Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts P RO D U C TI O N O F
FRIDAY JULY 23 Words and Music by
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly 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 presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Who’s WHO in the World of WONKA Willy Wonka...…………………..…Georgia Attardi Charlie Bucket…………………...Aldan Philipson Candy Man…………………………...Grace Sweeney Grandpa Joe.................................Jason Lavery Augustus Gloop……...................Elena Asfendis Mrs. Gloop..........................................Gigi Failla Veruca Salt.......................................Zoe Kenney Mr. Salt…..................................Angelo Esposito Violet Beauregarde................Maria Guerrero Mrs. Beauregarde..............Carolena Blassuci Ms. Teavee……………………………..Jackie Rogers Mike Teavee…………………………....Ryan Macom Mr. Bucket……………………………..KJ Londregan Mrs. Bucket…………..………………...Shea Preston Grandma Georgina…………..Breanna Anglum Grandma Josephina………….…..Gianna Giglio Grandpa George.……………..Dante Kanterezhi Phineous Trout……………………….…..Carl Smith Oompa Loompa 1……………………....Olivia Conti Oompa Loompa 2…………………...Molly Kenney Oompa Loompa 3…………………..Devon Spiwak Oompa Loompa 4……………………..Kate O’Brien Oompa Loompa 5……………....Delaney Campos
Who’s WHO in the World of WONKA The C A N D Y M A N K I D S Matilda...Nina Williams James...Max DeVivo Joanne...Olivia Conti Judy...Molly Kenney Angelica...Kate O’Brien Shirley...Delaney Campos Becky...Savannah Lange Timothy...Jared Pesci Julie...Giuliana Maiorana Peter...Colton Dement Joey...Greyson Dement The O O M P A - L O O M P A S
Colton Dement, Giuliana Maiorana, Greyson Dement, Jared Pesci, Max DeVivo, Nina Williams, Savannah Lange, Breanna Anglum, Carl Smith, Dante Kanterezhi, Gianna Grigio, Grace Sweeney, KJ Londregan, Shea Preston The C H E F S
Olivia Conti, Molly Kenney, Devon Spiwak, Kate O’Brien, Delaney Campos, Colton Dement, Giuliana Maiorana, Greyson Dement, Jared Pesci, Max DeVivo, Nina Williams, Savannah Lange
MUSICAL NUMBERS Pure Imagination ……………………..…………Willy Wonka Golden Age of Chocolate..Wonka & Candy Man Kids The Candyman .....................Charlie, James, Matilda, The Candyman & The Candy Man Kids I Eat More……………………………...Augustus, Mrs. Gloop, Phineous Trout, & Chefs Think Positive………………………..Charlie & Mr. Bucket I See It All On TV………………………...Mike & Ms. Teavee Cheer Up, Charlie……………………..………...Grandpa Joe, Mrs. Bucket & Mr. Bucket Think Positive (Reprise)………………...……………Charlie I've Got A Golden Ticket……..Golden Ticket Winners & Parents At The Gates…………………………………………………...Wonka In This Room Here………………………………………..Wonka, Golden Ticket Winners, Parents Oompa-Loompa 1……………………...…..Oompa-Loompas & Augustus There’s No Knowing……..……………..Wonka & Parents Chew It…………………..Violet & Golden Ticket Winners Oompa-Loompa 2…………….Oompa-Loompas & Violet Flying/Burping Song………..…Grandpa Joe & Charlie I Want It Now!.........................................................Veruca Oompa-Loompa 3……….….Oompa-Loompas & Veruca Oompa-Loompa 4……………..Oompa-Loompas & Mike Finale……………………….Wonka, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, & Company
PRODUCTION STAFF Producer & Director
Anthony Greco
Producer & Choreographer Lighting Design
Jessica O’Brien Kyle Santopadre
Sound Design
Charlie Christensen
PRODUCTION INTERNS Direction:
Jessica Fegeley & Bryan Reimertz
Choreography:
Jessica Fegeley, Alyssa Kiselev, Ainsley Lang, Tiffany Ragusa
Stage Management:
Benjamin Neller & Kara Mortimer
Company Management:
Olivia Conti, Dani Lirov, & Paige Singer
SWEET THANKS Joanne Penrose, Dona Coffey, Chris Smaltini, Bridget DeVivo, Andrew Musser, Mike Jacoby, Joe Pulito, Kyle Santopadre, Charlie Christensen, the Count Basie technical crew, Chris Lammazo, Samantha Giustiniani, the Education Department, the incredible summer interns, and of course the parents for their continued support!
Dear Coach Anthony and Miss Jessica - we can't thank you enough for filling our kids and the theater with the magic of Willy Wonka! Thank you for showing our children that there is no life we know to compare with pure imagination! Aldan - you are definitely our golden ticket. Much love, Amanda, Winslow, Mommy and Daddy!
Breanna, through the years we have watched you grow, flourish, and develop into a beautiful young lady, inside & out. Keep working hard and believing in yourself. You are very talented and as long as you believe in yourself, all things are possible. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, Bre, you can do amazing things. " All The World Is A Stage" Embrace every moment! We love you, always, Dad, Mom & Alanna
To Dante Kanterezhi-Gatto It has been a true pleasure watching you grow into the kind, accepting, caring, motivated, passionate, driven individual you are becoming. We are impressed with how you have handled life's adversities. Willing to accept the challenge brought before you with grace and integrity. Your passion about our environment and the people and animals in it gives us hope for the future. We look forward to seeing what the future brings. We hope you always believe in yourself and have faith in your ability to make the world a better place. We're so proud of you and hope you see the wonderful individual we see in you! Keep your motivation to learn new things and your interests in the music, theatre, and sports. Keep lighting the world with kindness. Be strong, yet open-hearted. Be confident, yet humble. May you always be curious, kind, ambitious, sensible, generous and brave. We are so very proud of the fearless searching you did this year. To know yourself and live your values is a great gift, and being raised in this loving community, is the compass on your journey. You were chosen for this role for a reason so kill it! Put everything you have into the role you play, but always stay true to yourself and your beliefs, and through life. We love you to the moon and back! Love, Mama, Mommy and Alexandra
Carolena, aka Mrs. Beauregarde, We share the same strong feelings towards gum chewing. Violet should have listened to her mother!
We are so thrilled you are spending your summer once again, at your home away from home,Count Basie, with the people you love the most! Congrats to the cast of Willy Wonka and a world of thanks to Coach Anthony, Miss Jess and the team of amazing interns. CKB, you have been our golden ticket since day one. Love, Mom, Dad, Nicholas, Alice, Sally & Scout
Congratulations Delaney!! We are so proud of you. We love you Mom, Dad and Nolan.a
Congratulations Kate. Love Mom and Dad
Congratulations, Max! We’re so proud of the work you’re doing - Keep it up! Break-a-leg!!! Love, Mom, Dad, Boden, & Darcie
From fast feet to jazz hands you can do it all. We are so proud of you Ryan! Love, Mom, Dad, Brady and the Floods!
Savannah, Congratulations to you and the cast. We love watching you perform. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad
Dear Greyson, Keep reaching for the stars! You are an amazing performer! There is no stopping how far you will go.
Dear Colton, Oompa Loompa doopadee doo You’ve been the cutest Oompa Loompa since two Oompa loompa doopadee dee We wish we could tell a story like thee Oompa loompa doopadee dah We are so proud and know you’ll go far Oompa loompa doopade doo You are a star and we love you! Love, Mommy & Daddy
“You are…inevitable!” We are so proud of you and love you so much! Love, Mommy & Daddy