Family Series: Pinocchio
PINOCCHIO 2019 - Family Series
Sat Nov 16, 2019 - Sat Nov 23, 2019
Family Series: Pinocchio. Nov. 16, 22 and 23 at Opera Central. Utilizing music from Mozart, Offenbach, Verdi and Donizetti – with easily-understood lyrics in English — John Davies’ one-hour adaptation of Pinocchio is the ideal introduction to opera for young people. A fast-moving showcase of operatic storytelling, kid-style, it’s a colorful, fun-filled re-telling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who learns, through a series of misadventures, that lying does not pay. Suitable for all ages.
Performed at Opera Central
Performed in English with live orchestra
Pinocchio Sponsors
Elaine L. Stupp
St. Petersburg Opera Guild Pinellas County Schools
Gloria Matyszyk & Dick Caldwell
Mark Sforzini
Artistic Director
Stephen M. Ray, Jr.
Stage Director
Featured Artists
Taylor-Alexis Dupont
Pinocchio, the Wooden Boy
Kevin Mitchell
Geppetto
Holly Flack
Olympia, a mechanical doll
Rimas Karnavicius
Dr. Dulcamara
Also Starring
Chris Romeo
Cat
Brian Hupp
Wolf
Ashley Thunder
Blue Lady
Richard Randall
The Narrator
Education is key.
This year, in conjunction with Pinellas County Schools Elevate A.R.T.S. program, more than 700 third-graders will be bussed to Opera Central for special mid-morning performances of Pinocchio. The performing arts enrich children’s lives in ways that we may never fully understand. At St. Petersburg Opera Company, we believe that introducing youngsters to our unique form of musical storytelling not only entertains them, it piques their creative curiosity and plants seeds that will grow the next generation of opera fans. To discover more about our exciting educational opportunities click here.
2019/2020 SEASON
