Engaging for students & teachers
Live music, narration, and theatrical visuals keep students focused — and give teachers a real arts experience to build classroom conversation around.
Live music, narrated storytelling, and a character-driven hour in your school day.
Pinocchio: The Musical is a live, narrated production designed specifically for school audiences in grades K–8. The performance runs approximately fifty minutes and is built to fit easily into a school day schedule, with minimal technical requirements and a fast setup.
The show supports literacy, social-emotional learning, and arts education through storytelling, music, and character-driven lessons centered on honesty, responsibility, and personal growth. Productions can be staged in school auditoriums, gymnasiums, or multipurpose spaces, and are adaptable to a wide range of school environments.
Optional pre- and post-show classroom activities allow students to engage more deeply with the themes of the story — making the experience both entertaining and educational.
Why schools choose us
Built for classrooms, made for the stage
Curriculum-aligned & age-appropriate
Content is designed for grades K–8 and supports literacy, SEL, and arts education goals.
Accessible for all school spaces
Performed in auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or multipurpose rooms with minimal setup. We bring what we need, work with what you have, and leave on time.
Flexible scheduling
Single performance or multiple shows in one day. Runtime can be adjusted to align with bells, lunch periods, or assembly windows.
Minimal technical requirements
No complex lighting or sound systems required. Standard power and a flat performance area are typically enough — we’ll confirm specifics during booking.
A trusted educational partner
Produced by Commonwealth Lyric Theater — a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization with a decade of work in the region.
Educational materials
Everything your teachers need, before and after
Logistics
Technical & space requirements
- Works in auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or multipurpose rooms.
- Minimal sound and electrical needs — standard household power is typically sufficient.
- Fast load-in and strike — usually under 90 minutes on either side of the performance.
Full tech packet on request.
2026–2027 school show pricing
Three production tiers, sized to your auditorium and your audience.
Standard Show
Standard$2,000/ per show
- 4 actors
- Minimal set — fast load-in and strike
- Ideal for classrooms, multipurpose rooms, and smaller assemblies
Additional shows (same day, same location)$400
Enhanced Show
Enhanced$3,000/ per show
- 6 actors
- More set pieces — richer staging and visual variety
- Best for full-school assemblies and mid-sized auditoriums
Additional shows (same day, same location)$500
Full Production Show
Full production$5,000/ per show
- 6+ actors
- Full theatrical staging — expanded scenic design and enhanced production elements
- Ideal for auditoriums and large audiences
Additional shows (same day, same location)$850
Funding programs
Grants are available to Massachusetts schools and nonprofit presenters.
Mass Cultural Council — Creative Experiences
$2,500 – $5,000 Deadline April 30, 2026New England States Touring Grant (NEST)
Up to $5,000 Deadline August 1, 2026Booking & contact
Currently booking schools across Massachusetts and the Northeast
For availability, pricing, and scheduling, reach out to our school programs office. We aim to respond within two business days, and we’re happy to walk principals or arts coordinators through the production in detail.
Irina Prokhorov
Commonwealth Lyric Theater · School Programs
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