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MAKING CONNECTIONS TO LEARNING STANDARDS

The New Victory Theater is New York City’s first full-time performing arts theater for kids, their families and classmates. Since it opened in 1995, The New Victory has quickly become an integral part of the cultural landscape in New York City, presenting a full season of adventurous multidisciplinary works from around the globe and close to home. The New Vic seeks out sophisticated, thought-provoking, professional productions that are as artistically rich as they are entertaining.

The international productions on NEW VICTORY stages inform and inspire the work of the award-winning NEW VICTORY Education Program through a dynamic combination of school and public programs. Our school programs serve over 35,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students and teachers each season at almost no cost to the kids or their schools. Many of our partners are NYC-area Title I schools, with a high percentage of students who would be unable to experience live theater if it weren’t for The New Victory. The enthusiastic young people who greet you on your way into the theater are part of the New Vic Usher Corps, a 3-year program that provides 27,000 hours of paid employment for 75-80 high school and college-age youth each season. Families who attend the New Vic together combine their theater-going with NEW VICTORY Family Workshops, as well as free in-theater engagement activities. Together, these nationally-recognized programs exemplify the organization’s long-standing commitment to the intrinsic value of cultural participation in the lives of young people and families.

Available to Education Partners for every show in our season, NEW VICTORY SCHOOL TOOL Resource Guides provide educators with comprehensive materials that explore the artistry and key themes of each production. Filled with practical, ready-to-implement activities that allow any teacher to incorporate The New Victory into their classroom, the NEW VICTORY SCHOOL TOOL Resource Guides are designed to enrich the performance experience before, during and after the students’ trip to the theater.

NEW VICTORY SCHOOL TOOL Resource Guides align with the Common Core State Standards, New York State Learning Standards and New York City Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts. We believe that these standards support both the high quality instruction and deep engagement that The New Victory Theater strives to achieve in its arts education practice.

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INSIDE A behind-the-curtain look at the artists, the company and the art form of this production.

INSIDE THE SHOW/COMPANY • CLOSER LOOK • WHERE IN THE WORLD

INSIDE THE ART FORM

A WINDING SYNOPSIS

BEFORE Ready-to-implement classroom activities that explore the themes and artistry of the show.

ACTIVITY 1: A NOSE THAT GROWS!· ACTIVITY 2: TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE · CREATIVITY PAGE: ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO BECOME REAL?

EN ROUTE Trip logistics and a brief student activity to be completed shortly before seeing the show (either in class or on the way to 42nd Street).

INFO TO GO • GET THE WHEELS TURNING • HEADS UP! RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES

TRIP GUIDE

CREATIVITY PAGE: WHAT’S YOUR PLAYLAND?

AFTER Ready-to-implement classroom activities that offer the opportunity to reflect on and extend the experience of attending the performance.

PERFORMANCE REFLECTION

IN-CLASSROOM WORKSHOP EXTENSION: BUT THENI MET STROMBOLI AND EVERYTHING CHANGED!· CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS: COME TO THE DARK SIDE· CREATIVITY PAGE: QUOTE INSPIRATION

BEYOND Innovative ideas on ways to amplify the impact of the performance experience outside of the classroom.

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This section is part of a full NEW VICTORY® SCHOOL TOOLTM Resource Guide. For the complete guide, including information about the NEW VICTORY Education

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COMMON CORE STANDARDS

Speaking and Listening: 1; 2; 6Language: 1; 3; 4; 6

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BLUEPRINT FOR THE ARTS

Theater: Developing Theater Literacy; Making ConnectionsMusic: Developing Music Literacy; Making Connections


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CLOSER LOOK AT PINOCCHIO

• Windmill Theatre creates dynamic, sophisticated performances for children, young people and families. The company was founded in 2002 with the purpose of creating inventive, adventurous shows to tour across Australia and internationally. Windmill recently performed at The New Victory Theater with the shows Grug (2013) and Plop (2012).

• Windmill Theatre and State Theatre Company of South Australia's production of PINOCCHIO is an adaptation of Carlo Collodi's dark and episodic tale, The Adventures of Pinocchio, written in 1883. It is now the most widely read Italian book of all time. It has been translated into more than 400 languages and has inspired hundreds of adaptations.

• Windmill Theatre found inspiration for their production in the work of Bruno Bettelheim, a psychologist who wrote about how dark themes in fairy tales allow children to confront real fears in symbolic ways. In PINOCCHIO, the live rock music that accompanies the show draws upon the story’s dark nature, while vibrant, moving video projections allow the story to transition in an episodic way. This particular production emphasizes the title character’s need for the spotlight, no matter the cost.

