The Little Engine That Could stops at The Bushnell April 7
Contact: Amanda Savio (860) 987-6068; e-mail: amanda_savio@bushnell.org
March 6, 2003; HARTFORD, CT - The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts will present ArtsPower's The Little Engine That Could in the Belding Theater on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the 2002-2003 Bushnell Children's Theatre (BCT) season. BCT, which is sponsored by People's Bank, includes presentations that are filled with humor, heroes and history, and are connected directly to areas of study in the classroom. Individual tickets may be purchased at The Bushnell Box Office by calling (860) 987-5900, or online at www.bushnell.org. Schools or groups of 10 or more should call (860) 987-6010.
"I think I can, I think I can," are words that joyfully resonate in the hearts of children everywhere. ArtsPower's The Little Engine That Could tells the uplifting story of an extraordinary train that performs an extraordinary feat of strength and courage.
The story begins with the Red Engine, who breaks down and cannot make it over a hill. When a shiny passenger engine and big freight engine refuse to help, the Red Engine turns to the Little Blue Engine. The Little Blue Engine has always been made fun of by the other engines, causing him to doubt his own strength and ability. With encouragement from the Red Engine, the Little Blue Engine manages to push her up and over the hill.
Adapted for the stage by playwright and lyricist Greg Gunning and composer Richard DeRosa, The Little Engine That Could is a story about finding strength from within and always believing that anything is possible.
The Little Engine that Could is appropriate for students in grades pre-K through 2. Tickets are $8.50.
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - The Bushnell is Connecticut's premier performing arts center, hosting more than 450 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 908-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell's nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), is a cross-community educational effort serving 40 schools in 17 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization.