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ADDITIONAL
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CD
Soundtrack Cues
Dialogue
Sample
PINOCCHIO
CAST
LIST
Running
Time: About 45 minutes
Flexible
Cast of 30-40: 2 Male, 3 Female, All others M/F
Easily
adapted for larger or smaller cast
PERFORMERS:
(no lines, parts can overlap)
MUSIC
BOXES (M/F)
CUCKOO
CLOCKS (M/F)
CAGE
& NOSE (M/F)
WHALE
(M/F)
BOYS
& GIRLS in Land of Toys (M/F)
FISH
(M/F)
PUPPETEERS:
ALBERTO/ALBERTA
(M/F, 8 lines)
BRUNO/BRUNELLA
(M/F, 7 lines)
CARLO/CARLOTTA
(M/F, 7 lines)
DINO/DINA
(M/F, 7 lines)
ELMO/ELMA
(M/F, 7 lines)
PUPPETS:
FETTUCINI
(M/F, 5 lines)
GORGONZOLA
(M/F, 6 lines)
LINGUINI
(M/F, 6 lines)
MACARONI
(M/F, 6 lines)
PEPPERONI
(M/F, 7 lines)
LORENZO
THE MAGNIFICO (M/F, 32 lines)
GEPPETTO
(M, 21 lines)
HICKORY
CRICKET: (M/F total 65 lines)
HICKORY
CRICKET #1 (M/F, 29 lines)
HICKORY
CRICKET #2 (M/F, 13 lines)
HICKORY
CRICKET #3 (M/F, 13 lines)
HICKORY
CRICKET #4 (M/F, 10 lines)
PINOCCHIO:
(M/F total 87 lines)
PINOCCHIO
#1 (M/F, 15 lines)
PINOCCHIO
#2 (M/F, 29 lines)
PINOCCHIO
#3 (M/F, 28 lines)
PINOCCHIO
#4 (M/F, 15 lines)
IVANA
(F, 1 line)
LUCKY
STAR (M/F, 9 lines)
BLUE
FAIRY (F, 25 lines)
FIBBER
THE FOX (M/F, 9 lines)
LEFTY
THE CAT (M/F, 6 lines)
LAMPWICK
(M/F, 20 lines)
COACHMAN
(M/F, 14 lines)
JACK
(M, 8 lines)
JILL
(F, 2 lines)
 
Alice
E. Grady Elementary School, ArtReach
School
Play Production, Elmsford, NY
PINOCCHIO
WHY
IS THIS PLAY BEST FOR YOUR SCHOOL?
Written
especially for young people to perform.
While
you may find large cast plays from other publishers, most of those
were originally written for adults or
professional actors to
perform. They often contain difficult dialogue, unfamiliar or
complex language, and speeches too long for young children to
memorize. They may even contain jokes, innuendos and subject matter
that may not be appropriate for children.
Easy
to understand and memorize.
Dialogue
is simple, fresh, quick and humorous, keeping the action flowing
without stops and starts between scenes. This keeps young people and
young audiences engaged throughout the performance - no awkward
pauses, no dead-time, no wiggles!
Everyone
participates!
All
children are involved throughout the performance. This builds
confidence, promotes team spirit and eliminates rehearsal rowdiness.
The audience is often asked to join in the fun, and action often
spills into the aisles! All of our SCHOOL PLAYS give suggestions on
how to divide up large parts (such as Dorothy in Wizard of Oz) among
several performers so that no one child is the "star".
Familiar
stories with upbeat endings.
The
story line stays as close as possible to the familiar story the kids
already know. While some authors feel the need to
"improve" the story, our SCHOOL PLAYS stay as close to the
familiar narrative as possible, making it easier for children - and
your audience - to understand.
Feel
free to edit! Go ahead and tape it!
Most
publishers insist that no changes may be made to their scripts.
We know that your
goal is to engage every child in the most meaningful way and that
your needs are unique. Cut, eliminate, re-assign lines, or add
as much as you like! Also, there are no restrictions on video
tapes. Parents want a tape or DVD to remember their child's big
moment. Go ahead and tape away!
Lincoln
Akerman School - Hampton Falls, NH
PINOCCHIO
A
NOTE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT
In
the past few years we've seen a
tremendous increase of confidence in the teachers we hear from.
Most are finding it easier to let the process flow and worry less
about the final product. I firmly believe that the experience
will be best for all when you keep a few things in mind:
Free
yourself from worry about
whether or not it's "good". No one is paying big
ticket prices; no one expects a Broadway success. The key to
making this project meaningful is to put the emphasis on process;
realize that rehearsal and practice are as much a part of the
experience as the actual performance. Encourage fun and you
will free the children from embarrassment and stress. If the
kids can't learn the lines let them carry a script or use their own
words to convey the character's message. If they seem to wander
the stage, let them explore where they want to go - they might
surprise you with a wonderful idea. In every aspect of the
process give them the wings to create and think. Give them a
comfortable, supportive place to go and their confidence and
self-expression will soar!
Above
all else, make sure you are
having fun. If you've never directed a play before, don't
worry. It's all just pretend -- you can't do it wrong!
The quality of your experience is every bit as important as that of
the children. You need the joy of self-expression too, that
doesn't go away when we grow up. So give yourself a break.
And when all else fails, laugh!