• DID YOU KNOW the original tale of PINOCCHIO takes place in Tuscany, Italy, and was loosely based on the parable, "The Prodigal Son" from the Bible?

"My father made me out of love and a log. He worked all night and when he was finished, he said I was the sweetest thing he'd ever seen," says Pinocchio.

"No, no, no," sneers the sinister Stromboli, "that's not your story. You're an orphan. Nobody wanted you, but you rose above it all to become a big star and the world loves you! Got it?"

With bold ballads, angsty anthems and a plot knotted with tabloid twists, Carlo Collodi's classic tale about a wooden boy with a nose for trouble gets remastered in this psychedelic rock musical. Tenderly tooled by the lonely Geppetto, Pinocchio takes a walk on the wild side when the need to belong gives way to temptations of fun, fame and the dream of becoming a real boy. Last seen at the Sydney Opera House, this "really brilliant musical for kids" (Time Out Sydney) is a visually stunning, must-see production.

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS PINOCCHIO FROM?

• Located in South Australia, Adelaide and its neighbors are fast becoming known as “The Friendliest State.” Knowing the good people at Windmill Theatre/State Theatre Company of South Australia, we couldn’t agree more!

• The Kaurna Aboriginal people settled the Adelaide Plains more than 40,000 years ago, naming it Tandanya, meaning “place of the red kangaroo.” In 1836, England renamed it Adelaide in honor of King William's celebrated wife.

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Prior to exploring PINOCCHIO with your students, find out how much they already know about theatrical adaptation and rock musicals. In addition, allow them to explore the theme of what makes someone real.

Have you ever seen a fairy tale told on stage before? What is the difference between reading the story as a book and seeing it on stage?

What do you think a rock musical is? What instruments do you think you will hear during the show?

What do you know about the story of Pinocchio?

The character Pinocchio is known for telling lies. Why do people tell lies?

What makes someone do good things? What makes someone do bad things?

Pinocchio wants to be a real boy. How do you know that you’re real? What does it feel like to be real?

Do you want to be famous? Why? What do you think are the positive aspects of being famous? What are the negative aspects?

WHAT DO YOUR STUDENTS KNOW NOW?

THEATRICAL ADAPTATIONPlays you see on stage are often adapted from books, movies and stories and are retold by a playwright in a new, unique way. Windmill Theatre’s production of PINOCCHIO is a loose adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s original story. The script, adapted by co-writers Rosemary Myers and Julianne O’Brien incorporates contemporary cultural references to make it accessible and interesting to a new generation. While your students watch this play, ask them to notice which parts of the story they are familiar with and which parts of the story are new to them.

ROCK MUSICALSIn the wake of the “Golden Age of Musicals” (1940 - 1960) a new genre of musical theater was born. Beginning with Hair in 1967, the second half of the 20th century gave birth to rock musicals which have become some of the biggest hits on Broadway. Notable examples include: The Who’s Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent and Rock of Ages! Rock musicals are said to have an authentic voice of the time and energize the audience like a concert would, with toe-tapping hits that sometimes make their way to top 20 billboards!

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A blue fairy gets into anaccident and crashesinto a tree.

Shortly after running away,Pinocchio meets Fox and Cat andjoins them for a trip to Playland, a place filled with endless junk food

and amusement rides.The trio soon discover that

Playland is actually a trap createdby Stromboli to capture Pinocchio,

but they manage to escape.

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Geppetto tries to teach Pinocchioabout kindness and hard work,

but Pinocchio runs away from homein defiance. Geppetto sets out to sea

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Hoping to find his father,Pinocchio also heads out to sea

where he meets Blue Girl,who gives him encouragement.

Pinocchio recalls Geppetto's loveand manages to escape for a second time.

Will Geppetto and Pinocchio reunite?

Soon after his return to shore,Pinocchio is pursued by the

relentless Stromboli, who temptsthe puppet with promises of fame.

Years later, a lonely toymaker

named Geppetto cuts down

this enchanted tree and uses

the wood to create a puppet.

When the puppet comes to life,

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and cares for him like a son.

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and more materialistic.

Stromboli, a greedy businessman who ownsmost of the town, becomes keen on buyingthe "boy" from Geppetto. Geppettorefuses lavish offers, but Stromboli

does not give up.

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ACTIVITY 1: A NOSE THAT GROWS!

