Workshops

For Who? Kids 8-11 or 11-13 (schools in the area of NY/NJ)

Program Description Theater workshop

Overall Program Objectives

1. Spread a culture of truth via original plays with compelling and contemporary messages

2. Build social engagement and creativity via theater methodology

 

Theater Workshop Details

A two-hour engaging performance with professional actors (max. 20 students)

Kids will                  

1. Interact with professional actors, integrate the stories, and perform on stage.

2. Write their own thoughts about truth vs. lies, continuing the work inside the classroom regarding the importance of a culture of truth.

Language of the workshop           English

‘Pinocchio in Manhattan’

Written by Paolo Tartamella

Directed by Vittorio Capotorto

SYNOPSIS

Angelina is a ten year-old girl living in a family-oriented, middle class Manhattan neighborhood. She has two brothers and will be attending middle school in the Lower East Side. Because of the financial conditions of the household, she bakes and has bake-street sales every two weekends to earn money for her toys and extra clothes. Angelina thinks she doesn’t have friends because she owns few toys and no gadgets to play with other kids.

Heather is a girl-ghost looking for a human girl to befriend. She tried many times but unsuccessfully, as she thinks she needs to hide the fact that she is a ghost. Pinocchio advises her to get acquainted with Angelina, a girl living in Manhattan. Heather is skeptical: she tried so often around the world, why would it work in New York City?

Heather and Angelina meet for the first time. Heather pretends to belong to an upscale family who just moved down the block and she refuses to help Angelina with her upcoming bake sale. Heather asks Angelina to play instead in the playground late that evening, but Angelina doesn’t want to go because she is afraid of the dark. The two girls fail to connect.

Pinocchio appears and encourages Heather to reveal to Angelina the truth about herself. Before leaving, Heather implores Angelina to be friends with her. Pinocchio explains to Angelina that Heather needs someone to play with at night to break the spell, otherwise she won’t be able to experience the daylight. In addition, Angelina is the very first person to know who Heather is and Heather has to show that truth is the only way to friendship.

If you are interested in bringing this workshop into your organization, please contact us.