Pinocchio   

February 5 – 21, 2016

Synopsis: The little puppet turned “real” boy with the long wooden nose is getting into mischief again.  This Production has been reimagined for the VYT stage and surprises await. Director of Education and Outreach, Israel Jiménez, will bring this celebrated production to come to life with 14 actors from around the Valley that range in age from 8 to 19. Pinocchio will be on stage at VYT February 5^th through February 21^st.

From the moment Gepetto creates him from a stick of wood, Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy.  But can the puppet with the long wooden nose prove that he’s learned to be brave and unselfish.  Presented through special arrangement w/ Plays for Young Audiences.

About VYT: Established in 1989, Valley Youth Theatre is a professional quality, 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential through meaningful engagement, education and excellence in the performing arts. Winner of nearly 100 National Youth Arts awards, voted “Best Star-Making Machine" and “Best Live Theater” on azcentral.com, heralded as “Best Place to Take a Bow” by Phoenix Magazine and rated one of the “Top Ten Places to Become a Future Star” by The Arizona Republic, VYT produces six main stage shows each season including two at the Herberger Theater Center.  For more information, visit VYT.com.