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See what your students remember about the story of Pinocchio and then help them make a nose that grows!

Materials: “A Winding Synopsis” Summary (INSIDE section, page 7)CardstockScissorsTapeDrinking Straws

1. Ask your students if they know the story of Pinocchio. Where did they first hear or see the story?

2. See how much of the Pinocchio story they can recall. Confirm what they can remember and then present them with the “Winding Synopsis” of PINOCCHIO (from the INSIDE section). Are there any aspects of Windmill Theatre / State Theatre Company of South Australia’s retelling of this classic story different than they remember?

3. Next, ask them to recall the character of Pinocchio. What are his defining characteristics? Remind your students that Pinocchio is a little boy carved from wood who wants to become real. He struggles with doing the right thing and being kind to others, which keeps him from being a real boy. And, most notably, when Pinocchio lies, his nose grows!

4. Ask your students the questions:“Why do people tell lies? Is there a time in your life that you told a lie? Why did you do it?”

5. Guide your students in making their own nose that grows by following these easy steps!

a. Cut two strips of cardstock, each about 2” wideb. Attach the pieces to one another using tapec. Twist the long strip so that it becomes a coned. Attach a straw to the end of the nose (so that they can control it)e. Allow kids to play with their noses!

6. Use the nose in Activity 2 of this section for “Two Truths And A Lie.”

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ACTIVITY 2: TWO TRUTHS AND A LIEUse the Pinocchio noses from Activity 1 to play two truths and a lie!

Materials (optional): Pinocchio noses

1. Tell your students that each one of them will participate in a game called Two Truths And A Lie. To play the game, each student will stand up and introduce him or herself, stating two facts that are true about themselves and one “fact” that is a lie. The lie should not be obvious! The goal is to make it challenging for others to guess which one is the lie.

2. Review with your students some strategies they might use to conceal their lie.

3. Give your students approximately 3 - 5 minutes to come up with their “two truths and a lie.”

4. Divide your students into two teams. Explain that one student from each team will stand up and say their “two truths and a lie.” You then repeat the students’ statements and the other team will guess which is the lie. Students will vote on which statement they believe to be the lie by "growing" their noses. Majority opinion rules! If the majority of the opposing team guesses correctly, they get a point!

5. Play until all students have had a turn to introduce themselves, then tally the points to find the winner!

REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat were the most successful strategies people used totell a lie?Why do people tell lies? Are there such things as harmless lies, good lies or bad lies?Why is it important to be honest? Why do you think it’s important for Pinocchio to learn to be honest before he can become a real boy?

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All Pinocchio wants is to become “real.” What makes you real? Inside the outline, fill in all the things that make you real. On the outside of the outline, write how people see you. Use the prompts as your guide.

All Pinocchio wants is to become “real.” All Pinocchio wants is to become “real.” What makes you real? Inside the outline, fill in all the things that make you real. On the outside of the outline, write how people see you. Use the prompts as your guide.

What makes you unique?

What feelingsmake you real?

What makesyou real?

What do you think Pinocchio needs to do or feel in order to become real? What is the most important part about being human?

How do people see you?

How do people around you know you’re real?


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With bold ballads, angsty anthems and a plot knotted with tabloid twists, Carlo Collodi’s classic tale about a wooden boy with a nose for trouble gets remastered in this psychedelic rock musical.

Provide these resources to all teachers and chaperones attending the show.

• Windmill Theatre and State Theatre Company of South Australia’s production of PINOCCHIO is an adaptation of Carlo Collodi's dark and episodic tale, The Adventures of Pinocchio, written in 1883. It is now the most widely read Italian book of all time, having been translated into more than 400 languages, and has inspired hundreds of adaptations.

• In PINOCCHIO, the live rock music that accompanies the show draws upon the story’s dark nature, while vibrant, moving video projections allow the story to transition in an episodic way. This particular production emphasizes the title character’s need for the spotlight, no matter the cost. “For love. For fame. For power!”

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HEADS UP! This particular adaptation of PINOCCHIO plays on the story’s dark side. It is possible that some of your students might be mesmerized and scared by the design elements of the production and the rock music. Feel free to check in with your students as needed. Remember there is an intermission during this show.

What do you think a rock musical is? What instruments do you think you will hear during the show?

What do you know about the story of Pinocchio?

Pinocchio wants to be a real boy. How do you know that you’re real? What does it feel like to be real?

Do you want to be famous? Why? What do you think are the positive aspects of being famous? What are the negative aspects?

