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THEATERWORKSUSA5DOG MAN: THE MUSICALTHE POUT POUT FISHBOOKING212.647.1100Beth Prather, x-123 bprather@twusa.orgErin Leddy, x-151 eleddy@twusa.orgwww.TWUSA.org6THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS:LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMROSIE REVERE ENGINEER,AND FRIENDS7SEUSSICALPETE THE CATMANAGEDARTISTS813-14CAM JANSENCHARLOTTE’S WEBWARRIORS DON’T CRYLIVING VOICESHISTORY’S ALIVE!TWO BEANSPRODUCTIONS1015-169CLICK CLACK MOOSKIPPYJON JONES11Our MissionTo create exceptional, transformative theatricalexperiences that are accessible to youngand family audiences in diverse communitiesthroughout New York City and North America.Barbara PasternackArtistic DirectorMichael HarringtonManaging DirectorDRAGONS LOVE TACOSAND OTHER STORIESA CHRISTMAS CAROL12FREEDOM TRAINBEE TRUEON SITE OPERA17JIM WESTPRODUCTIONSUP IN ARMS18QUEEN NURFELIX PITREJOHNNY THE K19JEFF BOYERPRODUCTIONSBALSTER MAGICPRODUCTIONS

5TheaterWorksUSADOG MAN: THE MUSICALTheaterWorksUSANEW!Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on The NewYork Times #1 bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator ofCaptain Underpants, and features the crime-biting canine who ispart dog, part man, and ALL HERO! Songs for this new productionwill be written by Kevin Del Aguila, an Emmy winner for PEG CATon PBS and a New York Outer Critics Award nominee for ALTARBOYZ, and Brad Alexander, who is working on CLIFFORDTHE BIG RED DOG for PBS/Scholastic and is also anEmmy winner for PEG CAT. Ages 6 & up/grades 1-56THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS:LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMWhen the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms.Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epicinterplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and newthreaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes mustlearn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solarsystem. Ages 5 & up/grades 1-5ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER & FRIENDSNEW!THE POUT-POUT FISHSwim along with pouty Mr. Fish and his friends in this newmusical adventure. Utilizing live actors and puppets, this colorfuladaptation of The New York Times bestseller is sure to turn thepoutiest of frowns upside down. This brand new production isbeing co-conceived, directed and designed by the acclaimedpuppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios. Ages 3 & up/grades Pk-2Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the- boxthinkers: Rosie Revere solves problems, Iggy Peck has a relentlesspassion for architecture, and Ada Twist has endless curiosity. Whentheir field trip goes awry, can these three save the day in this fun,new musical which spotlights STEM curriculum. Based on the booksby Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts. Ages 5 & up/grades K-4

7TheaterWorksUSATheaterWorksUSA8SEUSSICALCAM JANSEN“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Dr. Seuss’s best-loved charactersand stories, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz,and the Cat in the Hat, hit the stage in this critically acclaimedmusical adventure by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.Adapted by TWUSA from the Broadway version especially forfamily audiences. Ages 5 & up/grades K-6Jennifer “Cam” Jansen discovers she can use her amazingphotographic memory to solve crimes! She teams up withher formal rivals and her best friend Eric to unravel the mostmysterious case of all-the disappearance of the EmeraldElephant of Pajamastan. This Drama Desk Award nominatedmusical, written by Larry O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, lyricist ofBroadway’s Mean Girls, is based on David Adler’sbestselling series. Ages 6 & up/grades 1-5PETE THE CATWhen Pete the Cat gets caught rocking outafter bedtime, the cat-catcher sends himto live with the Biddle family to learn hismanners — and boy are they square! Butfor the groovy blue cat, life is an adventureno matter where you wind up, so the minutePete walks in the door, he gets the whole familyrocking. The whole family, that is, except foryoung Jimmy Biddle, the most organized secondgrader on planet earth.Ages 4 & up/grades Pk-3CHARLOTTE’S WEBNEW!A brand new bluegrass-infused production of the classic storyof friendship and loyalty comes to life on stage complete witha bit of country charm and homespun magical transformations.Join Charlotte, Wilbur and their farm animal friends in thisterrific tale of bravery and hopefulness. Ages 5 & up/grades K-5

9TheaterWorksUSATheaterWorksUSADRAGONS LOVE TACOS ANDOTHER STORIESSKIPPYJONJONESA musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s booksincluding Dragons Love Tacos, Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa, MercyWatson Goes for a Ride, The Dot and Interrupting Chicken.Ages 3 & up/grades Pk-3SkippyjonJoneswantstobethebestChihuahua ever. The only problem:he’s actually a Siamese cat! Beforeyou can say “Holy guacamole,”Skippyjon’s wild imagination takesover and he becomes El SkippitoBandito, the greatest canine swordfighter in Mexico! A musical basedon the best-selling book by JudySchachner.Ages 4 & up/grades Pk-310CLICK CLACK MOOAll day long Farmer Brown hears “click, clack, moo ” The cowsare typing and protesting their working conditions! A hilariously“moo-ving” musical about compromise, based on the awardwinning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Ages 4 & up/grades Pk-4“This is not children’s theater this is PURE theater with acapital “I” for imagination!“Variety

