Jack Bradford, Director
The Journey of Pinocchio and Geppetto is one of transformation and hope. The main characters are flawed but genuine and have a deep desire for belonging and fulfilment. This gives the audience a formula for pathos and comedy in an eternally universal story that only Disney could produce.
Where Disney mainly follows Pinocchio’s journey, The Stephen Schwarz written Musical ”My Son Pinocchio” jointly follows Geppetto and Pinocchio’s story. The great Disney songs include “When you Wish Upon a Star” and ”I Got No Strings. ” Schwartz adds many
new songs with modern theatrical style and wit.”
Brisbane Junior Theatre is producing Pinocchio as its 62nd show in 16 years and is proud to have a talented cast and crew to make the magic happen. I would like to thank the entire cast and all their parents for being a part of this production. I am also grateful for our team of designers and operators including costume mistress Geena Luckin. I also would like to thank Neil and Stephen Moodie for their great tech work. I also want to thank the set crew including Carrie Ackhurst and Brian Clark. Thanks also to Debbie Bradford and Jake Bradford for their musical direction and David Canharn and Antonia Garcia for their work on the choreography. The hair and make up of Bridget lngle is also much appreciated.
These shows would not happen except for the help of these great artists and supporters of BJT. I would like to invite you now to enjoy and relive the story of Pinocchio!
Synopsis
My Son Pinocchio” by Stephen Schwartz & David Stern is the story also known as (Geppetto’s Musical Tale). The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney’s My Son Pinocchio. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics When You Wish Upon a Star and I’ve Got No Strings. Join the Blue Fairy,
Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the “perfect child.” This family-friendly musical is appropriate for all audiences and is a magical mix of heartwarming fairytale and action-packed adventure.
Audiences will love following Pinocchio’s journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real, live boy and will be charmed by Geppetto’s transformation from demanding creator to a real, live boy.
Pinocchio must prove himself brave, truthful and unselfish, but what about the toymaker? Raising a perfect child might not be as easy as it looks. The Blue Fairy and her Fairies in Training lead Geppetto on a hilarious journey through this fractured fairytale in order to discover what it means to be “A real father.”
Cast List
PIZZA |
PASTA |
|
|---|---|---|
| PINOCCHIO | Ethan Beer | Dominic Ambrose |
| GEPPETTO | Jacob Bradford | Thomas Hardie |
| ROSA | Jada Parsons | Niamh Cadoo-Dagley |
| VIOLA | Freya Allen | Jess Alback |
| ARANCIA | Olivia Hutchins | Cara Slim |
| SUE | Danielle Remulta | Laura Shaw |
| THE BLUE FAIRY | Caitlin Weal | Micheal Hornery |
| STROMBOLI | Jose de Andrade | Jose de Andrade |
| MARIONETTES | Tyler Mackay, Damon Poletto | Tyler Mackay, Damon Poletto |
| MARIONETTES | Damon Poletto | Damon Poletto |
TOWN CHILDREN |
||
| DANTE | Eulla Cadoo-Dagley | Eulla Cadoo-Dagley |
| AGATA | Lucy Stone | Lucy Stone |
| FIORELLO | Rohin Hornery | Rohin Hornery |
| FRANCESCA | Siena Hardie | Siena Hardie |
| ADRIANA | Mya Remulta | Mya Remulta |
| LUIGI | Alastair McDonald | Alastair McDonald |
| GINA | Kate Gresham | Kate Gresham |
| LIA | Mattea Remulta | Mattea Remulta |
| RICO | Mac Gynther | Mac Gynther |
