Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2024)
Produced by
Author: Roald Dahl
Book: David Greig
Music: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Director: Thom Allison
Venue
Young People’s Theatre – Ada Slaight Stage
Run
November 12th, 2024 – December 30th, 2024
Synopsis
Grab your golden ticket and join Charlie Bucket on this delectable adventure into Willy Wonka’s world famous chocolate factory! A world of pure imagination awaits as Charlie, Grandpa Joe and four golden ticket-winners embark on a journey brimming with chocolate rivers, gumdrop trees and mysterious Oompa Loompas.
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, now celebrating its 60th anniversary, enjoy this delightfully scrumptious musical adaptation that brings to life all of your favourite characters, songs – and confections. A gobstoppingly good time for the whole family! (youngpeoplestheatre.org)
Cast
| Ruth Acheampong | Violet Beauregarde / Oompa Loompa |
| Thomas Alderson | Understudy |
| Nick Boegel | Mike Teevee / Oompa Loompa |
| Deann deGruijter | Mrs. Green / Mrs. Teevee / Oompa Loompa |
| Madelyn Kriese | Understudy |
| Breton Lalama | Charlie Bucket |
| David Lopez | Augustus Gloop / Oompa Loompa |
| Caitlyn MacInnis | Veruca Salt / Oompa Loompa |
| Jacob MacInnis | Grandma Josephine / Mrs. Gloop / Oompa Loompa |
| Larry Mannell | Grandpa Joe |
| Zorana Sadiq | Mrs. Bucket / Cherry Sundae / Oompa Loompa |
| Michael Therriault | Willy Wonka |
| David Webb | Grandpa George / Mr. Salt / Oompa Loompa |
Creative Team
| Roald Dahl | Author |
| David Greig | Book |
| Marc Shaiman | Music |
| Marc Shaiman | Lyrics |
| Scott Wittman | Lyrics |
| Thom Allison | Director |
| Jeannie Wyse | Musical Director |
| Allison Plamondon | Choreographer |
| Brandon Kleiman | Set Designer |
| Ming Wong 黄慧明 | Costume Designer |
| Jareth Li | Lighting Designer |
| Brian Kenny | Sound Designer |
| Laura Warren | Projection Designer |
Music
| Alexa Belgrave | Musician |
| David MacDougall | Musician |
Production
| Chris Porter | Stage Manager |
| Emmanuelle So | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Ferne Hudson | Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager |
| Brianna Unger | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Daniela Aguilar Villasẽnor | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Carly Beamish | Stitcher |
| Grace Bevan | Wardrobe Painter |
| Everett Dalingwater | A2 |
| Hannah Dulong | Dresser |
| Hannah Dulong | Stitcher |
| Christine Eames | Props Builder |
| Rue Frischmuth | Junior Props Builder |
| Dustin George | Stitcher |
| Alex Gilbert | Cutter |
| Michael Grdosic | Props Builder |
| Brooklyn Johnson | Wigs |
| Shara-Lee Miller | Wardrobe Painter |
| Amanda LeBlanc | Stitcher |
| Callum Anklesaria | Audio Intern |
| Elisia Evans | Props Intern |
| Mika Bonifacio | Wardrobe Intern |
| Zev Levy | Stage Management Intern |
| Liliia Oskana | Props Intern |
Staff
| Zach Bruman | Director of Production and Planning |
| Sophia Fabiano | Technical Director |
| Ash Ovington | Assistant Technical Director |
| Aela Brown | Head of Lighting |
| Kate Dover | Interim Head of Lighting |
| Gordon Nesbitt | Head Scenic Carpenter |
| Gareth Algar | Interim Head Scenic Carpenter |
| Cian McWhinnie | Assistant Scenic Carpenter |
| Susanna Feng | Head Scenic Artist |
| Hilda Chu | Assistant Head Scenic Artist |
| Nina Hartt | Head of Properties |
| Mike Mills | Head of Audio |
| Janelle Stewart | Head of Wardrobe |
