PROGRAM
Words and Music by
LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
Adapted for the stage by
Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Music adapted and arranged and additional lyrics by
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS
is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International
New York, NY
(212) 541-4684
mtishows.com
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Friday, June 20, 2025
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST
Rose
Oompa Loompa
This is Rose’s first musical, and she has loved all the singing and dancing! She also enjoys soccer with her friends and playing board games with her family. One day she dreams of traveling to Paris.
Infinity
Veruca
Infinity will be entering 8th grade at Classical Conversations in the fall. Outside of musical theater, Infinity loves to knit and crochet as well as write her own stories. Her favorite musical is Wicked!
Simone
Grandma Josephina/Squirrel
Simone enjoyed the Willy Wonka theater camp so much! She made new friends and learned a lot about acting. She loves being Grandma Josephina and also a Squirrel. Simone has performed in other summer productions and loves to sing and act. She also loves gymnastics and soccer. She is very grateful for this opportunity and wants to thank all of those involved in making Willy Wonka a huge success.
Nessa
Candy Man
Nessa has enjoyed this theater camp very much. She has made lots of friends and has visibly improved her acting skills. She is very grateful to be playing the role of Candy Man in this Willy Wonka production. She has also performed in other shows at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and at other summer camps, as well as at St Luke Catholic School where she attends school. She wants to send a heartfelt thank you to all of the wonderful directors and others involved in making the Willy Wonka production a huge success.
Allie
James/Squirrel
Allie is 12 years old and will be in 7th grade Besides her passion for theater, Allie loves to dance. This will be Allie’s 1st show with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She has seen a few shows and was inspired by watching her friend Elle on stage.
Avery
Mr. Salt
Avery is a soon-to-be third grader at Cumberland Road Elementary. He has seen many musicals over the years, but he fell in love with being on stage last fall when he played Colonel Hathi in The Jungle Book Jr. When he’s not performing, Avery enjoys art, basketball, and video games.
Brooke
Grandpa Joe
Brooke will be performing as Grandpa Joe in this week’s Willy Wonka kids. She is excited to perform this funny character alongside Charlie Bucket and to grow as an actor. Brooke started her theater experience last summer playing Sven in Ji-Eun Lee’s Frozen Kids. She also performed as a Gabby Girl in Aristocats Kids, and most recently she was Jafar’s squawking sidekick Iago in Aladdin Kids. Brooke loves making people laugh during her performances on stage. She also enjoys meeting other theater-loving kids during the productions. Brooke will be a 5th grader at Noble Crossing Elementary in Noblesville this fall. She also loves Harry Potter, penguin, frogs, turtles, and Pokémon.
Finley
Mrs. Gloop
Finley kicked off her acting journey by diving into a local improv class, and the rest is history! She had taken on unforgettable roles like Adventure Barbie, The Royalty Ancestor in The Addams Family, and even Olaf in Frozen. When she’s not dazzling on stage, Finley loves spending time with friends and family, getting lost in a good book, and looking forward to 5th grade!
Elle
Mrs. Beauregaurde
Elle is an incoming seventh grader at Holy Cross Lutheran School. In her spare time, she enjoys acting, singing, listening to Taylor Swift, spending time with her dog Betty, and hanging out with friends. Elle has been acting for four years. Her favorite production was The Little Mermaid.
Kyla
Grandma Georgina/Squirrel
Kyla just turned 10 and is going to be a 5th grader at FCI! This is her first play! She enjoys cheerleading, playing softball, and spending time with her friends. Kyla recently visited NYC and saw her first Broadway show!
Lilly
Ms. Teavee
Lilly is a 10-year-old fifth grader at Holy Cross Lutheran School. This is her fifth musical performance, and she’s thrilled to be part of Willy Wonka! Lilly is a true sports enthusiast—she loves swimming, basketball, and volleyball—and also enjoys playing the violin.
William
Oompa Loompa
William is a rising second grader at Thorpe Creek Elementary and Wonka is his first show. He likes the color red, basketball, playing 2k25 and hanging out with his friends.
Ben
Oompa Loompa
Ben is a rising second grader at Thorpe Creek Elementary. He is excited to be in his first show. He likes superheroes, art, YouTube and hanging out with his friends.
Maddie
Willy Wonka
Maddie is a rising 5th Grader at HIJH. This is her eighth production and her favorite roles have included Molly in Annie, Cat in the Hat in Suessical Musical and Edgar in Aristocats. Outside of the theater she likes tennis, ice skating and being with her friends.
