Pinocchio 3.5

Pinocchio 3.5 by Eric Coble

(11)
Productions (34)
Comedy/Drama
|
45 - 55 minutes
2 W, 3 M, 4 Any (4-9 actors possible: 0-9 W, 0-9 M)
Set: Unit set representing various magical/high-tech locales.

Computer magnate Gill Bates has the greatest software company on earth, billions of dollars, and more power than he ever dreamed of...but there's still something missing in his life: children. So he builds a little robot named Pinocchio to keep him company. But this mischievous little bundle of microchips has his own headful of ideas about how to enjoy life, including following two shadowy characters into worlds of increasing consumer frenzy. What follows is a wacky, charming 21st-century retelling of the 19th-century classic about what it takes to become a real human being, for both father and child.

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Play Details

Computer magnate Gill Bates has the greatest software company on earth, billions of dollars, and more power than he ever dreamed of...but there's still something missing in his life: children. So he builds a little robot named Pinocchio to keep him company. But this mischievous little bundle of microchips has his own headful of ideas about how to enjoy life, including following two shadowy characters into worlds of increasing consumer frenzy. What follows is a wacky, charming 21st-century retelling of the 19th-century classic about what it takes to become a real human being, for both father and child.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 45 - 55 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M, 4 Any (4-9 actors possible: 0-9 W, 0-9 M)
  • Set: Unit set representing various magical/high-tech locales.

Published Reviews

"A fast-paced action comedy that's a blast to watch...a charming, delightful diversion."

The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A socially plugged-in, gleefully referential work."

American Theatre

"Coble's clever re-telling is an electric adventure for the entire silicon set."

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Production History

JUN 15, 2022 - JUN 16, 2022
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
 Boise Contemporary Theater Boise, ID United States
MAY 02, 2022 - MAY 18, 2022
Trinity Lutheran School
Merrill, WI United States
 Trinity Lutheran School Merrill, WI United States
SEP 08, 2021 - SEP 10, 2021
St Andrews Christian College
Melbourne, VIC Australia
 St Andrews Christian College Melbourne, VIC Australia
OCT 11, 2019 - OCT 12, 2019
Chillicothe Middle School
Chillicothe, OH United States
 Chillicothe Middle School Chillicothe, OH United States
MAY 18, 2019 - JUN 01, 2019
Chautauqua Playhouse
Carmicael, CA United States
 Chautauqua Playhouse Carmicael, CA United States
APR 24, 2019 - APR 24, 2019
Arnold Middle School
Cypress, TX United States
 Arnold Middle School Cypress, TX United States
APR 20, 2018 - APR 20, 2018
Tampa Day School
Tampa, FL United States
 Tampa Day School Tampa, FL United States
SEP 08, 2017 - SEP 08, 2017
Arkansas State University - Dept. Of Theatre
State University, AR United States
 Arkansas State University - Dept. Of Theatre State University, AR United States
AUG 05, 2017 - AUG 05, 2017
Farrer Park Primary School
Singapore, Singapore
 Farrer Park Primary School Singapore, Singapore
JUL 26, 2017 - JUL 28, 2017
Arkansas State University - Dept. Of Theatre
Jonesboro, AR United States
 Arkansas State University - Dept. Of Theatre Jonesboro, AR United States
MAY 05, 2017 - MAY 05, 2017
Starmount Middle
Boonville, NC United States
 Starmount Middle Boonville, NC United States
NOV 09, 2016 - NOV 15, 2016
L.A. Berry Support Complex
Dallas, TX United States
 L.A. Berry Support Complex Dallas, TX United States
NOV 03, 2016 - NOV 05, 2016
Hermitage High School
Henrico, VA United States
 Hermitage High School Henrico, VA United States
NOV 20, 2013 - APR 30, 2014
Richardson High School
Richardson, TX United States
 Richardson High School Richardson, TX United States
MAY 17, 2013 - MAY 24, 2013
Millbrook Playhouse
Mill Hall, PA United States
 Millbrook Playhouse Mill Hall, PA United States
MAR 16, 2013 - MAR 30, 2013
Performing Arts North, Inc
Johns Creek, GA United States
 Performing Arts North, Inc Johns Creek, GA United States
JAN 07, 2013 - JAN 07, 2013
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Orlando
Maitland, FL United States
 Jewish Community Center Of Greater Orlando Maitland, FL United States
MAR 23, 2012 - MAR 25, 2012
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND United States
 Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND United States
MAR 16, 2011 - MAR 17, 2011
Calvary Lutheran High School
Jefferson City, MO United States
 Calvary Lutheran High School Jefferson City, MO United States
JUL 30, 2010 - AUG 01, 2010
Auburn Community Theater
Auburn, KS United States
 Auburn Community Theater Auburn, KS United States
MAY 22, 2009 - MAY 23, 2009
Barrington Recreational Theatre
Barrington, RI United States
 Barrington Recreational Theatre Barrington, RI United States
APR 11, 2008 - APR 11, 2008
Benton County School Of The Arts
Rogers, AR United States
 Benton County School Of The Arts Rogers, AR United States
DEC 15, 2007 - DEC 15, 2007
Hats Off Theatre Company
Durham, NC United States
 Hats Off Theatre Company Durham, NC United States
DEC 14, 2007 - DEC 14, 2007
Hats Off Theatre Company
Chapel Hill, NC United States
 Hats Off Theatre Company Chapel Hill, NC United States
MAY 31, 2007 - JUN 08, 2007
Thomas Alva Edison High School
Stockton, CA United States
 Thomas Alva Edison High School Stockton, CA United States
MAY 22, 2007 - MAY 24, 2007
Hilltop Elementary
Beachwood, OH United States
 Hilltop Elementary Beachwood, OH United States
MAY 08, 2007 - MAY 08, 2007
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA United States
 Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA United States
APR 06, 2006 - APR 07, 2006
Ann & Andy Preschool
Glenwood, MN United States
 Ann & Andy Preschool Glenwood, MN United States
MAR 04, 2005 - MAR 26, 2005
Big Idea Theatre
Roseville, CA United States
 Big Idea Theatre Roseville, CA United States
OCT 11, 2004 - MAY 16, 2005
Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia, PA United States
 Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia, PA United States
APR 05, 2003 - APR 30, 2004
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
 Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX United States
JAN 01, 2002 - FEB 28, 2002
Alliance Theatre Company
Atlanta, GA United States
 Alliance Theatre Company Atlanta, GA United States
JUN 01, 2000 - DEC 01, 2000
Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede, CO United States
 Creede Repertory Theatre Creede, CO United States
NOV 20, 1999 - DEC 19, 1999
Cleveland Play House
Cleveland, OH United States
 Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH United States
No upcoming productions.
JUN 15, 2022 - JUN 16, 2022
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
 Boise Contemporary Theater Boise, ID United States
OCT 11, 2004 - MAY 16, 2005
Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia, PA United States
 Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia, PA United States
APR 05, 2003 - APR 30, 2004
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
 Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX United States
JAN 01, 2002 - FEB 28, 2002
Alliance Theatre Company
Atlanta, GA United States
 Alliance Theatre Company Atlanta, GA United States
JUN 01, 2000 - DEC 01, 2000
Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede, CO United States
 Creede Repertory Theatre Creede, CO United States
NOV 20, 1999 - DEC 19, 1999
Cleveland Play House
Cleveland, OH United States
 Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH United States

Awards (1)

First Place: Southwest Festival of New Plays

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