"Willy Wonka Junior" on Wallman Stage
Fairmont State University's Town & Gown Summer Theatre 2009 features the world's most famous candy man.
The children's show, "Willy Wonka Junior," will be offered June 12-13 and June 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and June 14 at 2 p.m. at Wallman Hall Theatre on the main FSU campus. All tickets are $7. To order tickets, call the Box Office at (304) 367-4240.
"In today's economy, we know that it's become more difficult for people to afford to go out to a show," said Peter Lach, Dean of the FSU School of Fine Arts. "Making the fine arts accessible to the community is very important to us. Something new we are doing this summer is offering one date for each show that is 'pay what you can.' Admission on these dates will be by donation at the door."
The "Pay What You Can" show date is June 18 for "Willy Wonka Junior."
Dr. Francene Kirk will direct the Town & Gown Youth Company production of "Willy Wonka Junior," adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald. The show is based on the book "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl.
Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation, which features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa" and "I Want it Now" by Academy and Grammy award winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Dahl Estate.
The cast includes the following: Clayton Dunn (Willy Wonka); Christopher Yost (Charlie); Tyler Kovar (Grandpa Joe); Cassidy Thompson (Grandma Georgina); Brady Dunn (Mr. Bucket); Shannon Yost (Mrs. Bucket); Deidra Tobin (Grandma Josephina); Gatsby Rider (Grandpa George); T. Luke Sambol (James); Maddie La Follette (Matilda); Nora Perone (Mrs. Gloop); Danny McNeil (Augustus); Simone Cameon (Veruca Salt); Evan Storm (Mrs. Salt); Will McNeil (Mike Teavee); Lydia Strope (Ms. Teavee); Kailee Latocha (Violet); Claire Marie Tillman (Mrs. Beauregarde) and Madison Moyer (Penelope Trout). Oompa Lompas are Hunter Guire; Christopher Diserio; Leah Michael; Isabella Diserio; Emilee Latocha; Miranda Martin; Franchesca Aloi; Maggie Retton; Sinead Tobin; Cassidy Jones; Mary Grace Tillman; Madeleine Thompson; and Tyler Giorcelli. The Townspeople Dance Ensemble includes: Maddie LaFollette; Olivia Leadman; T. Luke Sambol; Mallory Leadman; Cassidy Rodriguez; Amy Frosch; Liz Barnhart; Natalie Amiano; Ashley Spedding; Kari Keefover; Austin Patterson; Logan Lehosit; Megan Lehosit; Sabrina Dahlia; Bryanna Fleming; Sarah Lemley; and Sierra Frosch.
