Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 18-26, 2023 

School Day Matinee Dates: March 21-31, 2023 

Audition Dates: January 20-22, 2023 

Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket, from Mr. Willy Wonka! As you may have heard, my marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory is re-opening after many years... and you are one of the wondrously lucky few who will get to see inside its glorious walls! I am preparing fantastic surprises for you that will entrance, delight, intrigue, astonish, and perplex you beyond measure. Don’t be late! Please bring your Golden Ticket, at least one family member to look after you, and a heaping spoonful of Creativity and Imagination. Incredible things are in store for you here at the Wonka Chocolate Factory!  

Based on the book by Roald Dahl 
Dramatized by Richard R. George 

Best enjoyed by ages 6 and up 

Location: The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage 

Length of Show: Approximately 1 hour long

Sponsored by:  

Director's Note

In the words of the playwright, “Welcome to the tale of a delicious adventure in a wonderful  land…can’t you smell it already?” We are so happy to have you join us for this very special show. We hope you get to enjoy it with your classmates, teachers, friends, and family. At LCT, we are an organization of friends, students, community members, and teachers who all work together NOT like a factory…but like a family.

In this story, written many years ago, there are timeless themes to explore. In our present production, the one that is most meaningful to me as a director is the subject of family. The play focuses on Willy Wonka, some misguided youth, a group of self-motivated factory workers called “Oompa Loompas,” a sincere, genuine child named Charlie, and families who support all of them in their successes and failures alike. In the end, we hope our audience (that’s you!) enjoys witnessing this support and love which ultimately leads to…well…just watch and see!

As the importance of family (chosen and otherwise) is our theme, then I would be remiss not to thank our LCT Team and our cast and crew’s families for all their support during pre-production, throughout rehearsals, and for our production for all of you.

 

Sincerely,

Heather Branham

Resident Director and Company Manager

Cast

Narrator #1 / Oompa Loompa (Havyn CR Lowery)

Narrator #2 / Oompa Loompa (Joey Millea Hester)

Narrator #3 / Oompa Loompa (Cassidy Phillips)

Augustus Gloop (Dae Lancaster)

Veruca Salt (Taylinn Dickens)

Violet Beauregarde (Lynley White)

Mike Teavee (Carter Stiff)

Mr. Bucket / Oompa Loompa (Blake Martin)

Mrs. Bucket / Oompa Loompa (Jasmine Anderson)

Grandpa Joe (Ethan Thomas)

Grandma Josephine / Oompa Loompa (Morgan Caudill)

Grandpa George / Oompa Loompa (Liam Volland)

Grandma Georgina / Oompa Loompa (Maysan Faissal)

Charlie Bucket (Aubrianna Sharkey)

Willy Wonka (Harper Crosby)

Mrs. Gloop (Ireland Wolfe)

Mrs. Beauregarde (Gabriella Cortes)

Mr. Salt (Henry Dick)

Mrs. Salt (Isabelle Padgett)

Mr. Teavee (Vykai Forrester)

Mrs. Teavee (Chloe Breeze)

Cast & Crew

Jasmine is a 6th grader at Leestown Middle School. She loves to sing, read, and play with her goldendoodle, Zoe. This is her first performance at LCT, and she is very excited! Jasmine wants to be a pediatrician when she grows up.  

Cerise Archer is a sophomore in the pre-engineering program and a SCAPA theatre major at Lafayette High School. This is Cerise’s fifth production with LCT and first time Assistant Directing! Cerise’s recent credits include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. (Mrs. Claus), The Hobbit (Kili), Little Women (Beth), and The Hundred Dresses (Stage Manager).

 

Chloe is a Junior at Lafayette High School and SCAPA Drama Major. This is her first show at LCT and she is delighted to be onstage with such great actors. Her favorite shows she’s been in are Grease, Mamma Mia!, and The Wizard of Oz.  Thanks+love to all her family and friends. 

Morgan Caudill is a Junior in college currently studying both theatre and early childhood education. This is her first production with LCT and she is very excited to be working with them!

Camila is a 15-year-old student at Lafayette high school. She is currently a freshman and enjoys playing softball. This is her second time assistant stage managing for LCT and she has worked in tech crew for previous shows as well. 

Gabriella is a junior in the SCAPA theatre program at Lafayette. This will be her fourth production with LCT, her favorite of which was The Hobbit where she played Gollum. She is so very grateful for the opportunities given to her at LCT and for the amazing people involved.

Harper is a junior at SCAPA Lafayette and a creative writing major.  She has performed in SCAPA productions of Oliver, Madagascar Jr., The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  One day she hopes to own her own chocolate factory. 

Henry is in 8th grade. He has performed in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A New Musical (swing for Mike Teavee and Charlie Bucket). He has also been part of LCT’s The Hundred Dresses (Jack Beggles) and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.  (Donner). Henry enjoys running track. 

