27 Pinnochio Bkg 1617x1055
Pinocchio
By Greg BanksBased on the story by Carlo Collodi
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
By Greg BanksBased on the story by Carlo Collodi
Wish upon a star and follow Pinocchio on an unforgettable adventure! From curious encounters to daring escapades, this beloved tale springs to life with laughter and plenty of magic. As Pinocchio learns that honesty matters more than anything else, audiences of all ages will delight in this enchanting retelling of a timeless classic.
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Cast
Ella Berry
Elisabeth Desmond
Joshua Jordan
Noel Nieczyporowicz
Flynn Nolen
Jackson Cole Rogers
Ella Berry (Fairy/Ticket Seller) is thrilled for her first show at FST! She is originally from Wenatchee, Washington, and graduated with her Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts and Business Administration from Boise State University. Some recent Credits include Grease (Frenchy), Lysistrata (Chorus Leader), and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine u/s). Ella is so excited to be a part of FST’s children’s theatre series!
Elisabeth Desmond (Policeman/Judy/Donkey) is a recent graduate of Oberlin College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Hispanic Studies. Other children’s theater credits include Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Bebe). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Joshua Jordan (Punch/Lampwick/Old Man) is a recent graduate from SUNY Geneseo with a B.F.A in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Technical Theatre. Recent Credits: Ensemble/Middle Scrooge Understudy in A Christmas Carol directed by Jasmine B. Gunter at Geva Theatre. Feldzig in Drowsy Chaperone directed by Robert W. Schneider & Giuseppe in The Light in the Piazza directed by Caitlin Belcik at College Light Opera Company. Tom Collins in RENT & Donkey in Shrek: the Musical at Blackfriars Theatre.
Noel Nieczyporowicz (Pinocchio) is beyond excited to be sharing the stage with this wonderful cast. She is a graduate of Wright State University, with a BFA in acting. Some previous credits include Andrew McNair (1776), Dogberry (Much Ado About Nothing), and Olympe DeGouges (The Revolutionists). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Flynn Nolen (Gepetto) is an FST Acting Fellow from Media, Pennsylvania. Flynn is a graduate of Penn State University’s B.A. Theatre Studies Program and minored in Film Studies. At FST, Flynn has been involved with The Write Stuff, Deck the Halls, Lucky Stiff, One Hit Wonders, The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster, Birthday Candles, and Dog Mom. Flynn is also a proud member of FST Improv.
Jackson Cole Rogers (Cricket/Showman/Coachman) is thrilled to be making his debut at the Florida Studio Theatre in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Jackson is a recent graduate of the University of New Hampshire, studying Musical Theater and Business Administration. Recent credits include: Ensemble/Sebastian US in R&H’s Cinderella (Prescott Park Arts Festival), Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer (UNH), Judas in Godspell (UNH), Officer Kowalski in Disney’s Freaky Friday (PPAF), and Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone (UNH).
Creative
Director | Timothy L'Ecuyer
Associate Director | Dellan Short
Music Director | Jim Prosser
Scenic Design | Nicholas Schons
Costume Design | Ainsley Cornwall
Lighting Design | Andrew Gray
Sound Design | Nyle Samuels
Stage Management Intern | Amy Walker
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Made possible by a grant from Suncoast Credit Union.
Sponsored in part by the Bank of America Client Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Funding for this program was provided in part by The School Board of Broward County, Florida – SEAS Program