GET THE WHEELS TURNING QUESTIONS TO ASK STUDENTS ON THE WAY TO THE THEATER

FAMILY ACTIVITYDistribute the following page in this section to your students’ families with the field trip permission slips! This page contains information and pre and post-show activities that will enable families to further enrich their kid’s New Vic experience.

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PINOCCHIOat The New Victory Theater on 42nd Street.

The New Victory Theater is dedicated to bringing extraordinary performing artists from around the globe to kids and families in New York City.

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Enhance your kid’s experience of going to the theater: EXPLORE

Explore the show and the theater together. Watch the video trailer and learn more about the artists who created PINOCCHIO at www.NewVictory.org.

Ask your kid before the show: • How do you think this version of PINOCCHIO will be different from other

versions of the story you’ve read, heard or seen before? • What are you most excited about for your trip to 42nd Street?

PLAY

Play together using the Family Activity created for the show. You can find it at NewVictory.org/FamilyActivities

ASK

Ask your kid about the trip to The New Victory Theater:• What was your favorite part of seeing PINOCCHIO?• Which song did you like the most?• How was PINOCCHIO different from other musicals you’ve seen?

VISITThe New Vic is New York City’s only performing arts theater exclusively devoted to kids, their families and classmates—bringing exhilarating stories, innovative art forms and unparalleled performers from around the world to our historic stage in Times Square. For a full list of shows in the New Vic’s 2014-15 season, visit NewVictory.org.

With bold ballads, angsty anthems and a plot knotted with tabloid twists,Carlo Collodi’s classic tale about a wooden boy with a nose for trouble

gets remastered in this psychedelic rock musical.

TRIP GUIDEProvide this resource to the School Trip Leader and all

teachers/chaperones attending the performance.

TRIP GUIDE

BEFORE YOU LEAVE SCHOOLWe advise you to LEAVE ALL BAGS AND LUNCHES at school, if possible. If not, bags will be collected by NEW VICTORY staff and stored during the performance.

Plan to arrive at the NEW VICTORY® venue at least 30 - 45 minutes before curtain time. The building opens one hour prior to curtain (i.e. 10:00am for an 11:00am performance). If you realize that your group is running late, please contact the theater DIRECTLY at 646.223.3020. If you will be arriving by bus, please ensure that your driver drops your group off on the north side of 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.

ARRIVAL• When you reach 42nd Street, a member of the New Victory Front of House staff wearing a green vest will check in

with the school trip leader.• If you arrive by bus, they will direct your bus to a location on the street where it is safest to unload the students.

• It is important to wait until our staff checks in the School Trip Leader and Bus Driver, before unloading the students.

• They will record the bus number and give the School Trip Leader and the bus correlating tags.• Please remember to exchange cell numbers between the School Trip Leader and the Bus Driver. • The Front of House staff will give a time for the bus to return to pick up your school group.

THE QUESTION OF LUNCHNEW VICTORY venues are not equipped to host lunch/snacks. In the early autumn and spring months, nearby Bryant Park (42nd Street at 6th Avenue) offers a pleasant place for lunching, and there are also public restroom facilities.

SEATINGIn order to make your experience at the theater as efficient and safe as possible, you will not be issued tickets. Your group will be assigned seats in advance by the Education Department. Your seating assignment will not be available prior to the performance. If you have any questions, please contact the Education Department at: [email protected].

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair seating must be requested in advance, at the time of the ticket request, and is subject to availability. Assisted listening devices are available for patrons who have hearing impairments.

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TRIP GUIDEProvide this resource to the School Trip Leader and all teachers/chaperones attending the performance. If you are traveling by bus, please also share this important

information with the bus driver.

DIRECTIONSThe New Victory Theater is located at 209 West 42nd Street. The Duke on 42nd Street and the NEW 42ND STREET® Studios are both at 229 West 42nd Street.

BY SCHOOL BUSIt is safest to drop off and pick up your school group on the north side of the street in front of the venue. Turn onto 42nd Street from 7th Avenue so students can unload in front of the theater space.

DURING THE SHOW42nd Street is extremely congested and has a high volume of traffic. According to the New York City Department of Transportation, vehicles are not allowed to sit idle or park on the street without special permission. Once your bus is empty, it is important that the bus driver find parking at a nearby location. Below is a list of possible places to park.

If a driver chooses to park on 42nd Street, they do so at their own risk of being ticketed by the police. The New Victory Theater is not responsible for bus drivers who receive parking tickets.

