#GROWING PINOCCHIO NOSE RENTAL PROFESSIONAL#

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During the performances, these kids act alongside professional actors - an experience that gives them a sense of the big time. Most of these children were accepted into the Berkeley Playhouse Conservatory Youth Players program via auditions and have spent the past eight weeks immersed in rehearsal with professional directors, choreographers and music directors. Pinocchio Nose (1 - 40 of 252 results) Price () Shipping All Sellers Extendable Pinocchio Nose (999) 100.00 Pinocchio Nose Pinocchio Lamp Bedside Lamp 3D Night Lamp 3D Night Light Children Light 3D Illusion LED Lamp Gift Idea (709) 27.96 55. 'The story is familiar,' McKoy says, 'but it's also different at the same time.'Īnother distinguishing characteristic of this weekend's performances: the performers themselves, many of whom are between the ages of 8 and 10. And then there's the closing melody, a new song (from melodist Stephen Schwartz) about a parent's visceral love for his (or her) children, which will make even the most stoic parents verklempt. There's the scene where the fairy shows Geppetto a machine that cranks out perfect children. And the famous song 'When You Wish Upon a Star.' But because the tale is told from the perspective of Geppetto, the show contains a bunch of new stuff, too. 'Parents see it and appreciate the creativity, while kids in the audience love the fact that it's the parent learning the lesson for a change.'Īudiences certainly will recognize some of the elements of the story.

'It really appeals to all ages,' says McKoy, who is also one of the directors. Instead of teaching audiences what it means to be brave, truthful and unselfish, the play spotlights what it means to be a parent, offer unconditional love and embrace the stuff that kids do as they grow up.Įlizabeth McKoy, the playhouse's founding artistic director, says the show follows the 'Pixar model' by offering messages that appeal to youngsters and grown-ups alike. 'My Son Pinocchio' tells the classic Pinocchio tale from the perspective of Geppetto, the creator and father of the puppet-turned-boy.

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