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Meet The Little Engine That Could Earn Her Whistle, a standout performer in ArtsPower’s roster of original youth and family musicals. Originating from ArtsPower’s acclaimed 2013 touring production inspired by Watty Piper’s classic tale, this show brings a Broadway-style score to young audiences in venues across the country. The creative team behind the project includes adaptation, direction, and lyrics by Greg Gunning and music/orchestrations by Richard DeRosa. ArtsPower, founded in 1985 by Mark and Gary Blackman, remains one of the nation’s leading producers of youth and family theater, touring widely to inspire and entertain.

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Cast & creatives

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About the performer: The Little Engine That Could Earn Her Whistle delivers a warm, accessible performance designed for family audiences. The 55-minute runtime (with some productions extending ~1 hour 15 minutes) keeps young attention while delivering a complete narrative. The show has graced venues like Queens Theatre (Off‑Off‑Broadway, 2013), Brooklyn Center for the Arts (2013), Chandler Center for the Arts (2015), and Emelin Theatre (2019). ArtsPower’s ongoing mission to bring original, touring musicals to diverse communities makes this performer a reliable choice for schools, theaters, and family-friendly venues alike. For current scheduling, check ArtsPower materials or reach out to participating venues directly.

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Social media and official updates: ArtsPower maintains an active presence on Twitter and other platforms through their organization channels. Follow their official pages for announcements and tour news: Twitter and the main ArtsPower site: ArtsPower.

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Quick Facts About The Little Engine That Could Earn Her Whistle

  • Origin: ArtsPower's The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle, based on Watty Piper's The Little Engine That Could, premiered in 2013 as a touring musical for youth audiences.
  • Creative team: Greg Gunning (adaptation/director/lyrics) and Richard DeRosa (music/orchestrations); ArtsPower founders Mark and Gary Blackman established the company in 1985.
  • Musical style: Broadway‑style score designed for family/young audiences; 55‑minute runtime reported by multiple venues (some versions run ~1 hour 15 minutes).
  • Notable productions/venues: Queens Theatre (Nov 24, 2013, Off‑Off‑Broadway), Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts (Nov 17, 2013), Chandler Center for the Arts (Feb 2, 2015), Emelin Theatre (Nov 17, 2019).
  • Company reach: ArtsPower has produced numerous original musicals since 1985 and has toured to many states; the company is described as one of the nation’s leading youth/family theater producers.
  • Social media: ArtsPower maintains a presence on Twitter; official updates typically appear through their organization channels.

About the performer: The Little Engine That Could Earn Her Whistle delivers a warm, accessible performance designed for family audiences. The 55-minute runtime (with some productions extending ~1 hour 15 minutes) keeps young attention while delivering a complete narrative. The show has graced venues like Queens Theatre (Off‑Off‑Broadway, 2013), Brooklyn Center for the Arts (2013), Chandler Center for the Arts (2015), and Emelin Theatre (2019). ArtsPower’s ongoing mission to bring original, touring musicals to diverse communities makes this performer a reliable choice for schools, theaters, and family-friendly venues alike. For current scheduling, check ArtsPower materials or reach out to participating venues directly.

Social media and official updates: ArtsPower maintains an active presence on Twitter and other platforms through their organization channels. Follow their official pages for announcements and tour news: Twitter and the main ArtsPower site: ArtsPower.

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