Wellesley Theatre Project Presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.

Contact: Hillary Drew at 781-235-1550
www.wellesleytheatreproject.org
hillary@wellesleytheatreproject.org

WELLESLEY THEATRE PROJECT PRESENTS ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA, JR.
Step into a world of pure imagination

For Immediate Release: (Wellesley, MA) Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present the musical,
Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA, JR. Wednesday May 17, Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19, at
5:30pm and 7:30pm and Saturday, May 20 at 2pm and 5pm. All performances will take place at the
Wellesley Community Center, located at 219 Washington St, Wellesley MA. Tickets are priced $12 for
adults and $8 for students and seniors, and may be purchased online at www.wellesleytheatreproject.org/tickets in advance, or at the door for $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

Specially adapted from Roald Dahl’s timeless 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and his
1971 screenplay, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA JR. includes
all your favorite infectious, danceable songs like “The Candy Man, “Pure Imagination,” and “Oompa
Loompa.” World famous candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, has decided to retire and is looking for an
heir to take over his factory. Five lucky winners of Wonka’s contest will find golden tickets inside of
Wonka chocolate bars, and receive a tour of Wonka’s factory, and a lifetime supply of chocolate. Follow
Charlie, Augustus, Violet, Veruca, Mike Teavee, and their parents on a delicious adventure to Wonka’s
factory. Will they be able to follow the rules at Wonka’s factory- or will they suffer the consequences?

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 and 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 about Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA JR., Celebrating Five Years...A Teal Tie
Affair!, or upcoming summer camps, visit the following website, www.wellesleytheatreproject.or... or call
781-235-1550.