Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building
This theater program is for ages rising 9th – 12th grade. Everyone who registers will have a role but there will be auditions for specific parts.
About the Show : The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory… or suffer the consequences.
Auditions : TBD
Rehearsal : Monday July 8 – Friday July 26 from 9:30-3:30
Shows : Friday July 26 @ 7pm. Saturday July 27 @ 2pm & 7pm
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Each student registered will receive a total of 4 free comp tickets (subject to availability).