The True Adventures of Pinocchio

A troupe of actors, escaping through the mountains from a civil war are caught in a violent winter storm and seek shelter in an abandoned puppet theatre. The eccentric old puppeteer who lives in the theatre gives the acting troupe refuge overnight. During the night, while the adults are asleep, he tells the two restless children the story of Pinocchio. When one of the children asks: “Is it a true story?” the old man replies: “It’s more than true, it’s real. I mean, when I tell it—it happens.” Thus begins the well-known tale of the wooden boy who must learn some hard lessons before he can become real.

Translated and adapted from Italian by Louis Lippa. Based on the story by Carlo Collodi.
Directed by Deanne (Deedee) Farinha Eldridge and Beth Sheridan

Performing June 7-16, 2024

  • Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm
  • Sundays at 4pm

Doors open 30 minutes to curtain

VENUE

EPIC Bible College and Graduate School
4330 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841

TICKETS

  • $12 (in advance only) – under 12 years old
  • $16 (in advance only) – Seniors (60+), Students (12 to 18 or w/ID), SARTA, Military (w/ID)
  • $20 (in advance only) – General Admission
  • $22 (at the door) – All Tickets
  • Student Rush Tickets are available! Call (916) 207-4420 for questions and info!

PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH. THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS

PRESS

Review from Broadway World Sacramento!

Fox40 Interview!

CAST

In alphabetical order

  • Tiffany Capello as Anna, Onlooker, Ragwoman, Woman by the Sea, and Tuna
  • Jackie Cheng as Mario, Fox, and Policeman – June 7 – 9
  • Chad Eldridge as Mario, Fox, and Policeman – June 13 – 16
  • Jay Collins-Patrick as Gepetto and Sr. Fire Eater
  • Ronnie Duska Fowler as Tessa and Cat
  • Makhala Hollis as Julietta, Onlooker, Rabbit 2, and Schoolmate 1
  • Ben Kynaston as Paolo, Lampwick, Onlooker 1, Guard 2, Man by the Sea, and Parrot
  • Sadie Odell as Blue Fairy, Cricket, and Hatchling
  • Molly Reed as Elena
  • Catherine Sapata as Nina, Onlooker 2, Guard 1, Rabbit 1, Schoolmate 2, and Snail
  • Shirley Sayers as Amanda, Onlooker, Waitress, and Fisherman
  • Allana Villanueva as Silvia
  • Autumn Villanueva as Pinocchio

CREW

    • Produced by Deanne Farinha Eldridge
    • Directed by Deanne Farinha Eldridge and Beth Sheridan
    • Stage Managed by Brevon McArn
    • Costumes by Tana Aivaz Colburn
    • Lighting, Tech, and Set Lead by Tom Colburn

Reviews

It was amazing! I’m so glad we came. So much talent.

~Jill G.

Great actors. We enjoy all your performances.

~Sargis Y.

The small intimate venue brings you right into the play. We enjoyed the experience very much.

~Nola G.