by Greg Banks with music by Victor Zupanc
Based on the story by Carlo Collodi
This fresh, fast-paced, story-within-a-story retelling of the classic Pinocchio is brought to life by five actors weaving together live instruments, shadow puppetry, and boundless imagination. From the moment Geppetto carves him from a piece of wood, Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But will the all-too-tempting delights of puppet shows and Playland lead him astray? When Geppetto is swallowed by a whale, it's up to this little puppet to summon his courage and prove that his love for Papa is real—and discover what it truly means to be alive.
“A vital and imaginative take on the familiar tale of a wooden puppet.” - Star Tribune
“By showing kids the strings that hold this theatrical production up … the production tells them not only do ‘you belong here,’ but ‘you are a vital part of the magic” - Broad Street Review
October 31 - November 21, 2026
Saturday, October 31 at 10:00am and 1:00pm
Saturday, November 7 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Saturday, November 14 at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Saturday, November 21 at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Sensory Friendly Performance:
Saturday November 7 at 10:00am
The Sensory Friendly performance is sponsored by The Miracle League of Connecticut. Sensory friendly performances are designed to accommodate those with sensory dysfunction or sensory processing disorder including those on the autism spectrum, suffering from ptsd, and more. At a sensory friendly performance: house lights are kept partially on; volume is turned down; sound and lighting elements that may be jarring are eliminated; electronic devices such as iPads are allowed; audiences members can come and go if needed; a safe space is created in the lobby for those who do have to exit the theatre; and fidget toys are welcomed.