Help Give Pinocchio Wings
A$18,210
of $15,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 23rd Jul 2014 at 1:15AM.
A big, warm thank you to everyone who made a pledge towards our NYC tour appeal. With your help, we raised an incredible $18,210. But we still have a little way to go to reach our overall goal of $120,000.
If you have just arrived and would like to make a donation online, please visit windmill.org.au/pinocchio and follow the links to GiveNow. All rewards are valid up to December 2014, so there's still time to help us get this Big Nose to the Big Apple.
The Pinocchio Team x
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Pinocchio packed his bag to find fame, celebrity and to walk on the wild side. This is an opportunity for you to share in his journey to New York City in 2015.
After highly successful seasons in Adelaide and Melbourne and a recent four-week season at the Sydney Opera House, co-presented by Sydney Theatre Company, our large scale family musical Pinocchio has been invited to perform a two-week season at the prestigious New Victory Theater in New York City in 2015.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SEND THIS BIG NOSE TO THE BIG APPLE!
Sending a large wooden log set and a company of 20 to New York isn’t cheap, so it’s up to Windmill Theatre and State Theatre Company of South Australia to cover freight, flights and accommodation. The total amount we need to raise is $120,000 and we are short $40,000. But because we’re new to the Pozible game, we thought we would set our sights on a modest $15,000.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Carlo Collodi published the original Pinocchio story in Italy in 1883 and there have been many adaptations since, including, of course, the iconic Disney version. The book is quite dark (which we love) and very episodic, so we started by choosing the most exciting events and well-loved characters to include, and began to work these into a three-act structure. We wanted to re-create the characters to make them fresh and identifiable to a modern audience by giving our Pinocchio and his friends Cat, Fox and Blue Fairy their own contemporary twists.
Before you can tell a story, you must find your own connection to it and we were immediately excited by Pinocchio’s quest to be real. We were especially excited that the story asked the question: what does it mean to be a real person? There are also other fantastic images in this classic tale, like a nose that grows when you tell lies, a conscience embodied as a cricket and Pinocchio, the ultimate naughty boy, who gives plenty of scope for fun and games.
Our way of making theatre is very collaborative and starts with our key creative team and talented actors getting together to explore and develop our ideas. Through this creative process we collectively uncover the story that is burning to be told. In the early stages of the development, we found the power of this story to be about a father’s love for his child. And so ultimately, this story is all about love.
PINOCCHIO
Once there was a lonely man with lots of love to give. He wanted a child so much that he carved himself a beautiful little boy. But the boy wanted the world and the latest designer sandshoes. He wanted fame, celebrity and to walk on the wild side. He was lured by temptation and the love of a blue girl. This woodenhead wanted more than his father could possibly give, and so he ran away to get it. This is his story... Based on the classic tale and boldly retold as a witty, gothic, rocking, family music theatre spectacular, Pinocchio is a contemporary celebration of the ‘whatever’ generation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS
"Go ahead and marvel at [this] richly imaginative offering." Daily Review ★★★★★
"A merry-go-round of clever comedy, edgy music, immersing animated visuals and winning performances." Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★
"A thoroughly engaging, extroverted rock-musical." ArtsHub. ★★★★
"A dazzling production." The Australian
"Pinocchio is a really brilliant musical for kids."Time Out Sydney
"A galaxy of glittering performances." The Daily Telegraph
"Flair and style bring this wooden boy home." The Australian
"Pinocchio delivers the goods, and then some... simply wonderful." The Advertiser
"This show is a must-see." InDaily
If you have just arrived and would like to make a donation online, please visit windmill.org.au/pinocchio and follow the links to GiveNow. All rewards are valid up to December 2014, so there's still time to help us get this Big Nose to the Big Apple.
The Pinocchio Team x
--------------------------
Pinocchio packed his bag to find fame, celebrity and to walk on the wild side. This is an opportunity for you to share in his journey to New York City in 2015.
After highly successful seasons in Adelaide and Melbourne and a recent four-week season at the Sydney Opera House, co-presented by Sydney Theatre Company, our large scale family musical Pinocchio has been invited to perform a two-week season at the prestigious New Victory Theater in New York City in 2015.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SEND THIS BIG NOSE TO THE BIG APPLE!
Sending a large wooden log set and a company of 20 to New York isn’t cheap, so it’s up to Windmill Theatre and State Theatre Company of South Australia to cover freight, flights and accommodation. The total amount we need to raise is $120,000 and we are short $40,000. But because we’re new to the Pozible game, we thought we would set our sights on a modest $15,000.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Carlo Collodi published the original Pinocchio story in Italy in 1883 and there have been many adaptations since, including, of course, the iconic Disney version. The book is quite dark (which we love) and very episodic, so we started by choosing the most exciting events and well-loved characters to include, and began to work these into a three-act structure. We wanted to re-create the characters to make them fresh and identifiable to a modern audience by giving our Pinocchio and his friends Cat, Fox and Blue Fairy their own contemporary twists.
