Instead, they con him into paying for their huge dinner. Upon leaving, Pinocchio meets sly Fox and Cat who lead him into believing they can help miraculously multiply his coins. But when Pinocchio begins to cry for Gepetto, he gives him five gold coins and sets him on the road back home to his father. The Puppetmaster, thrilled to find a puppet that moves without strings, forces the wooden boy to stay and perform with the show. Almost immediately, Pinocchio gets distracted by a travelling puppet show and trades his book for a ticket to see the performance. Pinocchio, an exuberant wooden puppet, dreams of going to school to become a real boy - so his Papa, the poor toy-maker Gepetto sacrifices his coat in exchange for a schoolbook and lovingly sends him on his way. We learn, along with Pinocchio, what it means to be loyal and how to become a real and whole person.” – SCT Artistic Director Linda Hartzell This is a timely show about the importance of being truthful and keeping promises. “Nearly everyone knows the popular Italian folktale, and all will be intrigued by this unconventional presentation. Though he gets tricked out of his only possessions, Pinocchio eventually overcomes his scheming foes with the help of a clever cricket and a helpful fairy. Along the way, Pinocchio is readily sidetracked by diversions that he hopes will result in more money, friends and fun. Pinocchio, however, is not content with his stilted life, so after making a promise to his father, he heads off to school, believing that’s the key to becoming a real boy. Desperate for a son, lonely puppeteer Gepetto crafts a wooden boy. Based on the classic Italian story, this novel production incorporates the audience’s imagination to reinforce the universal importance of telling the truth.
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