SummerSoundtrack2020 - The Wooden Walkabout

"The Wooden Walkabout"

Group: Pinocchio, Angela, and Class
Ocean Grove Children's Show 1998
Pinocchio

Where in the Story

Pinocchio arrives at school, for his first day in class, and immediately draws attention for his appearance—no one has ever seen a wooden boy before! After welcoming her new student, the teacher assigns some work to the class and then runs downstairs to find some books for him. Instead of doing the assignment, the class asks the wooden boy who he is.

Narration

The Ocean Grove Children's Show version of Pinocchio was first presented in the Great Auditorium on two summer nights in August 1998. The story follows the adventures of a wooden boy who hopes he will someday become a real boy.

In this scene, Pinocchio has come to school for his first day in class. The teacher welcomes her new student, assigns some work to the class, and then runs downstairs to find some books for him. Instead of doing the assignment, the class asks the wooden boy who he is.

Lyrics

Ocean Grove Children’s Show - 1998
Pinocchio
(An adaptation of the story written by Carlo Collodi)

"The Wooden Walkabout”
Script Excerpt and Song
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Mrs. Pizza
Well, this is an unexpected surprise. I’ll have to run downstairs and get him some books. While I’m gone, I’d like you to begin tonight’s homework. Please do problems 1 to 15. When I return, I expect to find you all working.

Mac
Pssst. What’s your name?

Rav
Yo, wooden dude. Who are you?

Tort
Hey, blockhead. You got a name or what?

Pinocchio
Yes, I have a name.

Tort
Well, tell us what it is.

Song 3 - The Wooden Walkabout

Pinocchio (Class)
Since you asked me, I will tell you - my name’s Pinocchio
(How do you spell it?)
I don’t know yet - I just got in you see
I’ve never been to school before
(Where did you come from then? What are you made of?)
I am a little wooden boy (We can see that)
And I was born in The Magic Toy Shop
Have you ever been inside the store?

Class
You mean the one where Geppetto works
Right there on the corner
Where the dolls are spinning and the toys all move?
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve stood at the window
Wondering exactly what the toys all do
Please teach us how to do the toy shop groove!

Pinocchio
Step to the left - Step to the right
Spin halfway around and then
Step into the shout - Hey!
One to the left * Two to the right **
Listen to Pinocch- and do... the wooden
The wooden walkabout

Angela (Pinocchio)
It’s nice to meet you - My name is Angela
I’ve never met a wooden boy (There aren’t very many)
If you would like me to I’ll be a friend to you
Did you ever have a friend before? (I don’t think so)
First you said step to the left (Uh huh)
Then you said step to the right (That’s good)
I can’t remember any more (Then I’ll help you)

Pinocchio
Here’s where you spin half around
First one way, then the other
Then two steps strong across the floor

Pinocchio
It’s not enough to just pretend it - Every move has a reason
All part of the action and the storyline
Don’t stop with half of your heart - Throw everything in it
When you play the part that’s yours it makes you shine
You do the part that’s yours and I’ll do mine!

All
Step to the left - Step to the right
Spin halfway around and then
Step into the shout - Hey!
One to the left * Two to the right **
Listen to Pinocch- and do...
Listen to Pinocch- and do...

All
Step to the left - Step to the right
Spin halfway around and then
Step into the shout - Hey!
One to the left * Two to the right **
Listen to Pinocch- and do... the wooden...
The wooden walkabout!
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Ocean Grove Children’s Show - 1998
Pinocchio
(An adaptation of the story written by Carlo Collodi)

Script Excerpt - Copyright 1998 Stephen Mugglin
Song - Copyright 1998 Stephen Mugglin

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