The Musical

Based on the Caldecott Honor Book

“Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!”

When Farmer Brown’s granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, he declares the farm a tech-free zone. He puts her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows, who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. “No way,” replies Farmer Brown. “No blankets!” So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets? No milk! No eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back?

Find out in this hilariously moving musical about negotiation and compromise that brings to life the beloved picture book!

Produced and performed by TheaterWorksUSA

Photos, above, of the original cast by Joan Marcus.

Performance:

This is the 1st of three performances.
For the 2nd, on Tuesday 5/4 at 9:30 AM, click here.
For the 3rd, on Tuesday 5/4 at 11:45 AM, click here.

Showtime: 60 min.

Ages: PreK – 4th grade

Tickets:

$8/ticket, whether student or teacher/chaperone
For school groups only, including home/micro-schools
If your group is coming by car(s) or van(s), please register for the third performance if possible.

Curriculum Connections:

Communication and Language Arts:
- Love of reading, adapting an artistic work from page to stage
Fine Arts:
- Theatre, music, dance, musicals, visual arts, costumes
21^st Century Skills:
- Social-awareness, relationship skills, creativity, family and friendship, overcoming differences, conflict resolution, cooperation, personal growth, standing up for your beliefs