Willy Wonka Jr. PM Session Program

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