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Pinocchio opened weeks ago, so this post is very long coming. Right after opening the show I was incredibly stressed and I needed some space and time away from the experience before coming back to reflect on it. Let me say first that the multiple noses I made didn't work. I spent many hours and lots of money and ended up not using any of it, and it was incredibly frustrating. I am still convinced though that I was on the right track, so I will start by telling you what I did and the lessons…

Pinocchios Nose (theatrical Prop): In my line of work as a propsmaster, from time to time I meet a very special challenge. In autumn 2015 it was the nose for Pinocchio.As probably most of you now, it's the story of a little wooden puppet becoming a real boy, and while still in his wo…

Perfect costume piece for Shrek the Musical, My Boy Pinocchio, Halloween or Fairy Tale Book Characters

Shrek the musical. Growing. Pinocchio nose. Z center stage. Zillah.

Homemade Pinocchio nose for the school play... Paper mache and plastic tampon applicators (shhh!)

Nude stockings I painted for Pinocchio costume for Shrek the Musical.

Pinocchio’s costume is a yellow shirt with a white collar and blue neck tie tucked in a pair of red shorts and worn with a pair of leather shoes.