Production features large cast of Northwest Indiana student performers 
Theatre Northwest, the performance company of the Indiana University Northwest Department of Performing Arts, will stage two public performances of the children’s classic “Pinocchio,” at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, in Savannah Auditorium. Tickets are $10 each. Contact the Theatre Northwest box office at (219) 980-6808 for reservations.
“Pinocchio” is this year’s Children’s Theatre production at IU Northwest. It is the timeless story of the puppet who yearns to become a real boy, and who experiences a fantastic and perilous journey in search of the Blue Fairy who can make it happen for him. If, that is, Pinocchio can keep his nose from growing by telling only the truth!
This show features a cast of 13 student performers from Northwest Indiana. They are:
- Sammy Pedrosa, of Hammond, as Pinocchio
- Alexander Lopez, of Hammond, as Geppeto
- Alex Hora, of Munster, as Mistress Cherry
- Holly Lowe Jones, of Gary, as Blue Fairy
- Jake Tasher, of Crown Point, as Harlequin
- Arielle Kresich, of Lowell, as Columbine
- Chrisy Damron, of Portage, as Fire Eater
- Betsy Wojcinski, of Highland, as The Fox
- Kristie Ray, of Crown Point, as The Cat
- Doug Adduci, of Portage, as Candlewick
- Christina F. Bone, of Valparaiso, as Barker
- Martin M. Perez, of Hammond, as Coachman
- Anjelita Cratty, of Chesterton, as Cricket
Most of this year’s Children’s Theatre performances are private showings for area schools. But Theatre Northwest has scheduled two public performances for general audiences.
Theatre Northwest is proud to present its 2010 Children’s Theatre production, “Pinocchio,” on April 10 and 11. Call the Theatre Northwest box office at (219) 980-6808 for reservations.
The Savannah Center is located at the southeast corner of the main campus parking lot at 33rd Avenue and Broadway. Free parking is available in the main campus lot.