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Willy Wonka comes to Gaylord

November 07, 2001

The Cathedral Players from from St. Mary Cathedral High School will open their 27th season with Roald Dahl's delightful fantasy of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", brought to the stage by Richard R. George. Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! The audience will see Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self-confidence and self-esteem. Each cast member depicts a special understanding of other people as, together, they experience a chocolate-candy fantasy. The entire production is smoothly tied together by an energetic and personable narrator, who bridges time and excites the audience with creative anticipation. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you! Performances of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are scheduled for November 15th-17th at 7:30p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Centre in Gaylord. Tickets are $5.00 for students and children and $8.00 for adults. Balcony seating, which includes special thematic refreshments, is available for $15 per person. Tickets are on sale at the door or at the St. Mary Cathedral High School office.