guys successfully finished your mission!"   

Today, The Troubadour celebrates Lissa's last mission and reflects on her career at the Space Center.  The photos and video are courtesy of Audrey Henriksen.


Lissa's Final Crew

Lissa started at the Space Center in 2014.  She was a member of my Voyager Club which met early Saturday mornings on the Magellan.  

Lissa with her Voyager Club Squadron plotting their winning strategy for one of our early Saturday morning club flights.  Notice Nolan and Lindsey was also on her team and have since moved on to become flight directors  

Lissa as a young volunteer awaiting her turn to do something in the Magellan.

It didn't take long for Lissa's talents to shine.  She earned her Magellan supervisor Blue Shirt

Lissa and Lindsey were given purple shirts and restarted the Space Center Actor's Guild



In February 2017 Lissa became a Flight Director. The Phoenix was her first ship.


Lissa and Jake Hadfield live in Lehi.  Jake is finishing up his schooling.  Lissa has taken a position in a medical office in Lehi and what can we say, the opportunity was too good to turn down.  Life has a way of doing that. 

        
The last couple minutes of Lissa's last mission. I apologize for the video
quality. It is the best I could get from the source.

On behalf of all of us who know you, love you, and have worked with you, let me offer our sincerest farewell.  You'll be greatly missed by the staff, volunteers, and the campers who were privileged to sit in your ships and experience the Space Center from a truly talented storyteller and flight director.  

Goodbye Lissa! 


The Space Place at Renaissance Academy Offers "Flightmares!" This Halloween Season


If you're wanting a scary space mission then you need to book a place on the Starship Voyager at Renaissance Academy's The Space Place.  Bracken Funk, Megan Warner and BJ Warner do a fantastic job telling a chilling story set in the deep dark recess of space.  

I stopped by last Saturday for a few hours to enjoy the Halloween atmosphere on the Voyager.  


I found BJ Warner getting all decked out in a freaky robot outfit.  Come on, a poorly programmed space robot is perfect for Halloween. So what if he seemed preoccupied with DEATH!  


And then there are the volunteers love to scare kids, and are even happier when they can use a bit of theatrical makeup to do the job even better.








There are a few tickets left on the last mission if you dare........Come join us and enjoy 5 hours of the unknown.   

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