WTP to present musical ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’

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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present the musical, Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka, Jr.,” on Wednesday, May 17, Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Performances will also be given on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. All performances will take place at the Wellesley Community Center, located at 219 Washington St. Tickets are priced $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors, and may be purchased in advance online at www.wellesleytheatreproject.org, or at the door for $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

Due to a high demand in participation, there are two talented casts filled with 70 students between the ages of seven and thirteen that comprise an electric ensemble of Candy Kids, and of course, the infamous Oompa-Loompas. Cast members of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka, Jr.” reside in Wellesley as well as neighboring communities including Weston, Waban, Dover, Auburndale, Needham, Natick, Chestnut Hill, and Concord.

Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka, Jr.” production staff includes: Hillary Drew, Director; Hannah Shihdanian, Choreographer; Eric Anderson Jr., Music Director; Alexa Lambert, Stage Manager; Ben Rush, Scenic Designer; Seif Cristobal, Lighting Designer; and Megan Pillsbury, Costume Designer. Words and Music are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, and the script was adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald, based on the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka, Jr.” is produced through special arrangements with Musical Theatre International, and is part of MTI’s Broadway Junior collection.

Wellesley Theatre Project is an arts academy and a Wellesley nonprofit devoted to providing students (PreK - 12th Grade) with the opportunity to study and experience theatre and performing arts through year round classes, staged productions, workshops and summer camps.

Registration is open for WTP’s 2017 Summer Camps. Sessions include three production camps geared for students between 2nd and 12th grade, in addition to one week Theatre Arts camps for Pre K- 12th grade. The production camps are: “The Lion King Jr.” (Grades 2-8), “Peter Pan” (Grades 2-12), and “Chicago” (Grades 8-12).

For more information visit www.wellesleytheatreproject.org or call (781-235-1550).