Mar 30 Saturday
Pinocchio!By Megan DiehlBased on the novel by Carlo CollodiDirected by Giovanni MariniPresented by the Act 3 senior Class of 2024
Geppetto, a lonely toymaker, carves a wooden puppet and makes a wish that one day he may have a real family. That night, the Blue Fairy grants his wish, and brings the puppet, Pinocchio, to life. She provides Pinocchio with a Cricket for guidance and reminds him that he must prove himself worthy so that he can one day become a real son to Geppetto. Pinocchio is sent off to school, and despite his desire to please his newly found father, gets distracted and swindled along the way. A sly fox, a cunning conman, and many other acquaintances present challenges as he tries to remain kind and true in his pursuits. Come and see how Pinocchio navigates these adventures and more as he discovers the power of honesty and the deep love of a family.
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Nimbus is an award-winning contemporary dance company. In The New Tide, choreographer Dawn Marie Bazemore explores the iconic 1940s-50s era photography of Gordon Parks and weaves stunning dancing, history and storytelling set to the transcendent music of the legendary Sam Cooke.
Artistic director Samuel Pott’s Spring honors Martha Graham’s seminal ballet from 1944 by exploring the sense of hope and optimism in Aaron Copland’s masterpiece, Appalachian Spring, while conveying a contemporary perspective on the continuity of spirit through cycles of seasons in nature and generations of Americans. Lehigh Professor, Paul Salerni, conducts the live orchestra.
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