Mother McAuley Summer Campers Present 'Willy Wonka,' 'Seussical the Musical'

Chicago, IL, June 20, 2016 -- McAuley “Curtain Call” Theatre and Music Camp hits the boards with two summer productions on the auditorium stage at 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago..
Performance of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 and 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30.
“Seussical the Musical” will be performed at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, and noon on Thursday, June 30.
Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” tells the story of Wonka’s quest to find an heir to his magical chocolate factory. In the musical, we meet Charlie, who, along with four other children, wins a golden ticket to tour the chocolate factory with his grandfather.
“Suessical the Musical” is based on some of Dr. Suess’ most famous books including “Miss Gertude McFuzz”, “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Horton Hatches the Egg.” Narrated by the Cat in the Hat, the story follows Horton the elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing the Whos. Horton feels it is his duty to not only protect the Whos, but also guard an abandoned egg left by Mayzie La Bird.
McAuley’s Curtain Call Theater and Music Camp, which is open to both girls and boys in kindergarten through ninth grade, allows students to explore different areas of the performing arts, including acting, dancing, and singing. The campers not only perform in the two shows but help in the production by building various pieces of the set and props. Both shows are under the direction of McAuley alumnae and faculty members Carrie Alifantis ’87 and Julie McKee ’93. Many of the Curtain Call instructors also are former McAuley music and theatre alumnae who are now out working in the performing arts fields.
For more information, or to buy tickets, visit Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.