Pinocchio and His Strings of Lies

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Not every story ends with a happily ever after. But one thing is for sure, that in every story’s ending is a lesson you’ll preserve.

And that was what Thirvian Productions of Fourth Year students Performing Arts Division- Theater Arts Unit did on their theatrical play “Pinocchio and the Strings of Lies”, last March 10 and 11, on Bulacan State University’s Valencia Hall.

Plot: “A deal has been made and a Journey will start…”

Everybody loves the original Disney movie “Pinocchio”, the once wooden toy turned real boy, a little mischievous and whenever he spits out some lies his nose will be way longer; I’m sure everyone loves this Disney’s Classic Movie. But what will happen if Pinocchio became extra mischievous?

He’ll probably ruin the Disney’s villains’ minds!

Yes, he’ll be the one to blame for the villains to become evil; well in fact I wasn’t so sure about it. However, in the Pinocchio the Strings of Lies, little Pinocchio did corrupted the villains’ minds in order for him to steal their most valuable possessions in exchange of Ursula’s magic that will make him a real boy for good.

Critique: 8/10

Why not critic a good number? I mean, this was really-freaking-twisted coz the Pinocchio I know and love was such a sweet and funny little guy but this Pinocchio was a mean and selfish one.

And the most daring of all, he’s the reason of the villains' evil act! Making it even more twisted than the original version. However, the transitions within the story were somehow confusing but anyways it was a great plot.

Characters: “...darkness arose from a selfish desire”

Protagonist/Antagonist

Pinocchio in here was a really funny guy, and a really mean and selfish one. Whoever played this character on the play will surely become a successful comedian personality.

Main Antagonist

Main Antagonist, was there such a word?

The person who played evil queen Ursula was a really good one. She really have work on the character and she didn’t failed to impersonate the evil queen of the sea.

Supporting Actors 

The supporting actors and actresses also have acted upon their characters; creating different colors on each of the scenes. One of the most prominent of which were Anastasia and Drizella. Watching them was like looking at the original mean sisters on Cinderella.

Critique: 9/10

I really love the efforts these characters had putted in order to produce a really beautiful theatrical play.

Technicalities: “Evil came from malicious fire”

Settings

Overall, the settings came out pretty.  Props and the lightings really deserve an A +. These elements were one of the best things in the theatrical play. Lights, Sets and Props department you all did a really great job! And so are the creative team for making beautifully made costumes and for transforming their artists into Disney’s villain characters.

Sounds

This is where the evil of the play comes in.

The sounds were too, how should I put it, the sounds were somewhat too “coarse”. By coarse I mean was of bad quality. I didn’t actually understand some of the things the actors had said.

The background music was way louder than the actors’ voices. The only good thing about the sounds was the band that’s in charge with the special effects and music and nothing comes out next.

Critique: 4/10

They should have putted more attention on these, because this is one of the most special elements a play should have. Well better luck next time, there’s always a room for improvement.

The Final Verdict?

7/10

Over all, the play was really good and exciting; very recommendable for viewers who want some changes on their typical classic movies.

All of the Thirvian Productions had spent time creating such sassy-twisted-beautiful play. They all deserve an A+ for it.