Willy Wonka Jr. on Stage at SMS this Weekend

The cast and crew of Willa Wonka Junior are behind closed doors at Scarsdale Middle School this week rehearsing for their big weekend of performances on Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21 at 7 pm. Based on Roald Dahl's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the story centers on an eccentric chocolate factory owner and a poor boy who hopes to win a tour of the mysterious factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate.

When we stopped by the cast of 35 actors from the eighth graders were dressed in costume and the stage crew of ten sixth-eighth grade were busy with the lights, the sound and the scenery.

We found the down and out bucket family singing "Think Positive," and reporter Phineous Trout with Mike and Ms. Teavee singing "I See it all on TV." Oompa Loompas dressed in chartreuse and sparkly wigs sashayed across the stage and Veruca Salt and Mrs. Gloop were happy to pose for pictures. Willy Wonka rolled out the candy cart and was resplendent in her tuxedo.

The entire cast looked like pros and it is sure to be a great show for the entire family. Tickets are $10 at the door and Willa Wonka candy bars will be sold during intermission, with the proceeds going to charity.

The cast and crew are led by Director Dorothy Golden, Musical Director Celia Cuk, Choreographer Rachele Ketterer and Technical Director Nicholas Lieto.

Will Wonka Junior
Scarsdale Middle School
Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21 at 7 pm
Tickets: $10.00