The Little Engine that Could
Omaha Theatre Company for Young People
Monday, February 22, 2010
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. - Grades K-2

______________________________________________________________

Watty Piper’s The Little Engine That Could is a time-honored classic and one of the greatest tales of motivation ever told.  In this well-loved classic featuring songs, dance and dazzling costumes, the Little Engine overcomes seemingly impossible odds to carry a train full of toys over an imposing mountain.  The Little Engine That Could is an entertaining and inspirational favorite that offers a valuable lesson for children and adults alike about the power of optimism.

This colorful and heartwarming play comes to the stage with sassy, colorful life-sized toys of a by-gone time.  It features several large engines—one too proud, one too powerful and one too old.  Each are asked to pull a heavy train over the mountain, but all refuse.  The Little Engine is the only one that agrees to try and will succeed with the help of an interactive audience!

Curriculum Connections

English Language Arts (Literature)
Social/Emotional Learning
Fine Arts

Program Length: 60 minutes

Teaching Materials Available

Study Guide
Teacher Survey