MUSICAL PERFORMANCE (Elementary/Middle School) Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr. Grades 2–8 Dates: March 2–May 16, 2027 (generally Tues/Thurs/Sat) Rehearsal Detail (NOTE: Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals): Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:30–6:30pm (March 2 – April 1); 4:30-7:30pm (April 6-22); 4:30-8:30 (April 27, 29) ​Saturdays: 1-6pm (March 6 – April 24) ​Technical Rehearsal: Sat., May 1, 1–8pm Dress Rehearsals: Tues-Thurs., May 4-6: 4:30-8:30pm ​Performances (8): Fri., May 7, 6pm; Sat. May 8, 1pm & 3pm; Sun. May 9, 1pm; Fri., May 14, 6pm; Sat. May 15, 1pm & 3pm; Sun. May 16, 1pm Location: Flex Studio/ Black Box Tuition: $600 (NO Audition required before registration) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. is your golden ticket to experiencing a crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical with plenty of delicious roles. With an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig, this 60-minute show also features songs from the beloved 1971 motion picture including "The Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," and "Pure Imagination." The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.