Arts & Entertainment

Wellesley Theatre Project's 'Shrek' Features Cutting Edge Pinochio Nose

Pinocchio's nose was created by two Olin College students.

When students with the Wellesley Theatre Project take the stage to perform Shrek this weekend they will performing alongside a prop that has only been possible for the past two or three years.

According to Boston.com two Olin College students used high-tech 3D printers to create Pinocchio’s moving nose.

The nose was created of polylactic acid and is a working nose that can grow as the character in the play tells lies.

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The show can be seen tonight at 7 p.m.in the Wellesley High School Auditorium.


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