It’s countdown to opening night for “Willy Wonka Jr.”
The musical will be presented by the LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) Drama Club in three performances starting April 5th in the school Cafetorium.
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure.
Willy Wonka Jr.
LMPS Cafetorium
7 p.m. April 5th and 6th
2 p.m. April 7th
Adults – $10 – Students – $5
Under 4 – free
The 33-member cast has been practicing three times weekly but switches to daily practice next week, said Alison Garland, ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher and co-director of the musical with Mandy Christopher, 6th grade social studies teacher and theater sponsor. Jessica Washington, 6th grade science and 7the grade social studies teacher, is in charge of choreography and lights.
The 75-minute production includes 22 songs, said Mrs. Garland. It is open to the community.
Link to Google album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8xqZJcc5rMFiZt5t9
“Come see the mysterious candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka (played by Hannah Ivy), as he stages a contest by hiding a golden ticket into five of his delicious candy bars,” said Mrs. Christopher.
“The lucky people who discover these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate.
“As it turns out, four of the five golden ticket winners are unbearable to be around, but the fifth golden ticket winner is a very likeable young boy (played by Toby Harrell), who takes the tour along with his grandfather.
“The children learn they must follow the rules in the factory, or suffer the consequences.”
Concessions will be sold by the Drama Club Boosters Club and include popcorn, chips, cotton candy, drinks, candy bars and Sonic Drive-In cheeseburgers and sweet tea donated by the restaurant.
… Photos by Jim Willis, Lakeland Currents.