Before you can tell a story, you must find your own connection to it and we were immediately excited by Pinocchio’s quest to be real. We were especially excited that the story asked the question: what does it mean to be a real person? There are also other fantastic images in this classic tale, like a nose that grows when you tell lies, a conscience embodied as a cricket and Pinocchio, the ultimate naughty boy, who gives plenty of scope for fun and games.
Our way of making theatre is very collaborative and starts with our key creative team and talented actors getting together to explore and develop our ideas. Through this creative process we collectively uncover the story that is burning to be told. In the early stages of the development, we found the power of this story to be about a father’s love for his child. And so ultimately, this story is all about love.
PINOCCHIO
Once there was a lonely man with lots of love to give. He wanted a child so much that he carved himself a beautiful little boy. But the boy wanted the world and the latest designer sandshoes. He wanted fame, celebrity and to walk on the wild side. He was lured by temptation and the love of a blue girl. This woodenhead wanted more than his father could possibly give, and so he ran away to get it. This is his story... Based on the classic tale and boldly retold as a witty, gothic, rocking, family music theatre spectacular, Pinocchio is a contemporary celebration of the ‘whatever’ generation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS
"Go ahead and marvel at [this] richly imaginative offering." Daily Review ★★★★★
"A merry-go-round of clever comedy, edgy music, immersing animated visuals and winning performances." Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★
"A thoroughly engaging, extroverted rock-musical." ArtsHub. ★★★★
"A dazzling production." The Australian
"Pinocchio is a really brilliant musical for kids."Time Out Sydney
"A galaxy of glittering performances." The Daily Telegraph
"Flair and style bring this wooden boy home." The Australian
"Pinocchio delivers the goods, and then some... simply wonderful." The Advertiser
"This show is a must-see." InDaily
Cast and creative team
Directed and created by: Rosemary Myers with Julianne O’Brien
Designer: Jonathon Oxlade
Composer/Musical Director: Jethro Woodward
Video Designer: Chris More
Lighting Designer: Geoff Cobham
Movement: Carol Wellman Kelly
Starring: Paul Capsis, Danielle Catanzariti, Jude Henshall, Nathan O’Keefe, Jonathon Oxlade, Mitchell Butel and Alirio Zavarce
Musician: Paul White
Designer: Jonathon Oxlade
Composer/Musical Director: Jethro Woodward
Video Designer: Chris More
Lighting Designer: Geoff Cobham
Movement: Carol Wellman Kelly
Starring: Paul Capsis, Danielle Catanzariti, Jude Henshall, Nathan O’Keefe, Jonathon Oxlade, Mitchell Butel and Alirio Zavarce
Musician: Paul White
Important stuff
Windmill Theatre has deductible gift recipient status. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax-deductible.
Please contact Windmill at [email protected] for detailed information on tax deductibility. Windmill will issue a tax receipt for the tax deductible amount and email it to you once the campaign has closed.
We will mail postcards (from New York) and brooches (from our office) but not picture frames. You'll need to collect those from us in Adelaide.
Please contact Windmill at [email protected] for detailed information on tax deductibility. Windmill will issue a tax receipt for the tax deductible amount and email it to you once the campaign has closed.
We will mail postcards (from New York) and brooches (from our office) but not picture frames. You'll need to collect those from us in Adelaide.
How The Funds Will Be Used
There are 20 people in Pinocchio's touring party and they'll be in New York for about two weeks. As well as wages and allowances, your support will go towards the following:
*$20 will buy one light bulb to let Cricket shine bright like a diamond
*$50 will keep Pinocchio’s wooden nose in good nick
*$200 will buy one American visa
*$350 will buy one night’s accommodation for two actors
*$1800 will buy one return flight from Adelaide to New York City
*$35,000 will cover the cost of lugging a giant log, set, props and costumes across the world
*$20 will buy one light bulb to let Cricket shine bright like a diamond
*$50 will keep Pinocchio’s wooden nose in good nick
*$200 will buy one American visa
*$350 will buy one night’s accommodation for two actors
*$1800 will buy one return flight from Adelaide to New York City
*$35,000 will cover the cost of lugging a giant log, set, props and costumes across the world
The Challenges
Over the past 10 years, we have created and presented work locally, nationally and internationally, endeavouring to make our work more accessible to families than ever before. By profiling our company and productions overseas, we contribute to the Australian cultural landscape, as well as create opportunities for our artists.
But it's not easy. Without the support of our individual donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations, we wouldn't be able to share our work with audiences in Australia or overseas. Pozible is an avenue we hope will contribute just a small proportion of the tour cost, otherwise it's back to the drawing board to source more funds.
