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Willy Wonka

The Joseph Stein Young Actors Studio presents the 2008 Main Stage Production of Willy Wonka. Teen age actors are chosen from open auditions and represent high schools from across northern Indiana.

 

Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy A. McDonald Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory By Roald Dahl

In cooperation with Music Theatre International's Broadway Junior Collection.

Directed by Regina Warren
Music Directed by Amber Bontrager
Technical Director Erin Bontrager

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,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.”

Willy WonkaAll of your favorite characters and songs (including “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination”) are featured in this show that overflows with music, comedy and heart. The memorable score by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, augmented by several new songs, has been neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Roald Dahl Estate. Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious new stage musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

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Main Stage Performances
The Round Barn Theatre

Sunday, May 11, 2008 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Theatre for Young Audiences
School Day Performances

Thursday, May 15, 2008 ~ 9:00 & 11:00 am
*Friday, May 16, 2008 ~ 9:00 & 11:00 am

*The TYA’s were originally scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 and 15. The Wednesday has been dropped and replaced with Friday the 15th due to school bookings/availability.

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Willy Wonka Cast

Tyler Miller Willy Wonka
NorthWood High School
Nicole Tompkins Charlie Bucket
St. Joseph High School
Jon Tyree Grandpa Joe
Plymouth High School
Lance Mullins Phineous Trout, James,
NorthWood H.S. 2007 Graduate Oompa Loompa, Cook
Susan Grothouse Grandma, Georgiana
Warsaw High School  
Celina Davis Veruca Salt,
Warsaw Home Schooled
Tom Eiser Mr. Salt
Triton High School
Emily Reth Violet Beauregarde, Matilda
John Adams High School
Tanner Smale Mr. Bucket, Mr. Beauregarde,
Elkhart Memorial High School  Squirrel
Ty Stutsman Mike Teavee
NorthWood High School
Ann Thompson Ms. Teavee, Grandma Josephina
Valparasio High School
Thomas Reid Grandpa George,
Northwood High School Oompa Loompa
Alex Kilmer Head Oompa Loompa
Trinity Lutheran of Elkhart
Cam Robertson Augustus Gloop, Squirrel
Plymouth High School
John Patrick Candy Man, Oompa Loompa
Plymouth High School
Haley Jaggers Oompa Loompa
Plymouth High School  
Nancy Tyree Mrs. Bucket
Plymouth High School  

 

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