JACKSONVILLE —
Charlie Bucket’s family is poor. They do not have enough money to buy food or warm clothes, let alone candy.
The local candy man arrives with his candy cart of Wonka treats, and gives Charlie a sample “on the house,” as well as yesterday’s paper (The Candy Man) which announces that Willy Wonka is holding a contest!
The five lucky people who find Golden Tickets inside Wonka bars win a tour of his magical chocolate factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate!
Willy is ready to retire and find some “bright spark” to continue his candy confectioning.
The “pure imagination” world of “Willy Wonka” will come to life, onstage at the Cherokee Civic Theatre in Rusk Oct. 1-3 and Oct 8-9.
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable tale of the world-famous “Candy Man,” together with songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will enchant the entire family.
Director Castanya Breen and Producer Laura Cunningham weave story, music and an incredibly talented super-cast through the magical story.
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald; based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
“Willy Wonka” will be performed Oct. 1-3 and 8-9 at the historic Cherokee Civic Theatre, 157 W. 5th Street in Rusk.
For more information, call 903-683-2131 or visit www.cherokeetheatre.net.
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Part of the cast of the upcoming Cherokee Civic Theatre’s production of Willy Wonka pose during a recent rehearsal. Pictured from left to right are Ryan Petri, Jake LaGrone, Jacob Potter, Moira Debbs, Jamie Becker, Rachel Marquez, Donovan Trent, and, center front, Michael Moore. The CCT’s production of the famous tale of a boy who wins a chocolate factory will hit the stage in early October. Courtesy photo
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