ArtReach, Spotlite team up to stage 'Pinocchio'
ArtReach Educational Theatre, in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company, is staging "Pinocchio."
Shows will be performed at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 16-17.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For ticket information, call (847) 372-7798 or visit www.artreachspotlite.com.
When the woodworker Geppetto sees a falling star, he wishes that the puppet he just finished, Pinocchio, could become a real boy. In the night, the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish and asks the Cricket to serve as the wooden boy's conscience.
But the naive and trusting Pinocchio falls into the clutches of the wicked Fox and Cat, who lead him astray to the sinful Pleasure Island. Come see Pinocchio's journey to become a real boy.
The show is directed by Kevin Foss of Palatine, with assistant direction and choreography by Dan Walsh of Des Plaines.
The cast includes: Amara Chuun (Rolling Meadows) as Pinocchio; Thomas Tompkins (Arlington Heights) as Geppetto; Lalita Chuun (Rolling Meadows) as the Cricket; Madison Siemiaszko (Palatine) as Lamp wick; Edlyna Talla (Hanover Park) as the Fireater; Madeline Baker (Palatine) as Antonio/Harlequin; Ella Siemiaszko (Palatine) as the Ringmaster/Columbine; Giovanna Biasi (Mount Prospect) as the Fox; Sylvanna Biasi (Mount Prospect) as the Cat; Liv Haidamaka (Woodridge) as the Blue Fairy; and Desmond Arnold (Rolling Meadows) as the Coachman.
The mission of ArtReach Educational Theatre is to expose children to all aspects of theater, music and dance. ArtReach accepts any child - from age 5 through high school, from beginner to advanced performing levels - with a genuine interest in the arts. All children are challenged and encouraged.
ArtReach also offers private voice lessons, dance and acting classes, advanced musical theater workshops and Summer Arts Camp programs in Palatine.
For information about ArtReach programs, call (847) 372-7798 or visit www.artreachspotlite.com.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.