The FREE Family Fun Series returns to the Arts Center at Dunham with the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill “Pinocchio” on Saturday, February 17 at 2 p.m.
A well-loved story, adapted by Toby Hulse from the original stories written by Carlo Collodi, PINOCCHIO is about a wooden puppet of the same name brought to life by the lonely toymaker Gepetto. The play is packed with playful antics, magical creatures, madcap comedy and dollops of fun for the whole family. To make his dream come true, Pinocchio has to learn to be good and that being good isn't always easy.
Recommended for ages 6 and up, but all ages are welcome!
“I think Pinocchio is an irresistible character,” says Playhouse Senior Directing Fellow Cait Robinson, who directs the show. “I want children to be able to fall in love with and identify with him — his love of singing and dancing, his silly sense of humor and the way he grows wiser and kinder over the course of the play.”
Robinson invites the audience to expand their imaginations every step of the way. Three performers take on the script’s two-dozen characters of humans, animals and magical creatures, while donning original wardrobe pieces created by Playhouse artisans. Painted panels and curtains transform the world of the story from the comfort of Geppetto’s toy shop to the wild of the woods to the depths of the ocean.
“PINOCCHIO is a classic tale that is still relevant and exciting for kids as well as parents,” says Director of Education and Community Engagement Daunielle Rasmussen. “It is an intergenerational gem that is a joyful experience for the whole family from the youngest to the oldest member.”
FREE EVENT. FREE PARKING.
Although this is a FREE event, please register to guarantee admission as our theater has a capacity of 250. The facility opens one hour prior to show time for each event in the "FREE Family Fun Series". Seating is general admission, so plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to curtain for the best seating selection.
Patrons with reservations will be seated prior to walk-ins if we are close to capacity. Seating will be held for all with reservations until 15 minutes prior to curtain. Unclaimed reservations will be released for walk-in patrons at that time.
Phone: 513-588-4988
Email: sunset_players@yahoo.com
2018/02/17 - 2018/02/17
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES:
BEFORE the SHOW:
Arrive early and participate in creating a special event themed craft.
AFTER the SHOW:
Meet the actors and crew after the performance for an interactive discussion about the production and their work with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
the Arts Center at Dunham
1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati
FREE PARKING!
This historic venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Attendees must be able to navigate 2 short flights of stairs, both with handrails. There are 3-4 steps from the outside to the Box Office/Lower Lobby and another 6 from that level to the theater level. Patrons with difficulty walking longer distances, or on uneven surfaces, can be dropped off by the walkway to the front entrance of the facility.