Photo Provided Marley Stottler as Geppetto and Riley Kelly as Pinocchio rehearse a scene in “Pinocchio,” which continues June 23-25 at Brooke Hills Playhouse.

WELLSBURG — Brooke Hills Playhouse continues its second production of its 52nd season with “Pinocchio,” written by John Morley.

This production is made possible in conjunction with Concord Theatricals of New York and will run for a second weekend with performances June 23-25. Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home are season sponsors.

“Pinocchio,” adapted from a novel by C. Collidi, chronicles the adventures of a wooden puppet whose lonely maker, Geppetto, wishes were a real boy. A fairy grants his wish by bringing Pinocchio to life, but she tells Pinocchio he must prove his worth before she will make him into a human boy. Under the guidance of his insect friend, Mr. Cricket, Pinocchio experiences a series of incredible adventures on his way to becoming a real boy. He is deterred from deceit in his new life by his nose, which grows longer every time he tells a lie.

“I want our audiences to understand that this particular show is not a Disney show but one based on a Collidi novel,” director Julia Barnhart of Wellsburg noted. “There are similarities, but there are also some things that may be new. What’s wonderful is how amazing our young actors have taken to the script and how well they are doing. I would like to thank SJ Construction and Handyman Services for sponsoring this show.”

The cast includes Marley Stottler from Wellsburg as Geppetto; Riley Kelly from Follansbee as Pinocchio; Addison Colbert from Wellsburg as Mr. Cricket; Chasity Stevey from Wellsburg as The Blue Fairy; Tucker Wood from Wellsburg as Lampwick; Sophia Wilkerson from Follansbee as Antonio; Sophia Morris from Follansbee as The Coachman; Madison Mayfield from Colliers as The High Court Judge, Villager, and Funland Person; Kamryn Lloyd from Wellsburg as The Ringmaster and Villager; and Cliff Welch from Weirton as Mr. Fire Eater.

Also in the cast are Sumeria Leonard from Wellsburg as Columbine; Emi Mitchell from Bethany as Miss Cat and Clown; Aalyah Kocher from Wellsburg as Miss Fox and Acrobat; Harper Morris from Follansbee as Harlequin, Schoolchild, and Urchin; Lydia Tennant from Wellsburg as Schoolchild and Urchin; Aiden Tennant from Wellsburg as Schoolchild and Urchin; Connor Young from Weirton as Schoolchild and Urchin; and Katelynn Utt from Wellsburg as Villager and Funland Person.

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for children 12 years old and younger. Season passes are also available at the box office, which opens one hour prior to performances.

Brooke Hills Playhouse is located in Brooke Hills Park. For more information, call or text 304-737-3344.