Taylinn is excited for her second LCT role. She has performed in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. (Elf) and was thrilled to be cast as Veruca for this production. In addition to acting, she enjoys dance, tennis, reading, and singing. Her favorite part of acting is getting to know the character.

Maysan is a 6th grader at Morton Middle School. She performed with LCT in The Hobbit. Maysan enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and dancing. She is excited to be part of bringing this story to the stage.

Vykai Forrester is a Junior at Bryan Station High School and he is thrilled to be playing Mr. Teavee in LCT’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This will be his first ever production with LCT. After graduating High School, Vykai would like to pursue an education in music.

Joey Millea Hester is currently a sophomore attending Lafayette High School. They participate in the Lafayette Advanced Women’s Choir and the Lexington Singers Children’s Chamber Choir. They've done productions with Saint Peter and Paul's School Theater Department and recently played Schmeck the elf in LCT's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr. 

Dae is a 6th grader at Caudill Middle School.  Dae is very excited to be participating in his first LCT production.  Dae has also performed with Innovation Arts Academy and The Lexington Theatre Company.  Dae also likes to play video games and board games.

Havyn is a 13-year-old who attends Southern Middle School. This is her first performance with LCT. She has always had an interest in acting and has participated in acting clubs at school and a few lessons at LCT. Her second love is playing music, specifically the guitar. 

Blake is an 8th grader at Jessie Clark Middle School and is so excited to perform for you! He has been involved in several LCT productions, most recently being The Hobbit (Bilbo Baggins) and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. (Santa). He cannot wait for you to see the show!

Isabelle is a freshman at Woodford County High School. She has been in White Christmas (Choir Member)at Woodford Theater, Beauty and the Beast (Lefou) at her middle school, The Hobbit (Oin) at LCT, Seussical Jr. (Wickersham Brother) at Woodford Theater, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (ensemble) at Woodford Theater.

Cassidy is a 9th grader in Scott County's virtual academy. They are a newcomer to LCT's stage but have performed with Bluegrass Theatre Guild in Frankfort in Disney's Descendants (Cruella), and Miracle on 34th Street (Elf). Cassidy has plans to major in theater in college.

Aubrianna is a 5th grader at Sandersville Elementary. She loves to act and sing. She has performed in two other plays, playing Jasmine in her school's production of Aladdin, and  Annie in her school's production of Annie. Currently, she wants to be an actress when she grows up.

Carter is 13 and in 7th grade. He goes to school at Edythe J. Hayes Middle School. He loves to read, and he loves to act at LCT. He has participated in four previous LCT shows, including A Wrinkle in Time (Charles Wallace), Rudolph (Fireball), and The Hobbit (Nori). Enjoy!

Ethan is a sophomore and member of StationARTS at BSHS, currently rehearsing for their production of The Music Man as bass in the barbershop quartet. This is his sixth performance with LCT, most recently as Yukon Cornelius in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.  He is a member of LCT's Company B.

Liam is a 5th grader at Julius Marks Elementary. He has performed with LCT in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr (Cowboy) and in Summer Theater School in A Series of Unfortunate Events (Klaus). He’s currently rehearsing for his school’s performance of Lion King (Simba). Liam plays soccer for LSC, plays trombone, and is in STLP. 

Lynley is a 5th grader at Wilmore Elementary School. She is very excited for her first show with Lexington Children’s Theatre, but she has previously played Alice in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Woodford Theatre.

Ireland Wolfe is so excited to be in her first show here at LCT! Other roles she has played are Elsa in Frozen Jr. (Innovation), Heather Duke in Heathers (Innovation), Mayzie in Seussical (Stage Right), and The Bird Woman in Mary Poppins (Woodford Theatre).

Special Thanks

Production Staff Credits

Heather N. Branham (Director)

Cerise Archer (Assistant Director)

Kai Henriques (Choreographer)

Maggie K. Foley (Scenic Design)

Gabriel Slusser (Lighting Design)

Katherine Brand (Costume Design)

Jeremy Kisling (Sound Design)

Kate Tayler (Stage Manager)

Camila Cortes (Assistant Stage Manager)

Gabriel Slusser (Technical Director)

Laika Myers (Assistant Technical Director)

Laika Myers, Gabriel Slusser (Carpenters)

GraceAnne Miles (Charge Artist)

GraceAnne Miles, Laika Myers (Scenic Painters)

GraceAnne Miles (Properties Manager)

GraceAnne Miles, Laika Myers (Properties Construction)

Marie Henderson (Costume Shop Manager)

Emily Hampton, Marie Henderson (Costume Construction)

Elena Boyle, Milo Calloway, Max Carter, Camila Cortes, Bird Gohde (Backstage Crew)

Angie Wolfe (Parent Volunteer Coordinator)

Front of House Manager (Dani Garner)

Hannah Fyffe, Dani Garner (Box Office)

Rhonda Bell, Shelbea Fordham, Liz Spurlock (Educational Materials)

Staff Bios

Rhonda is excited to continue her journey at LCT as Education Director. She holds an MA in Theatre from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and a BA from Berea College. Rhonda enjoys driving her car, watching cartoons, and having lively debates with her students.

