The Adventures of Pinocchio
July 13
August 28, 2011
in CST's Courtyard Theater
music and lyrics by Neil Bartram
book by Brian Hill
directed by Rachel Rockwell
A splendidly designed, sophisticated production... featuring a top-notch cast!
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
The traditional Italian story of a wooden puppet yearning to be a real boy springs to life with inventive and awe-inspiring puppetry, transforming CST's Courtyard Theater into a larger-than-life, European marionette stage. Carved out of wood by the lonely toymaker Geppetto, Pinocchio tumbles from one disastrous situation to another in search of adventure—only to discover that, in the end, all he really needs is an unselfish heart and the love of his father. Based on Carlo Collodi's classic tale, this world premiere CST Family musical illuminates the bond between parents and children in a magical performance that is sure to enchant audiences of all ages!
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The Players
Creative Team
Neil Bartram Music and Lyrics
Brian Hill Book
Rachel Rockwell Director
Kevin Depinet Scenic Designer
Rachel Healy Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
James Savage Sound Designer
Meredith Miller Puppet Designer & Director
Melissa Veal Wig and Makeup Designer
Cast
Skyler Adams Pinocchio
Melody Betts Storyteller
Don Forston Geppetto
Derek Hasenstab Fox
Heidi Kettenring Cat (through July 31)
Ericka Mac Cat (beginning August 3)
Liz Pazik Driver
Ron E. Rains Puppet Master
Dylan Saunders Lampwick
Hannah Sielatycki Mary
Katie Spelman Annette