Geppetto

By Stephen F. Murray

Directed by Stephen F. Murray

Inspired by the classic story by Carlo Collodi, Geppetto is told from the point of view of the father. Geppetto starts as an angry drunk who creates a puppet to save him from his loneliness. Sadly, Pinocchio’s desire for independence leads him to run away leaving Geppetto alone once again. He then has a decision to make: to stay at home and continue in his dreary life or to take a risk and go after the puppet who may once again reject him. As both search the whole wide world for what defines them, their journeys ultimately lead them to the same place: each other. After the to emerge from the belly of the whale with their lives transformed, they can face their new adventures together. This telling combines the classic children’s tale combined with other familiar myths and fables (such as the biblical tales of the prodigal son and Jonah and the whale) mirrors the challenges we face every day as we strive to shake off our own woodenness and become more human.

This world premier will build on the work of the 2014 In the Works Residency through the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The laboratory helped Murray incorporate clowning, puppetry, music, and masks into the construction of this play for a magical evening of theater.

Produced by Broom Street Theater at Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison

Performances: April 28 - May 20, 2017

Performance Times:
Thursday, Fridays, and Saturday at 7:30pm.

Ticket Prices: $11 at bstonline.org

For more information please visit bstonline.org or stephenfmurray.zohosites.com/geppetto-2017.html

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

1/21/2017
1/22/2017

Please sign up for a 45 minute slot. You will be asked to work in groups.

Please come dressed to move. Be prepared to learn choreography, cold read, and play theater games.

Casting for:
1. Geppetto (M) a homeless drunk. late 30s or 40s
2. Pinocchio (M/F) the puppet come to life.
3. Morgan (F) a fairy.
4. Fox (M) a shyster.
5. Kat (F) his sinister friend.
6. Linus (M) a villain
7. 2-4 additional small roles

• Seeking a diverse cast.
• A background in clown, mime, masks, puppetry, movement, acrobatics, tumbling, stilt walking, musical instruments, and etc. are a plus but not required.

To schedule your audition, please contact Stephen Murray at stephenfmurray@gmail.com and be sure to include "Geppetto auditions" in the subject line.