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Casting
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Cast Size: Flexible Cast Size
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard
Character Breakdown
Antonio
He acts as the story's narrator, as well as other characters in the village. Interacts with the audience throughout the show. Inviting, engaging, energetic.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Candlewick
The young and rambunctious rule-breaker, he leads Pinocchio into trouble with several other boys. Bratty and mischievous. Dance required.
Gender: male
Age: 10 to 15
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Gino
A street urchin a bit younger than Candlewick. He follows Candlewick everywhere and tries to keep up. Dance required.
Gender: male
Age: 8 to 14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Angelina
Geppetto's housekeeper. She cares deeply for Geppetto's well being and possesses a loving rapport with him. Thoughtful and clever.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Geppetto
A toy maker who is noticeably warm-hearted and caring, he is constantly yearning for a son. He wants nothing but the best for Pinocchio. Spirited and fun loving.
Gender: male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Pinocchio
Our story's youthful protagonist. He is the epitome of naïve innocence and is led into trouble time and time again because of it. Curious, impressionable, sincere.
Gender: male
Age: 10 to 15
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: C4
The Blue Fairy
An omniscient presence and motherly figure. She looks out for and guides Pinnochio. Kind, gentle, and generous to those pure of heart.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: F4
Ensemble
Villagers; Toy People; Boys
Signore Volpone
The ringleader of a sinister plot to exploit naive children. He operates as the "brains" of the operation and keeps Signore Gatto in his place. A dishonest thief with great cunning and craftiness. Portrayed as a fox.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Signore Gatto
The less intelligent sidekick of Signore Volpone. He is a dishonest thief and blindly follows his boss. Portrayed as a cat.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: C4