Emma Kelly as the Blue Fairy, John Ray as Pinocchio and Aidan White as Geppetto. Photo by Laura Marshall
Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre will perform Disney's "My Son Pinocchio" from March 8 through March 17 at Bryant Alternative High School on Popkins Lane in Alexandria, while Carl Sandburg Middle School undergoes renovations.
Join Pinocchio, the Blue Fairy, and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the "perfect child." This classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, features a score of original songs along with the classics "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I’ve Got No Strings."
Tickets cost $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Performance times are: March 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., and March 10 and 17 at 3 p.m.
For more information, visit www.mvcct.org.