POSSIBLE PARKING LOCATIONS8th Avenue (both sides) between 38th and 39th Streets 11th Avenue (both sides) between 39th and 40th Streets

PICK UPTaking Midtown traffic into consideration, bus drivers should leave their waiting location approximately 10 minutes prior to the return time given by the Front of House staff. Front of House staff will also help find a spot on 42nd Street to safely load your student group after the show has ended.

BY MTA, SUBWAY OR BUS1/2/3, N/R/Q/7Exit the station at 42nd Street/7th Avenue. When you come out of the turnstile, take the stairs to your right. All NEW VICTORY venues are directly to the west of the subway station.

A/C/E to Port AuthorityExit at 42nd Street/8th Avenue. Walk to 42nd Street, turn east, and continue walking until you arrive at NEW VICTORY venues. B/D/F/M Exit at 42nd Street/6th Avenue. Walk west on 42nd Street until you come to 7th Avenue. The venues are on the north side of the street at 7th Avenue, next to the subway station.

The M10, M16, M27, M42, M104 buses all stop within one block of the venues.

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West 44th Street (north side) between 10th and 12th Avenues West 45th Street (south side) between 11th and 12th avenues

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In the show, Pinocchio runs away to Playland with his friends. In the original story, Playland is described as a land where there are “no schools, no teachers, no books!...Days are spent in play and enjoyment from

morn' till night. At night one goes to bed, and next morning, the good times begin all over again.”

What does YOUR Playland look like? Design it below!


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Following your trip to the New Victory, you may find that your students want to discuss the performance and their own opinions. Reflecting on the show and voicing an aesthetic response is an important part of the theater-going experience. Allowing your students the opportunity to articulate their thoughts and hear the ideas of their classmates will increase the impact of the theater experience.

Here are some questions that might help you lead a post-show reflection with your class:

1. What do you think happens next in the story of Pinocchio? What happens to Stromboli?

2. Do you think Pinocchio will be happier now that he’s real?

3. What makes someone evil?

4. What makes someone brave?

5. How can you tell the difference between right and wrong?

6. Why do we get embarrassed by our parents or elders?

7. What would you give up for fame?

PERFORMANCE REFLECTIONTEACHER TIP Engaging in dialogue, asking questions and recalling observations are skills that we believe should be fostered and encouraged. When leading a performance reflection discussion,try the following model of critical response: Describe (I saw…) Analyze (I wonder…) Interpret (I think/feel…) Evaluate (I believe…)

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Be a theater critic and write your own review of PINOCCHIO.Your review should include the following elements: An eye-catching headline, an opening that clearly states your opinion of the production and how you came to have that opinion, a brief summary of what you saw, and what made this production unique. Don’t forget to think about the set, costumes, lighting, music, character and performing choices.

HEADLINE:

WHAT I SAW:

HOW THE SHOW MADE ME FEEL (What mood were you in after the show? What about the show made you feel that way?):

MY OPINION (consider the music, set, costumes and lighting):

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Pinocchio goes from being an ordinary wooden boy to a famous rockstar known around the world! Using the song writing skills your students learned in the post-show workshop, have them write a song about THEIR transformation from regular kid to rockstar!

1. First, have your students write down their answers to the following prompts about their daily life:

a. How do you spend a normal day?b. Where do you live?c. What is your favorite thing to do?d. What do you dream of doing?

2. Next, have your students write down their answer to the same prompts, but this time have them imagine what their answers would be if they were rockstars!

3. Now, it’s time to turn their answers into a song! Tell students that their song will take the following structure:

a. The verse will be four lines long and about who they are as a regular kid.b. The chorus will also be four lines long and about who they are as a rockstar.c. The verse and the chorus will be connected by the following line: “But

then I met Stromboli and everything changed.”d. Try to make your song rhyme (for example: make lines 1 and 3 rhyme

and lines 2 and 4 rhyme in an ABAB rhyme scheme, i.e. the last word rhyming at the end of every other line in the song).

4. Once students have had a chance to write their song lyrics, challenge them to think of a melody to go along with their lyrics. Encourage them to speak their lyrics out loud a few times to help them get started.

5. Have students share their songs! This could be in front of the whole class or with a partner, or have them record the song to share with you.

REFLECTION QUESTIONSHow is the real you similar or different from the rockstar you?What did you like about your classmates’ songs? Did anything surprise you?How did your lyrics help inspire the melody you chose for your song?

