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Willy Wonka and his Ooompa Loompas Come to East County Theater
Come see CYT East County's kids (8-18) put on this delightful musical that has more music in it than the classic 1971 movie!
El Cajon, CA – Come with us and live in a world of pure imagination! Well, at least for a couple hours! Christian Youth Theater (CYT) East County presents Willy Wonka, the classic story of a humble boy given the chance of a lifetime. This full-length musical production stars kids 8-18 years old from many different East County schools. It features memorable songs such as “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” “Cheer Up Charlie,” and more! Show dates are Nov. 14 -Nov. 16 and Nov. 21-Nov. 23 at Greenfield Middle School (1495 Greenfield Drive) in El Cajon, with matinee and evening performances.
Eccentric candy maker, Willy Wonka, has hidden just five golden tickets in his Wonka chocolate bars! Whoever finds these tickets will receive a once in a lifetime tour of the most mysterious and amazing candy factory in the world! Join Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas as they lead the humble young Charlie, the gluttonous Augustus Gloop. gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, TV junkie Mike Teavee, and the spoiled Veruca Salt through a maze of chocolate rivers, life lessons, and laughs. Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka is a musical treat for the whole family!
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.cytsandiego.org or by calling the box office at 619-588-0206. Pre-sale tickets are $15, tickets at the door are $18. Shows are selling out fast, so get your tickets today!
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About CYT San Diego
CYT is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 - 18. Its mission is to develop character in children and adults one stage at a time through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judeo-Christian values. Since its founding in San Diego in 1981, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater program in the nation with many locations across the country.
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Contact
To learn more about Willy Wonka, please contact:
CYT San Diego
Phone: (619) 588.0206
