SING ME A STORY
Pinocchio, written & adapted by Denise Page Caraher
​Availability: SEPTEMBER 14 - OCTOBER 31, 2026 and MARCH 1 - APRIL 16, 2027
Length: 45 minutes (35 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A)     Ages: K-5     Curriculum Guide Available

To book a performance at your school or library, please email Education Adminstrator, Amanda S. Ellery, at [email protected]!
We will always try to work with your budget!​

​Every year, the Indianapolis Opera Education Department presents a new children's opera to share with the youngest members of our Hoosier community, along with their teachers and families. These operas are a part of our Sing Me A Story series, which focuses on bringing the power of opera to elementary school children of all backgrounds.

Often inspired by fairy tales and fables, each children's opera has a moral at the center its story. Children are not only exposed to the thrill of live opera singing, but they are also given the opportunity to learn about important topics like bullying, overcoming fears, acceptance, and making new friends.

This year's opera, Pinocchio, written and adapted by Denise Page Caraher, offers a reimagining of the beloved tale. Geppetto wants nothing more than a child of his own, and when he carves magic wood into a puppet, Pinocchio comes to life! Geppetto is so happy that he sells his coat to buy Pinocchio a book and sends his wooden child to school. The conniving duo of Fox and Cat trick Pinocchio into making some bad choices, causing the unknowing puppet to end up on Video Island! With some help from a wise cricket and a cold fairy, can Pinocchio save the day?

This new variation on the classic Pinocchio story showcases the music of Mozart and emphasizes the values of honesty and caring for our friends.

THE CAST