'Pinocchio' is perfect for young, young-at-heart

Corey Murray, Hillsdale Daily News
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Cast members of "Pinocchio" at The Sauk are pictured.
Cast members of "Pinocchio" at The Sauk are pictured.

JONESVILLE — The Sauk, Hillsdale County’s community theatre, will present a theatrical adaptation of “Pinocchio” this weekend and next that's perfect for the whole family.

“The play is a 40-minute adaptation of the story,” said Sauk Executive Director Trinity Bird. “It is the perfect play for the young and the young-at-heart. The play is great for those who love theatre and a perfect introduction for young people who may have never been” to a play.

In the classic tale, one lonely night the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish and brings his wooden puppet to life. So begins Pinocchio's journey … Pinocchio tangles with tricksters, Fox and Cat, and Lampwick and his no-good buddies in the Land of Toys. Will he ever prove that he is good enough to become a Real Boy?

The Sauk cast features Parke Falke as Pinocchio, Sadie Falke as Hickory Cricket, Jacob Gray as Lorenzo, Harper Sherman as Alberto, Elizabeth Sumnar as Macaroni and Annabelle Gray as Pepperoni. Mari Nuñez is director, and Sarah Gray is stage manager. Nuñez and Gray performed the same roles for the last year of Sauk summer family shows: “How to Eat Fried Worms” and “Stuart Little.” The production team also includes Ellie Gray and Lilly Macie (co-light design); Ron Boyle, Diane Langan and John Ciaravino (set building); Jeff Gray (set painting); Jason Macie (light crew); and Bird (sound board).

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Performances are at 10 a.m. June 30 and July 7; at 3 p.m. July 1, 2, 8  and 9; and at 7 p.m. July 1 and 8. All tickets are $6. Performances will be held at the Sauk Theatre, 240 E. Chicago St. in Jonesville. Tickets are available by calling 517-849-9100, visiting www.thesauk.org or at the door starting one hour prior to each performance.

This production is sponsored by Southern Michigan Bank & Trust. The 2023 season is sponsored by Joyous Journey Photography. The 2023 media sponsor is WCSR Radio Hillsdale and 99-5 The Dale. The Sauk is supported by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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