The Upsala High School Drama Club will be performing “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” in the Upsala Auditorium April 13-15. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 3:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
The show revolves around the mysterious and eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka (Josiah Lojovich) and his contest where five lucky children find golden tickets and receive a tour of his wonderful factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate.
Four of the five children are insufferable brats (Nate Schumer, Danica Cheney, Bekha Scepaniak and Brooke Westrich). The fifth is Charlie Bucket (Matthew Abeler) who tours with his Grandpa Joe (Israil Pundsack).
During the performance you will hear your favorite songs from the movie such as “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got A Golden Ticket” and “I Want It Now.” You’ll also hear several new songs written for the stage version.
Playing the parents of the golden ticket holders are Kimmy Mrozek, Katie Prokott, Thomas Ripplinger and Kristen Smieja. Playing Charlie’s parents and grandparents are Callan Drill, Emma Guthrie, Haley Peterson, Sara Roerick and Andy Nelson.
Other cast members include Dylan Zimmerman, Aaron Cheney, Maria Vos, Marie Blonigen, Ruthie Flaa, Shanna Brenhaug, Dawn Evoniuk, Mat Hansen, Rachel Schlumpberger, Rachel Prom, Kailee Janssen, Lacey Brezinka, Sami Van Wienen, McKenzie Barth, Anne Vos, Savanna Johnson and Noelle Kedrowski.
And of course there are Oompa Loompas – played by Kristin Wuebkers, Mariah Prokott, Sara Herzog, Jessie Evoniuk, Mariah Schumer, Kendra Lange, Natalie Strassburg and Margaux Douvier.
Tickets are available at the door.
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