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EXAMPLE OF A SONG: Brush my teeth, go to school

Pack my bag and say goodbyeFeeling normal and keeping cool

Day by day, I get by

But then I met Stromboliand everything changed

Awesome parties, stylin’ friends

Let me show you my new, free swagNever want this all to end

I got this rock show in the bag!


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Windmill Theatre / State Theatre Company of South Australia's production of PINOCCHIO embraces the dark side of this well known story. The music, set, costumes, lighting and other elements all combine to enhance the grim and bizarre aspects of this story. Use this activity to encourage your students to embrace the dark side of their favorite fairy tales.

1. As a class, have a discussion about how this production of PINOCCHIO embraced the dark side of the story. Ask students: “Was this production scary or spooky? What about the production made it that way? What theatrical elements were used to enhance the dark aspects of the story?”

2. Break students into groups of 4 or 5 and ask them to choose a favorite fairy tale that they would like to explore.

3. Once each group has picked a fairy tale, tell students to research the origins of this tale to see if there are any alternate versions with dark or spooky elements that they don’t know about.

4. Tell students that they will be designing a concept for a musical production of this fairy tale. This production will be in the style of PINOCCHIO and will embrace and enhance the “dark side” of the story.

5. Students should think about the following things when developing their concept:a. What makes this story dark or spooky? How does this change your understanding of the story?b. What parts of the story should be enhanced or included for you to showcase the dark side of the story?c. What kind of music will be in your production? d. Who will be the main character (for example: maybe the villain becomes the main character or a character

who is normally not in the spotlight)e. What will the set, costumes and lighting look like?

6. Based on these questions, have each group come up with a “pitch” for their new production. Each pitch should explain the concept clearly and make a case for why this production should be created. Encourage students to include sketches of set, lighting, costumes, character ideas and samples of possible songs.

7. Have each group present their pitch to the class and convince their classmates to come to the dark side!

TIP: For younger students, pick a fairy tale that the whole class can explore and have each group come up with one element of the production.

REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhy do you think so many fairy tales have a dark or grim element?Which group’s production would you most like to see on stage? Why?What was it like to think about these fairy tales in a new way? Did it change your opinion or your understanding of fairy tales?

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PINOCCHIO is filled with meaningful and

challenging quotes. Choose a direct quote from

the play (listed to the right) or your own personal

favorite. Then, design a poster that you feel

represents the meaning of that quote. Your poster

can be one image, a collection of images, a collage

or designed text. Your choice!


PINOCCHIO is filled with meaningful and

challenging quotes. Choose a direct quote from "FOR LOVE. FOR POWER. FOR MONEY."

"EVERYONE HAS A BAD SIDE."

" A LIFE THAT IS ALL PLAY IS NOT REAL."

"WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO BE REAL?"

"UNBEARABLY GOOD AND A LITTLE BIT SAD."

"WHAT DO DREAMS LOOK LIKE ON STAGE?"


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The Arts: 1; 2; 4ELA: 1; 4


Theater: Theater Making; Developing Theater Literacy; Making Connections


Speaking and Listening: 1; 6Language: 1; 3

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EXTENDING THE EXPERIENCE: FOR LOVE. FOR FAME. FOR POWER!Have fun extending the show experience with your students with this PINOCCHIO-inspired talent show!

1. Tell your students that Stromboli has called and is accepting new talent for his worldwide tour!

2. Give your students time to think of what they might want to do for their audition for Strombolly-wood. Maybe they have a skill that they can do solo or perhaps there is something they want to perform in groups.

3. Suggest some possible acts that they might want to try such as:a. Stand-up comedy (like The Cricket at the beginning of Act 2)b. Performing part of a songc. Performing a short danced. Reading something they wrotee. Doing a quick trick solo or with friends (This could be an acrobatic trick, a magic trick or any other trick!)f. Sharing something that they designed (like their Playland from the EN ROUTE section!)

4. Have your students write down the top 3 things they would be interested in performing so that you are able to curate the talent show and make sure that everyone has a chance to shine.

5. Don’t forget to come up with something to perform yourself! Invite another teacher to join you. Your students will love it!

6. Rehearse and perform the auditions for Strombolly-wood! Invite another class to give your kids a supportive audience.

REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat is it like to perform in public?What is the most exciting part about performing? When were you most nervous to perform?Do you think any of our acts would make it into Strombolly-wood?


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New INSIDE BEFORE EN ROUTE AFTER BEYOND · 2019. 1. 31. · Windmill Theatre’s production of PINOCCHIO is a loose adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s original story. The script, adapted