Gigi
Violet Beauregaurde
Gigi, age 9, recently finished 3rd grade at Park Tudor. She is an avid dancer at Wishes Dance Studio, where she takes classes in everything from ballet to contemporary, jazz and hip hop. Gigi also enjoys playing tennis, doing art projects, and spending time with friends and family.
Charlotte
Charlie
Charlotte is 9 years old and going into fourth grade at FES. She loves acting, singing, and hanging out with her friends and family. This is her 8th production and her favorite role so far was riding a magic carpet as Aladdin. She has two siblings, Finley and Reece, who are twins.
Clara
Oompa Loompa
Clara will be a 2nd grader at Noble Crossing Elementary. She has enjoyed her violin lessons with Miss Maggie at JLMA. She is excited to be in her debut musical and especially likes Willy Wonka because she loves candy and chocolates. She is also involved in volleyball, gymnastics, and ballet.
Taylor
Mrs. Bucket/Squirrel
Taylor is 10 years old and going into 5th grade at Fall Creek Intermediate. This is her acting debut, and she’s excited to be part of Willy Wonka! Outside of theater, Taylor enjoys playing basketball and softball, hanging out with her friends, and listening to music. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Ben
Oompa Loompa
Ben is going in to 3rd grade at LRE and proud to be part of his 3rd performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. His past roles include Sven/Townsperson in Frozen and the Conductor/Constable/Kid in band in the Music Man. He has also appeared in several other student created shows locally, has been studying ukelele for over a year, and enjoys arts and crafts, Cub scouts, and video games!
Kimberly
Grandpa George/Squirrel
Kimberly is a student at Holy Cross. This is her very first performance in a show. She is thankful to her family for supporting her.
Reagan
Candy Kid/Squirrel
Reagan, age 9 & 1/2, will be a 4th grader at Cumberland Road Elementary. This is her 4th musical at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She performed in Annie Kids, The Music Man Kids, and 101 Dalmatians Kids in previous summers. Reagan LOVES to dance and has been dancing since she was 4 years old! For next school year, Reagan has been accepted onto the Robotics team, and she is super excited to see what she can make!
Fiona
Matilda/Squirrel
Fiona is 11 years old and going into 6th grade at Riverside Intermediate. She loves dancing and acting. She has been doing theater for about five years. Fiona has been doing dance for almost ten years. She loves her friends, family, and her dog Zoey. Her favorite roles include, Small Alice, Jasmine, and Marie!
Holden
Mike Teavee
Holden, age 9, is a 4th grader. He loves breakdancing, playing guitar and ukulele, and kicking the soccer ball around with friends. Holden is made for the stage—he brings big energy, a great sense of humor, and keeps his family laughing every day.
Sierra
Candy Kid/Squirrel
Sierra, age 11, is going into 6th-grade at St Simon Catholic School. She has been involved with tumbling and All-Star Cheerleading for 8 years. Sierra loves performing on stage and recently participated in her 1st Youth Summit. Outside of cheer, she enjoys softball and volleyball and outdoors. This is her 2nd production with Ji-Eun Lee where she previously debuted as Miss Spider in James & the Giant Peach.
Molly
Phineas Trout
Molly is a 9-year-old 5th grade student at Concord Elementary in Troy, Ohio. Molly is a born performer, starting her third year with the Pop Rocks jump rope team and has already performed at high-profile events including halftime shows for Penn State University and the University of North Carolina. Outside of jump rope, Molly loves dancing, creating art, swimming, and spending time with family.
Ila
Augustus
Ila Judd is an 8-year-old 3rd grade student at Fishback Creek Public Academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is starting her sixth year of dance, studying hip-hop, ballet, tap, and jazz—and she loves performing on stage. Ila is also a competitive swimmer with the Pike Swim Club. When she's not dancing or swimming, you can find her creating art or spending time with family.
Charli
Mr. Bucket/Squirrel
We are excited to have Charli on our stage in Willy Wonka Kids this evening! Break a leg!
Song List
Golden Age of Chocolate
At the Gates (Pure Imagination)
Factory Reveal Sequence
Oompa-Loompa 2
Oompla-Loompa 3
Burping Song
Oompa-Loompa 4
(I've Got a) Golden Ticket
Oompa-Loompa 1
I Want it Now
Finale
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Abigail Veselsky
Artistic Director
Claire Huntzinger
Student Counselor
Emma Shafer
Student Counselor
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Ji-Eun Lee
Stage Manager
Cassidy Lane
Tech
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young artists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
Willy Wonka Playbill - June 20, 2025