NFLT presents Pinocchio

Nancy Hilder | Mar 31, 2016

The play, the play, the play! What is the play they are talking about? Well Pinocchio of course. This spring, North Frontenac Little Theatre is offering up a treasure of a classic adaptation of this tale with a modern-day twist.

The cast is choc full of wonderful talents, from newcomers to seasoned actors! Pinocchio himself is being played by the inimitable Mason Moore, who wowed us as the Monkey in Aladdin. Jonathan Wisteard is a fabulously evil Mastrioni and the Grandmothers are delightfully portrayed by Carol Moore and Pamela Giroux. Carol taught drama and stage in her career and now we get the pleasure of finally seeing her perform for real!! Pamela, on the other hand, has been on stage so often it is hard to recount how many wonderful performances she has given with NFLT. Her most recent parts have been in The Miracle Worker and Music Man.

We have a delightful pair of young women teaming up as The Fox and The Cat. They are none other than Sydney Drew and Jillian Hoffman. And so the list goes on; from the youngest to the eldest, all of the cast is working hard at practice.

The fine talents of Geoffrey Murray doing the costuming, Donna LaRoche the set and Jeff Siamon handling the lighting design will add to the drama and polish the look of the play so that you will be transported into the story from the start!

This play truly promises to be a treat. There will only be four performances so be sure to get your tickets early to avoid being disappointed. There will be a special family showing of the Sunday matinee where children 4 and under can be seated right up front on mats with their adults behind them on benches. It should make it more accessible and fun for the youngsters as they will be so close to the action on the stage.

The show opens Thursday April 21, at 7pm and runs until April 24 in the theatre at Granite Ridge Education Centre, on the 2nd floor. Friday and Saturday nights are also at 7pm, with the family matinee at 1pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students; and children 4 and under $8, and can be purchased at the Pharmacy, Dollar Store, Parham General Store and at the door if the show is not sold out.