But it's not easy. Without the support of our individual donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations, we wouldn't be able to share our work with audiences in Australia or overseas. Pozible is an avenue we hope will contribute just a small proportion of the tour cost, otherwise it's back to the drawing board to source more funds.
PINE LEVEL 1 * A warm, fuzzy glow of gratitude. You’ll feel downright super about helping this wooden-boy, born and bred in South Australia find fame and fortune in the Big Smoke. Thank. You. *Kitty Poo and Foxy will pose with the famous Naked Cowboy in Times Square and send you photo evidence via email.
2 chosen
Est. delivery is Mar 15
PINE LEVEL 2 *We’ll send you a download link for an unreleased, original track featured in the live show. *Pinocchio and Blue Girl will send you an actual postcard from NYC’s Little Italy, where they’ll probably be gorging on spaghetti bolognese whilst discussing the virtues of being real. Hey, by the way, wish you were here! *An emailed photo of Kitty Poo and Foxy posing in Times Square.
7 chosen
Est. delivery is Mar 15
PINE LEVEL 3 *A personal invitation for you and a friend to join us in Adelaide for a rehearsal of the musical score ahead of the US tour. Have a burning question? You’ll also have a chance to have a drink and chat with the cast and creative team afterwards. *A download link for two unreleased, original tracks featured in the live show. *A personalised postcard from Little Italy, New York City. *An emailed photo of Kitty Poo and Foxy posing in Times Square.
14 chosen / 61 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
PINE LEVEL 4 *A limited edition, handcrafted Pinocchio-inspired wooden brooch designed by Jonathon Oxlade, and overseen by chief carpenter Gepetto. *An invitation for you and a friend to join us at a rehearsal of the musical score with the cast in Adelaide. *A download link for two unreleased, original tracks featured in the live show. *A personalised postcard from Little Italy, New York City. *An emailed photo of Kitty Poo and Foxy posing in Times Square.
21 chosen / 54 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
OAK LEVEL 1 *A framed copy of a costume illustration signed by our super talented, resident designer Jonathon Oxlade. Your choice of Kitty Poo, Gepetto or Pinocchio. + All Pine Level goodies.
3 chosen / 37 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
OAK LEVEL 2 *A personal tour of the set with Director Rosemary Myers in Adelaide while in rehearsal period. Learn how the set works, operate the rotating log and have a nosey around the prop cupboard, with photo opportunities galore! *A copy of the official New Victory Theatre Program, signed by the cast and sent to your door. + All Pine Level goodies.
2 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
OAK LEVEL 3 *It’s the ultimate bedtime activity, storytime of course! Join Pinocchio in a personal read-a-thon in your own bedroom. You’ll need to provide the cookies and milo though. Children an optional extra. Available in Adelaide area only. + All Pine Level goodies.
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
OAK LEVEL 4 *An intimate three course Italian feast at the legendary Chianti Classico restaurant with three of your closest friends. You’ll be joined by director Rosemary Myers and actor Nathan O’Keefe in what’s sure to be a highlight of grand proportions. Available in Adelaide area only. + All Pine Level goodies.
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
MAHOGANY LEVEL 1 *A big ol’ knees up in your own home! Join the cast for a great, big fun sing-along of the full Pinocchio score at your next dinner party. We’ll roll out the piano, polish the drumsticks and tune the Les Paul, all you need to do is say where and when! Featuring Australia’s leading Cabaret artist Paul Capsis, this is as good as it gets. Available in Adelaide area only. + All Pine Level goodies.
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
MAHOGANY LEVEL 2 *You and a friend will be invited to the star-studded Opening Night at The New Victory Theater in New York (oops, our nose just grew a little. When we say ‘star-studded’, we’re referring to Stromboli’s 70s starry disco pants, no guarantee of aherm, actual celebrities). We’ll fly you to NYC and put you up at the Intercontinental for 3 nights. Score a deluxe backstage tour of the New Victory. This is the real deal (wood we joke about something like this?). + Pine Level goodies.
0 chosen / 10 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
MAHOGANY LEVEL 3 *Well paint me green and call me Cricket. For this much charity, we’ll give you the works! * This is the ‘Dare-Us-Anything’ Wildcard option. But we’re completely stumped for ideas so come up with an experience that you think is worth a cool $50k, run it by us (send an email to: [email protected]) and we’ll do our darndest to make it happen. No strings attached.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
**NEW REWARD**
*To celebrate Pinocchio's six Helpmann Award nominations, we’re offering up a new money-can’t buy experience – you and a friend will be our guests at The 2014 Helpmann Awards Ceremony and Official After Party in Sydney on Monday 18 August. The ceremony will be broadcast live on FOXTEL and take place on Disney’s The Lion King set, featuring performances from Les Misérables, Strictly Ballroom The Musical, The King And I. Transport to Sydney and lodgings not included. + All Pine Level goodies.
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Aug 14