JTF DETAILS
Each year we perform a 15 minute segment of a show at the festival for adjudication. This year's show will be "My Son Pinocchio, Jr". Everyone attending will be in the performance.
The auditions are to let us see your singing and acting abilities so that we can assign the parts. Lead character auditions such as the Blue Fairy, Geppetto& Pinocchio should sing a song
from the show as listed below. All others can sing any song of their choice.
The participation fee to attend the festival is $195 and is due at the parent meeting. A list of what is included in this fee can be found in the festival details PDF
at the bottom of this page.
SHOW SYNOPSIS -
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."
PRIMARY CHARACTERS -
Blue Fairy (Female age 13-18) The Blue Fairy is convinced of her own perfection and does not like having it called into question.
The performer should have good comedic instincts and a solid singing voice. This role does not require excessive dancing.
(required song "Just Because It's Magic")
Geppetto (Male age 13-18) Geppetto is a lonely toymaker who longs to be a father.
We are looking for a mature performer who feels comfortable playing a parent to Pinocchio and isn’t afraid of showing emotion.
We will cast a strong singer, as Geppetto has several solos.
Range: Bb3 - F5
(required song "Empty Heart")
Pinocchio (Male or Female age 10-16) Pinocchio is a wooden puppet who doesn’t know where he belongs. We are looking for a
performer who can handle the lively personality of a little boy while also capturing tender moments. Although Pinocchio is a boy, the role can be played by a boy or girl.
Pinocchio has a few solos, but a strong character actor can easily act through them.
Range: G3 - E5
(required song "I've Got No Strings")
Stromboli (Male age 13-18) Stromboli is a bumbling, loud, incompetent puppeteer who has at least a few screws loose.
We are casting a versatile performer who can create silly voices to take this character and his marionettes over-the-top. Stromboli’s songs are challenging.
(required song "Bravo Stromboli")
SECONDARY CHARACTERS -
Animals Animals (Pig, Foxes, Horse) serve as voices of reason for Geppetto’s journey. Performers cast in these roles do not have to sing; however,
comic timing and deadpan delivery are essential.
Berardo & Maria Bernardo & Maria are married residents of Idyllia who are looking to purchase a “perfect” daughter from Professore Buonragazzo.
These roles require group singing only.
Boy 1 Boy 1 is the first replacement for Pinocchio, created by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine.
Boy 2 Boy 2 is the first replacement for Pinocchio, created by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine.
Children of Idyllia Children of Idyllia (Amelia, Salvatore, Carla, Lucia, Giuseppe, Boy 1, Boy 2) are the perfect children created by Professore Buonragazzo.
Delinquents Delinquents (Malvolio, Brutto, Sporco, others) can expand to include more performers and are great roles for non-singers. Also, they must be comfortable turning into donkeys.
Junior Junior is Professore Buonragazzo’s mirrorimage assistant, created using the child-making machine.
Marionettes Marionettes are the stringed puppets in Stromboli’s show. There are solos available for marionettes.
Professore Buongrazzo Professore Buongrazzo is a passionate, mad scientist obsessed with building perfect children. While some solos are required, character work is most important for this role.
Ringleader The Ringleader runs Pleasure Island. The performer playing this role should have a real sense of showmanship. This role requires some singing and is a great opportunity to showcase a dancer.
Rosa, Viola & Arancia Rosa, Viola & Arancia, fairies in training, are sweet and kind. The performers in these roles should be expressive observers since they often oversee the action occurring onstage during flashbacks.
They sing as a group, often alongside the Blue Fairy.
Roustabouts Roustabouts are the sidekicks to Pleasure Island’s Ringleader. When performing these roles, personality is key. Group singing is required.
Signora Giovanni Signora Giovanni is Pinocchio’s teacher. The role can be a great opportunity to feature a performer who doesn’t sing.
Sue Sue is a fairy in training who marches to the beat of her own drum. She isn’t your typical fairy, as sweetness isn’t in her nature. The performer in this role can be brooding or brash, but certainly
a contrast to Rosa, Viola and Arancia, although vocally she should blend in.
Talia Talia is the “perfect child” created for Maria and Bernardo by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine. Talia sings and dances to impress her parents, so this is a great role to feature a dancer.
Town Children The Town Children (Dante, Agata, Fiorello, Francesca, Adriana, Luigi, Gina, Lia, Rico) love the toys in Geppetto’s shop. The performers cast in these roles should be able to create
individual personalities for their characters. There are opportunities for solos, but performers can sing in groups.
Town Parents Town Parents (Signora Lisi, Signore Fucito, Signora Mancini, Signor Alcamo, SIgnora Sommelia, Signora Contrastana, Signora Rosati, Signore Proto, Signore Marino) are the beleaguered
mothers and judgmental fathers of the town children. The performers cast in these roles should be able to create individual personalities for their characters. There are opportunities for solos,
but performers can sing in groups.
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