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The Commedia Pinocchio

By Lane Riosley


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CAST:  3M, 2F
SET:  Bare stage
TIME:  About 50 minutes
Script:
$7.50 each (Click for more items) Director’s book:  $20.00 each


ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance

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The Pinocchio story told here by Columbine, Arlequin, Punchin, Rosetta, and Pantalone follows the events of the original Collodi tale, which is more worldly than later adaptations.  With the unique spirit and fun of commedia dell’arte, Pinocchio springs to life from a block of wood and gets swallowed by a great fish; a beautiful prop that Pantalone frets will get dirty.

Commedia dell’arte, Italian for “comedy of the professional artists,” was a popular form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 15th century and continued in its appeal for centuries.  At that time, all performances were unscripted and held outdoors, with only simple props and no scenery.  The influence of commedia dell’arte is evident in much of our contemporary comedy, most notably in the great commedia artists of the 20th century, the Marx Brothers.

When presented today, the commedia players — such as Arlequin, Punchin, Rosetta, Pantalone and Columbine — are portrayed as poor travelers who have made all their props from objects they’ve found.  Their costumes, with the commedia diamond pattern always evident, are partly hand-made and partly inherited from wealthier people who either tired of that fashion or thought better of it.  The various talents of the actors’ acrobatics, dance, music, quick wit and insight into human nature, all make the plays as entertaining and relevant today as they were to the people of Renaissance Europe, when commedia dell’arte was at its height of popularity.

Pioneer Drama Service is proud to carry 11 commedia dell’arte adaptations by the renowned, award-winning children’s playwright, Lane Riosley.  Each bursts with physical humor and witty banter that breathe new life and energy into the classic fairy tales.  Everything needed for these productions — costumes, props and special effects — fits into a single wagon or chest on wheels, making these shows perfect for touring or professional productions.


Additional products available:
Director’s book:  $20.00 each

The Commedia Pinocchio

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YORK UNIVERSITY
YORK, NE
SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND REC
SIOUX FALLS, SD
H D STAFFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL
LANGLEY, BC  CANADA
SEEK HOMESCHOOL
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
MURRAY, KY
MAPLES REPERTORY THEATRE
MACON, MO
MERCER UNIVERSITY
MACON, GA
TAKE THE STAGE CENTER FOR PA
DALLAS, PA
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Other products you might be interested in:

From the Page to the Stage
This easy-to-use resource provides teachers with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
The Physical Comedy Handbook
This is a one-of-a-kind resource for students, actors, teachers and directors interested in physical comedy — from slapstick pratfalls to the theatre of the absurd.
 
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To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make for your production.  As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member.  Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space.  Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.

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  • All material prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
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