Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

STARS Presents Musical Pinocchio

Staff Report

The Journal

The STARS Theater Company brings a new twist to the classic Pinocchio story with No Strings Attached.

This musical version follows Carl, a teenager who runs away from home and joins a marionette circus. He gets more than he bargained for as he transforms into Pinocchio and relives the story of the puppet whose nose grows every time he tells a lie.

Carl, portrayed by Grapevine’s Kevin Barkin, meets a cast of characters on his journey, including Geppetto, portrayed by Chris Chambers of Grapevine, and Cricket, played by Nick Grisham of Southlake.

Performances are Nov. 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. at the STARS Theater Company, 1970 E. Dove Road in Southlake.

Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years old. For reservations or more information call 817 421-2883.

The musical is directed by Lu Anne Tyson.