The eccentric and enigmatic confection connoisseur Willy Wonka and the story of his chocolate factory will be brought to life on the Presser Performing Arts Center stage this weekend.
The show …
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The eccentric and enigmatic confection connoisseur Willy Wonka and the story of his chocolate factory will be brought to life on the Presser Performing Arts Center stage this weekend.
The show follows the classic tale of Willy Wonka, who will be portrayed by Brock Vermillion, and his journey to find the successor to his candy empire by hiding golden tickets in candy bars.
“There’s trials, there’s rewards, there’s good versus bad, all kinds of themes going on,” Rob Dalton, who portrays Grandpa Joe, said.
Director Lennette Brown said there are a lot of children in the play. Appearing in the show will be Vinton Lehnen as Charlie Bucket, Gabreyal Ulrich as Augustus Gloop, Lenox Mahnken as Mike Teavee, Katelyn Lay as Veruca Salt and Hannah Loyd as Violet Beauregarde. There are also candyman kids and plenty of Oompa Loompas who range from six to 14 years old.
“We’ve got some new kids who have never been in a show as Oompa Loompas and they’re having a good time,” Brown said.
Mayson’s Baked Goods will also be in attendance, serving up treats to satisfy that sweet tooth during the show.
The show will have a total of six perfrmances on Dec. 5, 6 and 7, as well as Dec. 12, 13 and 14. Tickets are available online through Purple Pass or at the door before each show.
Willy Wonka: Brock Vermillion
Charlie Bucket: Vinton Lehnen
Augustus Gloop: Gabreyal Ulrich
Mike Teavee: Lenox Mahnken
Veruca Salt: Katelyn Lay
Violet Beauregarde: Hannah Loyd
Miss Teavee: Sarah Mahnken
Mr. Bucket: Ethan Wiley
Mrs. Bucket: Gracelyn Penn
Mrs. Gloop: Angela Walch
Mrs. Salt: Sarah Gleeson
Mr. Beauregarde: Bailey Crum
Grandma Georgina: Amy Webber
Grandpa George: Justin Webber
Grandma Josephine: Elizabeth Windmann
Grandpa Joe: Rob Dalton
James: Evan Stuart
Matilda: Josalyn Grennan
Candyman: Logan Wilson
Candyman Kid: Celia Blackaby
Candyman Kid: Hailey Schmidt
Candyman Kid: Bristol Curtis
Candyman Kid: Josie Smith
Chef: Sarah Gleeson
Chef: Kelsey Kreyling
Oompa Loompas: Olivia Kaufman, Jackson Kaufman, Paxton Mahnken, Anna Wieberg, Brinley Spoor, Lauren Hanley, Zayden Levings, Lena Webber, Lauren Loyd, Lacie Reetz and Charlotte Beahan and Amiya George
Director: Lennette Brown
Stage Manager and Music Director: Katie Loyd
Assistant Stage Manager: Cora Lamb
Sound Crew: Mark Weaver
Backstage Crew: Marcus Moore
Lights and Projection: Michael Moore
Music Crew: Pete Nasir
Costumes and props: Sherry Reetz
Costumes and props: Barb Green
Choreography: Kay Cook
Set Crew: Martin Keller
Set Crew: Dale Vermillion
Kid Wrangler: Debbie Kaufman
