Theater Group Presents Water Education Plays to Missouri Elementary Students

Missouri American Water and The National Theatre for Children will bring the live theatrical show, "Showdown at Dry Gulch" to nineteen elementary schools in Missouri this month. These performances are part of Missouri American Water's education program for children and are offered to local schools free of charge.

The National Theatre for Children, a national touring company, uses simple sets and audience participation to teach children about the importance of water. The 20-minute shows share information with students about conservation and preventing pollution in a fun and interactive way. The troupe will present the shows to more than 5,500 students in Missouri American Water's service areas. The shows are supplemented with classroom materials teachers can use with their students. This will be the sixth year that Missouri American Water has brought the National Theatre Children to local schools.

A schedule of the performances is available on the "Headlines" section of the Missouri American Water website at www.missouriamwater.com.

Missouri American Water Missouri American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 16 million people in 35 states, as well as Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.