WILLY WONKA

NOVEMBER 10-19, 2023

Willy Wonka, based on Roald Dahl’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is treasured tale of an enigmatic candy man, and his quest to find an heir for his fantastic chocolate factory.

The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse, stages a contest, placing Golden Tickets in five scrumptious Wonka Bars. Whoever finds the tickets will win a tour of Wonka’s wondrous factory, and a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likable lass named Charlie Bucket. Along the way, four of the children don’t heed Wonka’s rules and receive their just desserts.

With mouth-watering adventures, elaborate sets, a live orchestra, and a cast of 70 talented Bay Area performers, Willy Wonka is fun for the whole family!

Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Tim McDonald
Directed by Leslie Stupple
Vocal Direction by Phil Johnson
Music Direction by Simon Buret de Longagne
Choreography Assistance by Megan Ionnane & Keira Rogers
Set and Scenic Design by Leslie Stupple and Janice Prey Wolfe
Choreography and Technical Direction by Leslie Stupple
Costume Design by Susan Melanson
Lighting Design by Rudy Chapman
Sound Design by Thor Audio Solutions
Aerial Rigging and Apparatus by Stephan Gaudreau/ Trapeze Arts, Inc.
Production Stage Manager Evie Scott
Production Assistants Anna Bartov & Isla Beltzner