Pinocchio - Arden Theatre Company

April 10 – June 2, 2024

By Greg Banks · From the story by Carlo Collodi · Directed by Rebecca Wright · Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

Arcadia Stage

Expected Runtime:
105 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

Recommended Age 4 & Up

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Synopsis

A modern retelling of the classic tale — a wooden boy, a nose that grows, a huge whale, and a cricket with a lot of opinions. In a wildly imaginative production, Pinocchio is filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and adventures that will amaze and delight children of all ages.

Special Performance Information

– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Saturday, April 27, 2024
Recommended for adults and children ages 12 and up.

– American Sign Language (ASL) Shadow Interpretation
ASL Interpretation where signers follow / “shadow” cast movement
Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM | Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Anthony Martinez-Briggs (Cricket/Showman/Fairy/Coachman/Old Man) and Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio), Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick), and Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Anthony Martinez-Briggs (Cricket/Showman/Fairy/Coachman/Old Man) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey), Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick), and Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick) and Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) and Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) and Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey) and Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Anthony Martinez-Briggs (Cricket/Showman/Fairy/Coachman/Old Man) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio), Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey), Anthony Martinez-Briggs (Cricket/Showman/Fairy/Coachman/Old Man), and Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio), Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey), Anthony Martinez-Briggs (Cricket/Showman/Fairy/Coachman/Old Man), Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick), and Rebecca Wright (Director) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2024 production of PINOCCHIO. Photo By Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.

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CAST

Anthony Martinez-Briggs (Cricket/Showman/Fairy/Coachman/Old Man)
Izzy Sazak (Geppetto/Fox/Donkey)
Nathan Alford-Tate (Policeman/Cat/Lampwick)
Reese Castaldi (Pinocchio)

CREATIVE

Director
Rebecca Wright
Assistant Director
Jessica Merkins
Scenic Design
Sasha Schwartz
Costume Design
Leigh Paradise
Lighting Design
Maria Shaplin
Sound Design
Alex Bechtel
Stage Manager
Jason Weixelman