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THEATERWORKSUSA10-114BOOKING212.647.1100Beth Prather, x-123 bprather@twusa.orgErin Leddy, x-151 eleddy@twusa.orgwww.TWUSA.orgA TRIBE CALLED TUBMANVIRTUAL PRODUCTIONSAIN’T NO BLACK IN ARAINBOWCHARLOTTE’S WEB5A NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATREPRODUCTIONPETE THE CAT’S BIGHOLLYWOOD ADVENTUREA TRIBE CALLED TUBMANCHARLOTTE’S WEB7THE POUT-POUT FISHWARRIORS DON’T CRY8DOG MAN:THE MUSICALWE THE PEOPLE:AMERICA ROCKS!9ROSIE REVERE,ENGINEER & FRIENDSTo create exceptional, transformative theatricalexperiences that are accessible to youngand family audiences in diverse communitiesthroughout New York City and North America.Barbara PasternackArtistic DirectorMichael HarringtonExecutive DirectorPETE THE CAT:DOCTOR DESOTO AND OTHERSTORIES BY WILLIAM STEIG6OUR MISSIONDOG MAN:THE MUSICALTHE MAGIC SCHOOLBUS: LOST IN THESOLAR SYSTEMWE THE PEOPLE:AMERICA ROCKS!THE SNOWY DAY ANDOTHER STORIES BYEZRA JACK KEATS(A MESNER PUPPET THEATER PRODUCTION.PRESENTED BY THE COTERIE)ELECTRIC POE(PRESENTED BY THE COTERIE.A CO-PRODUCED EVENT WITHUNION CEMETERY HISTORICAL SOCIETY)LIVING VOICES(MULTIPLE PROGRAMS)THOMAS EDISON: THEWIZARD OF MENLO PARK(PATRICK GARNER'S HISTORY'S ALIVE!)HELPING DREW(UP IN ARMSPUPPET THEATRE)
BRAND NEW PRODUCTIONS!A Tribe Called Tubman, written byIdris Goodwin & Commissionedby TheaterWorksUSA is a newsolo play aimed at children andadults. In this 21st century spinon the radical life of an Americanrevolutionary icon, HarrietTubman prepares for the fight. Itis the day of her third and finaldeath and she seeks to answerthe questions of a modern audience in the midst of change andsocial upheaval. Drawing from her own storied and extraordinarylife, she poetically lays out a map for all of us to truly find freedom.AIN’T NO BLACKIN A RAINBOWSHOUTING! SIRENS! CHANTINGPROTESTORS! Beattie is an 8year old Black girl who lives inan America in upheaval. Herdaddy teaches her to takedeep breaths and draw herhappy place to calm herselfwhen things get too hard.What is Beattie's happy place?A rainbow. As she colors herrainbow, Beattie discovers what is missing from it: The color thatlooks most like her. Beattie asks herself.if there is no color black ina rainbow, how will she ever know where a little Black girl like herbelongs in the world? Ain't No Black in a Rainbow is a solo play foryoung children that encourages audience participation.4DOCTOR DESOTOAND OTHERSTORIESBY WILLIAM STEIGWelcome to the world of WilliamSteig, author of Shrek, wherethere’s magic in every idea,emotion, and object. In Steig’sclassics Dr. DeSoto, Brave Irene,The Amazing Bone and Amosand Boris, animals, elementsand nature live in harmony—well, sort of. Of course there is still tension: mice are a little hesitantto trust cats and you know, when the wind is preventing you fromgetting where you need to go the two of you might exchange somewords. Director/Conceiver/Playwright Miranda Haymon, playwrightsSarah Einspanier and Seonjae Kim and composer/lyricist Ellen Winterinvite you to find courage in the midst of the greatest unknowns.PETE THE CAT’S BIG HOLLYWOODADVENTURELights! Camera! Action! When Pete the Cat and his buddyCallie sneak into the Hollywood Studios, they get lost inthe world of the movies. Join Pete, Callie, Grumpy Toad,Gus the Platypus, Ethel the Apatosaurus, and RoboPete in this rockin' new musical adventurethat features several fun-filled Petethe Cat books including CavecatPete, Pete the Cat and the TreasureMap, and The Cool Cat Boogie.splendid hour of“Amusic,laughter, life“A TRIBE CALLEDTUBMANlessons and the art ofputting on a show.The New York TimesWWW.TWUSA.ORG5
CHARLOTTE’S WEBTHE POUT-POUT FISHCharlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of thefriendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spidernamed Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid windingup as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hitson a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a "miracle."Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves asolution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensureshis place on the farm forever.Turn the poutiest of frowns upsidedown in this new musical featuring whimsicalpuppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanicadventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest tofind Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there ismore to him than his permanently plastered pout.This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals,explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.This colorful adaptation of The New York Times bestseller is coconceived, directed, and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers ofAchesonWalsh Studios, whose work was featured in Broadway'sThe King And I, On the Town, and Radio City's New York Spectacular.Writing team includes New Victory LabWorks Residency recipientsChristopher Anselmo, Jared Corak, Matt Acheson, and Fergus Walsh.WARRIORS DON’T CRYReluctant to cope with one more tragedy in a school—raise your hand ifyou feel me!—young activist Ya Girl is ready to call it quits on leading hermillion-plus Instagram followers in the fight for social justice. When MelbaPattillo Beals steps out of history and into Ya Girl’s phone to share the storyof her battle to integrate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, Ya Girllearns to see herself in Melba—and in all the young warriors who camebefore her to raise their hands and make a difference.Inspired by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals's Little Rock Nine memoir WarriorsDon't Cry, this production is a catalyst for deeper discussion about socialresponsibility, civil discourse, social media, and community engagement‑Warriors Don't Cry is co-conceivedby award-winning playwright DonnettaLavinia Grays (Where We Stand) anddirector Tamilla Woodard (AssociateDirector, Hadestown), featuring originalmusic by Toshi Reagon, spoken word,and video projection. This productionis a collaboration between TheBushnell Center for the PerformingArts and TheaterWorksUSA.6WWW.TWUSA.ORG7