| CHILD 1 | Damon Poletto | Damon Poletto |
| CHILD 2 | Jessica Davies | Jessica Davies |
| CHILD 3 | Sienna Smith | Sienna Smith |
| CHILD 4 | Leah Gresham | Leah Gresham |
| RINGLEADER | Patrick McGrory | Patrick McGrory |
ROUSTABOUTS |
||
| BOY 1 | Tyler Mackay | Tyler Mackay |
| BOY 2 | Damon Poletto | Damon Poletto |
| BOY 3 | Jackson Hughesman | Jackson Hughesman |
| BOY 4 | Aaron Aanat | Aaron Aanat |
TOWN MOTHERS & FATHERS |
||
| SIGNORI LISI | Jessica Stringer | Jessica Stringer |
| MANCINI | Mia Ambrosi | Mia Ambrosi |
| SOMELLA | Erin Johnson | Erin Johnson |
| CONTRASTANA/ROSATI | Teresa Stringer | Teresa Stringer |
| FUSITO/PROTO | Thomas Hardie | Jacob Bradford |
| ALCAMO | Dominic Mitchell | Dominic Mitchell |
| MARINO | Jesse Bradford | Jesse Bradford |
| TOWN MOTHER | Tess Fowler | Tess Fowler |
| TOWN MOTHER | Angelica Who | Angelica Who |
| TEACHER SIGNORA GIOVANNI | Jessica Stringer | Jessica Stringer |
CHILDREN OF IDYLLIA |
||
| AMELIA | Jessica Stone | Jessica Stone |
| SALVATORE | Mattea Remulta | Mattea Remulta |
| CARLA | Kate Gresham | Kate Gresham |
| LUCIA | Bella Lucht | Bella Lucht |
| GIUSEPPE | Siena Hardie | Siena Hardie |
| TALIA (perfect child) | Mya Remulta | Mya Remulta |
| Spencer Mitchell | Spencer Mitchell | |
| Jessica Davies | Jessica Davies | |
| Alastair McDonald | Alastair McDonald | |
| Sienna Smith | Sienna Smith | |
| Leah Gresham | Leah Gresham | |
| BERNARDO | Dominic Mitchell | Dominic Mitchell |
| MARIA | Jess Stringer | Jess Stringer |
| PROFESSERE BUONRAGAZZA | Jesse Bradford | Jesse Bradford |
| JUNIOR | Patrick McGrory | Patrick McGrory |
| PIG | Laura Shaw | Danielle Remulta |
| FOX | Mattea Remulta | Mattea Remulta |
| HORSE | Teresa Stringer | Teresa Stringer |
| FOX MOTHER | Micheal Hornery | Caitlin Weal |
DELINQUENTS |
||
| MALVOLIO | Jessica Stone | Jessica Stone |
| BRUTTO | Damon Poletto | Damon Poletto |
| SPORCO | Jackson Hughesman | Jackson Hughesman |
| Delinquent Children | Siena Hardie | Siena Hardie |
| Delinquent Children | Tyler Mackay | Tyler Mackay |
| Delinquent Children | Mya Remulta | Mya Remulta |
| Delinquent Children | Mac Gynther | Mac Gynther |
| Delinquent Children | Aaron Aanat | Aaron Aanat |
| Delinquent Children | Eulla Cadoo-Dagley | Eulla Cadoo-Dagley |
| Delinquent Children | Spencer Mitchell | Spencer Mitchell |
| Marionette Dancers | Jada Parson | Jada Parson |
| Marionette Dancers | Damon Poletto | Damon Poletto |
| Marionette Dancers | Kate Gresham | Kate Gresham |
| Marionette Dancers | Tyler Mackay | Tyler Mackay |
Production Team
Role |
Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jack Bradford |
| Music Director | Jacob Bradford, Debbie Bradford |
| Production Manager | Debbie Bradford |
| Production Assistant | Bronwyn Akhurst |
| Choreographer | David Canham |
| Choreographer’s Assistant | Antonia Garcia |
| Makeup | Bridget Ingle |
| Costumes | Geena Luckin, Michelle Hornery |
| Props | Carrie Akhurst |
| Props Assistants | Twyla Akhurst, Max Hobday |
| Publicist | Kirstin Cadoo-Dagley |
| Set Assistant | Brian Clark |
| Sound | Neil Moodie |
| Lighting Design | Stephen Moodie / Jack Bradford |
| Lighting Operator | Joshua Lucht |
| Spotlight | Twyla Akhurst |
| Overhead | Maddi Coleman |
| Music Operator | Jack Bradford |
| Canteen | Sandie Mitchell |
| Box Office | Debbie Bradford, Sandie Mitchell |
| DVD Production | Mike Cankam |
| Artist | Josh Miller |
| Program Design | Trina Power |