YOUNG PEOPLES’ THEATER
The Little Engine That Could Earns Her
Whistle
Thursday, October 17, 2019 • Grades Pre K – 3
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Believing that anything is possible, believing that magic
can be found anywhere, and above all believing in
oneself, are all lessons to be found in this new musical
version of the beloved children’s classic The Little Engine
That Could™ Earns Her Whistle. The Little Blue Engine,
demonstrate the extraordinary strength of “I think I can!”
Featuring dynamic, Broadway-style musical numbers and
colorful, inventive sets and costumes, students will learn
valuable lessons on self-reliance.
Magic School Bus
Thursday, November 21, 2019 • Grades 3 – 5
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium,
Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for
old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young
heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost
in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride
in this new musical adaptation based on the original book
series.
Four Score and Seven Years Ago
Thursday, January 30, 2020 • Grades 3 – 8
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The importance of courage and personal integrity is
presented against the backdrop of the American Civil
War in a production for young people that exposes the
lives being turned upside down. To young Lemuel, who
has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is
everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about
the North and the South, as well as what it means to
be a free man, are challenged, when he unexpectedly
befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier.
Reservations are first come, first served.
Order early to get priority seating.
For information and reservations, email: ypt@southflorida.edu.
ALAN JAY WILDSTEIN CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS
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