One of the

most important lessons a young person can learn is to always tell the

truth. It is important to remember that if one lies, there are consequences,

such as your nose growing with each untruth spoken and the loss of the

chance to become a real boy.

O.K., so that

only happens when Pinochio lies, but it is an important lesson nonetheless.

This lesson will be reinforced when Fayette Coweta Family Theatre presents

"Pinochio" at Spring Hill Elementary School in Fayetteville

this Thursday through Sunday.

"Pinochio"

is a wooden puppet (Dillon Roseen) created by a lonely old puppetmaker

named Gepetto (Andrew Bezek). One night the Blue Fairy (Jillian Profeta)

makes Pinochio come to life and has an insect with a heart of gold and

a strong moral compass named Jimmy Cricket (Katy Wilson) keep Pinochio

company and also out of trouble. While Jimmy Cricket tries his best, Pinochio

gets into some mischief. It is only when he realizes his mistakes and

learns about loyalty to friends and loved ones and telling the truth that

Pinochio becomes a real boy.

Fayette Coweta

Family Theatre's production features a huge cast, beautiful costumes and

lots of laughs, music and adventure. There will also be a Pleasure Island

Party for the audience after each show. "Pinochio" was adapted

around the nation. The show runs 75 minutes and is appropriate for every

member of the family.

Performances

are at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, 3 and

6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Advance

tickets are available at the Peachtree City and Fayetteville libraries,

Shenanigan's Toys in Peachtree City, by phone at 770-251-7611 or at www.fcft.net/PinnochioPro.

If you've got

no strings holding you down this weekend, check out "Pinochio."

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