PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com
Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka JR tells the story of the famous candy inventor, Willy Wonka, and the chaos that ensues when he decides to open his factory gates to five lucky kids and their parents for a tour. The story follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket and his journey from poverty to winning the ultimate prize, and it is much greater than a lifetime supply of chocolate. Willy Wonka JR touches on the troubles that are brought about when kids are left to be spoiled and bossy, and also shows how you can make beautiful things with a touch of “pure imagination.”
PRODUCTION TEAM
Frank Sierra, Director
Jill Burdick, Director
Dominic Morenovilla, Assistant Director
Tessa Ogles, Assistant Director
Nick Ono, Assistant Director
Jordan Payne, Choreographer
Charlotte Smith, Assistant Director
Jake Wattenberger, Assistant Director
Ava Briscoe, Intern
Emily Darbee, Intern
Sarah Skenfield, Intern
Alex Neal, Producer
Zane Smith, Producer
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Stars Theatre Restaurant and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County have joined forces in creating the ultimate youth theatrical experience in Kern County focused on skill building, confidence and leadership cultivation.
The curtain is drawn at Stars Theatre and the stage lights come on to reveal a cast of children posed against a colorful background. This is the moment that all of the hard work and commitment pays off…our children are on stage and about to perform! As part of our performing arts experience, our children are mentored by a team of performance educators with professional directors and choreographers; Glamorized by a costumer; Supported by sound engineers, stage crew and many other professionals working together so that when the curtain is up, our children are given a real theater experience of a professional production.
We are so grateful to work with your talented child(ren) and we hope that this is an experience that they will cherish use through adulthood.
OUR TALENTED CAST
Willy Wonka - Mason McCarthy
Charlie Bucket - Addison Aguirre
Mrs. Bucket - Indie Murphy
Mr. Bucket - Joshua Guadarrama
Grandma Josephina/Squirrel - Ayden Zahn
Grandma Georgina/Squirrel - Madison Mendoza
Grandpa George/Squirrel - Rhys Parks
Grandpa Joe - Ezekiel Saldana
James/TV Kid - Silas Saldana
Matilda/Cook - Maci Neilson
Candy Man/Squirrel - Gideon Saldana
Phineous Trout/Squirrel - Gemma Giragosian
Phineas Trout/Squirrel - Sophia Austin
Augustus Gloop - Lauren Arambula
Mrs. Gloop - Rori Hampton
Veruca Salt - Aria Cohu
Mr. Salt - Alexxander Gonzalez
Violet - Leilani Broida
Mrs. Beauregarde - Chloe Hernandez
Mike Teavee - Levi Whitten
Ms. Teavee - Kyndall Kaff
Oompa Loompas - Addison Boland, Leah Larson, Briar Knight, Lizzie Mitts, Elaina Belle Story, Charlotte Hennessy, Sebastian Chavez, Evangeline Heber, Emma Orozco, Gage Roderick, Jordyn McLaughlin, Nylo Lopez, George Reish, Abby Burger, Madison Irysh, Evelina Parada
TV Kid/Candy Kid - Callum Orozco, Grayson Heber, Mason Solis, Evelynn Hennessy, Brooklyn Hoover, Ansel Boshant, Henry McLaughlin, Bryson Vega, Gavin Mills, Eloise Briscoe, Alyza Cross, Macky Chaffin, Miko Broida
Cook/Candy Kid - Derek Lindquist, Siren Verdusco, Aurora Rude, Lauren Damian, Camila Alaniz, Andersen Zahn, Zoey Patterson
Squirrel/Candy Kid - Sarah Adamson, Lincoln Whitten, William Sivesind, Sunny Guevara, Bailey Hoover, Mila Alvarez, Olivia Rhodes, Rosario Carter, Amrina Thind, Arya Locke
ABOUT US
The Stage Door Academy by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County is an organization that specializes in the education of youth in the visual and performing arts.
The enrichment of our children in the visual and performing arts has benefits of improving the skills of acting, singing, dancing, painting, drawing and sculpting. However, the most fundamental benefits of studying the fine arts are promoting creativity, gaining social skills by working in teams, building self-confidence and encouraging individuality in self-expression. We view these benefits as invaluable assets to mold children into becoming successful adults.
Please contact us for more information: (661) 325-3730
Visit our website at bgckc.org
Since 1992, Bakersfield Music Theatre (Stars) has provided quality musical theatre training to students ages 6 to 18. Summer workshop builds core skills that will advance students in the entertainment industry and beyond! Led by professionals in the performing arts, students will rehearse and gain valuable singing, dancing, and acting training. Stars’ exceptional technical staff will collaborate with directors to provide top-tier costuming, lighting/sound, props, and sets. The whole experience culminates with a Broadway-style performance on “the big stage” at Stars Theatre Restaurant in downtown Bakersfield.
Please contact us for more information: (661) 325-6100
Visit our website at bmtstars.com
