Vero Voce Theater presents 'Ronald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.'

Vero Voce Theater in St. Charles proudly presents "Ronald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr." May 16-24.

This special production features several of the Vero Voce staff playing adult roles alongside Vero Voce young performers.

Performances are Saturdays at 1 and 4:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. at Vero Voce, 951 State Ave., Suite F in St. Charles.

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse ("Jekyll & Hyde," "Doctor Dolittle") and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka Jr." is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

It follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory - or suffer the consequences.

The cast includes: Colin Callahan, Ron Gustin, Veronica Gustin, Naomi Gustin and Anna Harms, all of Batavia; Melissa Bronski of Big Rock; Macey Buckman, Charlie Karner, Jordie Karner, Alaina Karner and Sydney Warsaski, all of Elgin; Cora Cease, Abbey Harper, and Isabelle Schamberger, all of Geneva; Ella Hansen and Audrey Morreal, both of Huntley; David M. Rodriguez of Lisle; Jocelyn Adamski and Brian Rabinowitz, both of Oak Park; Jamey McDunn of Schaumburg; Amelia Hutson of South Elgin; Dennis Brown, Dawn Harkins, Daniel Hommowun, Miranda Keigher, Lucy Love, Jake Murphy, Megan Yarusso, and Nolan Zibble, all of St. Charles; and Joey Prette of Winfield.

Tickets can be purchased at www.verovoce.com or by calling the Vero Voce box office at (630) 584-0139.

Seating is general admission. Tickets are $15, or $9 for children, age 3 to 18.

Vero Voce was established in 2001 specializing in private voice, piano lessons and musical theater coaching. It expanded into a 7,000 square foot facility with multiple studios, classrooms, and a theater at 951 State Ave., Suite F, in St. Charles. Vero Voce is known for its theater teaching style, with elements of improvisation, actor input, characterization, scene study, tech awareness and confidence building.

More information about the productions and the many other offerings at Vero Voce can be obtained by visiting verovoce.com, or calling (630) 584-0139.