June 4–20, 2021 @ Knoxville Children's Theatre
Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation, presents a live production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The play is based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George. The play is performed June 4through June20, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m.and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Masks are required inside the theater. Ionopure air sanitizers are used throughout the theater.
Charlie Bucket ?nds a Golden Ticket in his Wonka Chocolate Bar, sending him and his Grandpa with four other children on an adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s renowned chocolate factory. One by one, the other children on the tour break the rules, but if Charlie survives the journey, he may ?nd an even greater reward. Recommended for audiences of all ages.
The play is performed by 20 young actors from ages 10 to 17. Willy Wonkaisplayed by KCT veteran Eric Magee and Charlie is played by Lucien Crane, who is making his debut with this production. Mike Teavee is played by Tiger Ladaa with Lena Kennedy playing Violet Beauregard, and Julia Lance as Veruca Salt. They are joined with KCT veterans Amelia Bumpus, Annabel Dattilo, Aubree Jones, Cooper Delamain, Graham Sexton, Janie Long, Leeland Robbins, Lily Segars, Maclain Turner, Maddy Grace Payneand Noe Etheridge. Taylor Brusseau, Maxwell Collins, Elliot Hager, and Lily Hungate are making their KCT debuts in this production.
The show is directed by guest director and University of Tennessee Theaterprofessor, Terry Silver-Alford. The play is designed by young student designers from ages 10 to 17. KCT veteran Quintin Rhodes provides the scenic design. Diego Almeida provides the lighting design with Samantha Owens assisting. Marianna Harrison and Conard Belitzdesign and build the costumes with assistance from Braelyn Read. The properties master is Alyssa Vogt with assistants Elle Etheridge and Addison White. The play’s stage manager is Harper Miller. KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.
Category: Theatre, Youth and Family