TheaterWorksUSAWARRIORS DON’T CRYBased on Amazon’s #1 Bestselling Teenand Young Adult Biography WarriorsDon’t Cry: A searing memoir of thebattle to integrate Little Rock’s CentralHigh by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals oneof the “little Rock Nine”, this inspiringone-woman play tells a story ofdignity and courage. Utilizing rivetinghistorical projections, video footageand music of the period, the showchronicles the arduous and violentyear in which nine black studentsrisked their lives in pursuit of equalityand a good education. In the postshow Q&A, students explore themes ofbullying, hate speech, and other issuesof contemporary relevance. Ages 11 &up/grades 6-12A CHRISTMAS CAROLEbenezer Scrooge greets every Christmas withhis usual attitude of “bah, humbug!” To him,the holiday is simply a waste of a work day.When Scrooge is visited on Christmas Eveby his former business partner, the longdeceased Jacob Marley, he’s warned tothat he will burdened in the afterlifeif he doesn’t change his ways andtreat people better. A timelessclassic the entire family willenjoy, this production of AChristmas Carol uses song,humor and suspense tobring one of the mostlegendary holiday tales tolife. Story first published175 years ago!Ages 5 & up/grades K-12TheaterWorksUSA12laugh uninhibitedly and they’re not“Theyafraid to cry. They are given to frenziedapplause. They are the audiences ofTheaterWorksUSA, the nation’s largestcompany for children and families.“11The New York TimesFREEDOM TRAINHarriet Tubman, the intrepid conductor of the Underground Railroad,comes to life in this extraordinary production that shines withtraditional music of the period. Freedom Train is the story of selfsacrifice, dedication and survival, laced with warmth and a sense ofhumor that celebrates the human spirit — a universal story for all!Ages 10 & up/grades 5-12

13Managed ArtistsLIVING VOICESInteractive single person programs that blend video, audio andpersonal discussion with live performance to illuminate sharedhistory and triumphs. Their programs include:THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND: THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK(The Holocaust/WWII)THE NEW AMERICAN (The Irish Immigration)HEAR MY VOICE: WIN THE VOTE (Suffragette movement)THE RIGHT TO DREAM (Civil Rights)JOURNEY FROM THE DUST (The Great Depression and Du st Bowl)HISTORY’S ALIVE!THOMAS EDISON: INVENTOR, LECTURER AND PRANKSTERWatch this iconic figure come to life and share his lessons with yourstudents. Some of Edison’s most famous experiments will beexplored as Edison explains the importance of hard work, thevalue of mistakes and many other prized insights.THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION: A CELEBRATION OFTEAMWORKIn this interactive production, students become some of the bravepeople who took part in this historic expedition that explored thenewly acquired Louisiana Purchase.TWO BEANS PRODUCTIONSELLIS ISLAND: JOURNEYS TO AMERICAEllis Island is a collection of three separate stories about thejourney to the United States and the quest to become anAmerican.Part family adventure and part history, this show will celebrateboth old world traditions and new world customs - and willinclude traditional songs and dance!Historical Presentations14

15Managed ArtistsMusic16BEE TRUE TO YOUCreated, performed and narrated by award-winning internationalsinger TOBI, this lively, pop-rock interactive anti-bullying showis full of funny moments and catchy, empowering original songssure to have your students dancing in the aisles.ON SITE OPERAOn Site Opera produces site-specific family operas for theaters,schools and non-traditional venues.THE TALE OF THE SILLY BABY MOUSEHow do you get a fidgety Baby Mouse to sleep? Baby Mouse,his mom and the not so helpful Mrs. Cat are brought to life inthis large-scale puppet production. With puppets designed bythe celebrated Puppet Kitchen and a joyful score, this show is adelightful way to introduce kids to opera.RHODA AND THE FOSSIL HUNTPainter Charles R. Knight needs to find the missing fossils of anew dinosaur in order to complete his painting. Based on thereal-life experiences of Rhoda Knight Kalt and her grandfather,the famous naturalist artist Charles R. Knight, this productionwill enthrall children in the hunt for these missing fossils whiledelighting them with original family friendly opera.

17Managed ArtistsPuppetry and Storytelling18QUEEN NURSWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCHJIM WESTPRODUCTIONSAESOP’S FABLESThe famous fables of Aesop come to life inthis large-scale puppeteering productionfeaturing the music of Scarlatti, Beethovenand Chopin.A rich blend of tales, songs and rhymescelebrating the African ancestralheritagebynationallyrenownstoryteller Queen Nur.THE BULLY-FREE ZONEFolktales, fables and hip hop takecenter stage in a show about acceptingour differences.DINOSAURS!Hang out with a Stegosaurus and hobnob with a TyrannosaurusRex while enjoying the latest dino-facts. This production mixesstorytelling, puppetry and classic musical to delight youngaudiences and make their imaginations soar.UP IN ARMSHELPING DREWThis interactive musical uses puppetsto deliver an anti-bullying messageperfect for elementary level students.FELIX PITREANIMAL TALESSing and laugh along with LatinAmericansinger-storytellerFelixPitre as he presents a collection ofwonderful animal stories celebratingthe environment and teaching respectfor creatures large and small.STORIES AND SONG OF LATIN AMERICAFelix shares Hispanic traditions that were passed down to himfrom his own family, celebrating the Latin American culture withsongs, stories and dance.MONSTER INTELLIGENCEMelvin the Monster wants a license toscream but he needs his friends helphim pass the test. Join him on a questthat involves teamwork and highlights the value of friendship.JOHNNY THE KI CAN, I AM AND I WILLJohnny uses music and movement tohelp kids build character and makebetter choices.CITIZENS OF THE WORLDA multicultural celebration of differencesand similarities using songs and laughter.And funny hats!