DOG MAN:THE MUSICALThe New York Times Critic’s Pick! Thishilarious hit musical, based on the bestsellingseries from Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants),features the crime-biting canine who is partdog, part man, and ALL HERO! Fifth graders—and best buds—George and Harold decideto write a musical about Dog Man. how hardcould it be? Can Dog Man save the city andcatch the world’s most evil cat? Will the boysfinish their show before lunchtime?ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER & FRIENDSMs. 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.When their field trip goes awry, can these three save the day? Thiscreative musical spotlighting STEM curriculum is based on thebooks by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts.WE THE PEOPLE:AMERICA ROCKS!Bring American civics lessons to life with Wethe People: America Rocks! – a musical revue that makes socialstudies exciting and accessible.Students will have a blast learning about the three branchesof government, the First Amendment, presidential elections,democracy, the judicial process, and more.Barreling through a variety of musical styles relevant to today'syouth, including rock, rhythm-and-blues, and hip-hop, We thePeople instills American pride in audiences of all ages—andinspires them to get involved and make a difference.THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS:LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMWhen the class gets lost on the way tothe planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the dayby blasting into outer space for an epicinterplanetary field trip! But when rivalriesboth old and new threaten to tear thestudents apart, our young heroes must learnto pull together or risk getting forever lostin the solar system.8WWW.TWUSA.ORG9
VIRTUAL PRODUCTIONS! All productions are pre-recorded andavailable for synchronous andasynchronous learningGUEST ARTIST VIRTUAL PRODUCTIONSTHE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BYEZRA JACK KEATS(A Mesner Puppet Theater production.Presented by The Coterie) Supplemental educational videosand study guides included Live, synchronous talk-back sessionsand workshops also availableELECTRIC POE(Presented by The Coterie. A co-produced event withUnion Cemetery Historical Society)LIVING VOICES(Multiple Programs) Easy access via a private link to ourTWUSA.TV streaming platformTHOMAS EDISON:THE WIZARD OF MENLO PARK(Patrick Garner's History's Alive!)HELPING DREW(Up in Arms Puppet Theatre)A NASHVILLE CHILDREN'STHEATRE PRODUCTION10KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATESTO OUR VIRTUAL ROSTER: WWW.TWUSA.TV11
TheaterWorksUSA brings exceptional theater to more young and““family audiences than any other not-for-profit theater companyThe finest youth theater. Consistentlyimaginative and challenging.in the country. Our professional productions are created by topartists in the field and performed by members of Actors’ EquityNew York PostAssociation. Moving into our 60th season with a roster thatexcites and inspires, we invite you to partner with us to continuebringing enthralling and dynamic productions to theaters,families, and educators across North America.TheaterWorksUSA’s programs are made possible, in part, with funds from the NewYork State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomoand the New York State Legislature and by public funds from the New York CityDepartment of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council as well asan award from the National Endowment of the Arts. Thank you to The ShubertFoundation, The Chanel Family Foundation, The Lucille Lortel Foundation, and all ofour institutional and individual donors for supporting TheaterWorksUSA.NationalEndowmentfor the Artsarts.govPhoto Credits:“After the first show, I was walking around thearea and overheard the following between ayoung boy of color and his mother “Mom!The boy who was George looks JUST like me!”Representation in (our) shows at TWUSA goesso much further than any of us can ever see.“Ryan Juda, Stage Manager12Dog Man: The MusicalPhotography by Jeremy Daniel;Cover: L-R: L.R. Davidson, Crystal Sha'nae,Brian Owen, Forest VanDyke, JamieLaVerdiere, Dan RosalesPage 8 & 10: Forest VanDyke & Brian OwenCharlotte’s WebPhotography by Jeremy DanielPage 6: L-R: Matthew Dwight Lincoln, Cassidy Layton,Taylor Marie RasmussenPage 10: L-R-Clay Westman, Sergio Castillo, Taylor MarieRasmussen, Cassidy Layton, Matthew Dwight LincolnThe Pout-Pout FishPhotography by Jeremy DanielBack Cover: Jesse MarkowitzWarriors Don't CryPhotography by Roger CastonguayCover and Page 7: Regan SimsPete the CatPhotography by Jeremy DanielPage 3: Travis Artz; Page 5: Kyle ShermanPage 10: L-R: Sam Tedaldi, Adante Carter,Brandi Porter, Matt Dengler, Kyle ShermanWe the People: America Rocks!Photography by Barbara PasternackPage 8: L-R: Dan Rosales, Zachary Noah Piser,Josh Breckenridge, Rashidra ScottPage 10: Dan RosalesThe Magic School BusPhotography by Jeremy DanielLindsey Lexi RhoadesRosic Revere, Engineer and FriendsPhotography by Jeremy DanielL-R-Daisy Carnelia, Kyle Sherman, Kalilah Black13
“ You haveto loveafamily showthat makes adultslaugh, too.”The New York Times
Jan 21, 2021 · the world of the movies. Join Pete, Callie, Grumpy Toad, Gus the Platypus, Ethel the Apatosaurus, and Robo-Pete in this rockin' new musical adventure that features several fun-filled Pete the Cat books including Cavecat Pete, Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map, and The Cool Cat Boogie. WWW.TWUSA.OR