Thank
you so
much for choosing Pinocchio. It's been a pleasure to hear from
you and to receive accounts of your wonderful productions. I
can't think of anything more rewarding than to create this version of
Pinocchio for you and your students! Break a leg!
-
KSM
SPECTACULAR!
I would ABSOLUTELY
purchase from you again -
for the quality of your plays and your personal helpfulness."
Molly
Callender,Langley Christian School
PINOCCHIO
CD
SOUNDTRACK CUES
Cues,
sound effects, background music (traditional-classical)
The
CD Soundtrack contains special sound effects and background music
(public domain traditional-classical) that may be used to greatly
enhance the performance. It does not contain music and songs from the
popular animated film, nor does it contain music for the performers
to sing along with. Cues have 10 seconds of silence at the end -
times shown below include silence.
Special Note: In keeping with the
Italian origin and setting of Pinocchio, we have chosen musical
selections exclusively from Italian classical composers; used both in
the sound cues and in the pre/post-show music.
1.
CARNIVAL, FANFARE (0:59)
2.
DREAMY STORYTELLING (0:39)
3.
LUCKY STAR (0:36)
4.
BLUE FAIRY (1:13)
5.
STAR & FAIRY EXIT (0:17)
6.
CARNIVAL (0:43)
7.
OMINOUS MUSIC (1:05)
8.
STAR & FAIRY (LONG) (0:58)
9.
STAR & FAIRY, TRAVELERS, COACH (1:29)
10.
OMINOUS, COACH, LAND OF TOYS (1:01)
11.
BREAKING GLASS (0:14)
12.
OMINOUS, DONKEY, WHIP, HORSES (0:31)
13.
SADNESS, FAIRY, WATER, WAVE, WHALE (2:59)
14.
WHALE SNEEZE, RUSHING WATER (0:40)
15.
BLUE FAIRY (0:39)
16.
CARNIVAL, CURTAIN CALL (1:45)
17-29.
PRE/POST-SHOW MUSIC (30-35 MINS)
(Italian
Classical Composers)
Note:
Some teachers choose familiar songs, obtain sheet music and insert
these songs into the play. We recognize that each school has a
wide variety of educational needs to fulfill and we invite you to be
creative in your use of our scripts; including changes or additions
that are appropriate for your students. As author/publisher of our
own creative works, we do ask that you obtain proper copyright
permission for any additions you might make - that responsibility is
up to you.
Some
resources available on the Internet:
KidSongs:
CDs, DVDs, Sheet Music, Karaoke
Songs
for Teaching: Educational Music, CDs, Downloads
MusicNotes:
Sheet Music, Song Books for Children
Free
Sheet Music Directory: Childrens Music
Alice
E. Grady Elementary School, Elmsford, NY
PINOCCHIO
DIALOGUE
SAMPLE
|
The
story is just as you remember it... Here Pinocchio is about to get
into trouble... again!
(Script
pages 17-18) |
FIBBER:
Good day, young sir. What was that I heard your friend saying?
LEFTY:
(Yeah, what was he saying?) Meoooow...????
PINOCCHIO:
Oh nothing. Just that I can't see the show because I'm a puppet.
FIBBER:
Hmm... How peculiar.
(FIBBER and
LEFTY circle around PINOCCHIO, examining.)
I've never seen
a puppet that walks and talks before...
LEFTY:
(Me neither.) Meerrrroow...
(LEFTY lifts
PINOCCHIO's hat, FIBBER looks under his coat. LEFTY takes
PINOCCHIO's book and hands it to FIBBER. They play with it
passing it back and forth so that PINOCCHIO can't get it.
PINOCCHIO laughs at their fun.)
PINOCCHIO:
(Giggling.) Hey!
FIBBER:
How'd you like to make a buck or two, hmmm?
LEFTY:
(Hmmm?) Mewwwww?
PINOCCHIO:
Not right now. I have to go to school.
FIBBER:
Ah, I see you are a puppet. All puppets are stupid.
(FIBBER and
LEFTY cross their arms and turn their noses up in disgust.)
PINOCCHIO:
Hey!
FIBBER:
School is for little puppets. Real boys skip their lessons and
get into show business.
(LEFTY
strikes a dramatic pose.)
The old razzle dazzle...
(LEFTY does
a quick soft shoe, takes a dramatic bow.)
PINOCCHIO:
The old razzle dazzle, huh?
(PINOCCHIO
tries to imitate LEFTY. His wooden awkward feet get tangled and
he falls.)
FIBBER:
Not bad. How'd you like to be...
(FIBBER and
LEFTY strike a starry pose...)
A star!
PINOCCHIO:
A star! That would be much more fun than going to school.
FIBBER:
We can put your name in lights, kid. Of course, it will cost
you a quarter.
PINOCCHIO:
That's no problem. I have one right here!
(PINOCCHIO
zips out his coin. FIBBER takes it, bites it, slips it in his coat.)
FIBBER:
Lefty?
(LEFTY grabs
one of PINOCCHIO's arms.)
LEFTY:
(Here we go!) Merp!
(FIBBER
grabs the other.)
FIBBER:
Oh, we're going to have lots and lots of fun...
Note:
This is a sample from the actual script. To review the entire
play, order the PERUSAL SCRIPT (online instant download). Or
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