Pack a gobstopper and experience Willy Wonka's "world of pure imagination" at South Cooperative Theater's production of Willy Wonka Junior on March 12, 13 and 14.
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory performed by South Elementary School students. The musical features songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," including "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa," "I Want it Now," as well as new songs written just for the stage version. The cast of characters includes Charlie Bucket, his parents and four grandparents, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee, Violet Beauregarde, Willy Wonka, the Oompa Loompas, and many more.
Adults leading the production are Beth Kennedy as artistic director and choreographer, Crystal O'Keefe as choreographer, Jen Fecteau and Jen Prudden as drama directors and music directors Hillary Brooks and Amanda Potts. The production team is working with more than 60 third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students from South Elementary.
There will be three performances at West Middle School on Beacon Street, Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 14 at 1 p.m.
You won't need a "golden ticket" for the performance, but you will need an $8 ticket, which can be purchased at Learning Express, Bella Beads, South Elementary School from 8:15 to 9 a.m. on Monday, March 8 thru Friday, March 12, as well as at the door, according to organizers.
