Theatre 29 will be holding auditions for Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio.” The show, G rated and appropriate for all ages, is the musical story of Pinocchio as told by the old puppeteer who created him, Geppetto. It takes up where “Pinocchio” ends – after Geppetto’s wish for a real boy has been granted.
Suddenly, the old puppeteer finds himself faced with the daunting task of raising a son. Overhearing Geppetto’s concerns, Pinocchio runs away to become a star in a traveling show. The audience is then invited to follow Geppetto on his heart-warming, comical and musical journey to find his son. The show features an original score by Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy Award-winning composer of “Wicked,” and includes such songs as “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.”
The show is under the direction of DTL Award winner Gary Daigneault, musical director is Bianca Stoker and Lisa Goldberg the choreographer.
Auditions are set for Monday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms. Auditions are open to a wide range of singers, dancers, and actors, with both adult and children’s roles available. Anyone wishing to audition should come prepared to perform a song from a Broadway show or Disney. Please have the backing track on a phone or other digital device.
The parts available are:
Blue Fairy
The classic blue fairy who is responsible for all the magical things that happen in our story. Loving, kind, bubbly, and comforting.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 45
Fairies
Rosa, Viola, Arancia and Sue. Four sweet and kind Fairies in training.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 45
Geppetto
The hard-working toy maker who wishes to have happiness in his life. He dreams of a perfect son in his life and is kind, caring, and good with children.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Pinocchio
Our story’s main character and Geppetto’s puppet with the spirit of a little boy. He is eager, wide-eyed, and adventurous.
Gender: Male
Age: 9 to 12
Stromboli
A large, vibrant, boisterous, money-loving marionette maker and variety act leader. Rude, crass, manipulative, and has a dark side.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Buonragazzo
A brilliant Professor and inventor who creates made-to-order children.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 55
Bernardo Maria, The Ringleader
The host of Stromboli’s show. He puts on a cheery front but is an evil and sinister man.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Ensemble
Children; Parents; Automatons; Marionettes; Delinquents; Animals; Roustabouts
“My Son Pinocchio” will be presented Friday, Saturday and Sundays from May 12 to May 28. Friday and Saturdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 2:30pm at Theatre 29. Tickets are $15.00 for Regular Admission, $12.50 for Seniors and Military, and $10.00 for Children under 12 or students with ID. (There is a service charge) Tickets are available at Theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.For more information on the show or auditions, call Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