Tavia has worked hard over the last 19 years to bring children’s theatre to Eastern Kentucky. She believes strongly that all children have the ability to be creative and through that creativity will discover the gifts they possess. She would like to thank LCT and the W. Paul and Lucille C. Little Foundation!

Heather is overjoyed to be back at LCT after an artistic odyssey spanning from "The Little Apple" of Manhattan, KS to "The Second City" of Chicago. She earned a Master of Arts from University of Kentucky and serves on the KPW board. Heather dedicates this season to Eddy and Huckleberry.

Returning home this season is Ashlee Collins. Since completing LCT’s Arts Administration internship in 2015, Ashlee has worked with theatres all over the country, including Chicago Children’s Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and most notably, with Broadway in Chicago as a marketing assistant during the first National Tour of Disney’s Aladdin!

Maggie Foley is currently one of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s (TCT) Technical Directors and the Charge Artist.  Since she joined TCT in 2021, she also served as the scenic designer for Seussified Christmas, High School Musical, and Once Upon a Mattress.  She is excited to return to LCT for Charlie as she was a full-time staff member from 2015-2021, during which time she served as the scenic designer for Alice in Wonderland (2016), Peter Pan Jr., Elephant and Piggy, Ghosts of Pineville, Annie (2019), Holes (2019), T’was the Night Before Christmas, and Alice in Wonderland (2021).

Shelbea Fordham is a graduate of Samford University. Recently she made her Italian debut with OperaViva! and performed at St Paul's Cathedral with the Cathedra Church of the Advent Choir. Credits include The Magic Flute (Papagena), Something Rotten! (Bea), Pirates of Penzance (Kate), and Cabaret (Fraulein Kost, Kit Kat Girl).

Hannah Fyffe is an Arts Administration Major at the University of Kentucky. She is also minoring in both Spanish and Studio Art. Hannah loves working with and exploring all art forms and mediums. Her many hobbies include roller skating, thrifting, collaging, and learning!

Dani’s journey with LCT started in the education department in 2015 and has continued through various roles over the years. Dani is immensely grateful to have the opportunity to serve the incredible young people in this community. Dani’s ultimate goal as an artist is to inspire young people to be the best artists and humans they can be.

Emily graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Theatre in 2020. She is passionate about costuming and the fiber arts! 

Marie's experience with LCT, and theatre altogether, began with a walk on role at the age of nine.  She is delighted to have closed the circle of her theatrical experience by coming "home" to LCT as a staff member. 

Kathryn started with LCT in 2015 as an Arts Administration Intern, became a full-time staff member in 2016, and since then has held a few different positions, most recently Director of Marketing and Analytics. Thanks to the LCT Family for all your love and support over the years!

Helen Killius has been a part of LCT since August 2021. She is a 2021 graduate of University of Kentucky and is excited to help create compelling stories for audiences of Lexington and beyond.

Welcome to LCT! We want this to be your theatre, a place where you feel empowered, enriched, and emboldened. I am so honored and humbled to work with such amazing and talented artists and individuals every day! Thank you for being here, for your support, and for being a part of the LCT Family.

Erin received her BA in Dramatic Arts from Centre College and her MFA in Dramatic Media from the University of Georgia. Erin is a published children's book illustrator and is developing her series of early chapter books, early graphic novels, and picture books as a writer and illustrator.

GraceAnne graduated from Centre College in 2012 with a BS in Philosophy/Fine Arts. She worked as a technical director, designer, and scenic painter before moving to North Carolina to complete her MFA in Scenic Art/Education at UNCSA in 2021.

Laika Myers is a recent graduate from Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Design and Technical Theatre. Laika is super excited to join the Lexington Children's Theatre team and to share her passion for theatre with them!

Rachel has a BA in English and a BS in Speech Therapy from U.K.  In her free time, she likes to hang out with her husband, Bobby, and their three dogs, read, run, and craft. She is a founding board member of First-Generation Women Achievers of the Bluegrass and a proud volunteer and board member for Girls on the Run.

Gabriel has worked throughout the southeast in positions ranging from sound engineer to lead electrician to shop foreman at theatres including Titusville Playhouse, Inc., Georgia Ensemble Theatre, and Buford Community Center. As LCT’s Technical Director, he facilitates the implementation of all scenic, lighting, audio, and projection elements for their season.

Liz, born and raised in Georgia, graduated from Columbus State University with her B.S. in Theatre Education. She has worked in many areas of theatre, including lighting, directing, and acting. Liz is excited to start her career in theatre education at Lexington Children’s Theatre!

Kate Tayler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from Bowling Green State University in Design & Technical Theatre. She is originally from Monroe, Michigan. Kate is very excited to continue sharing her love for stage management and for theatre for young audiences to LCT!

LCT Professional Staff

Rhonda Bell, Education Director 

Octavia Biggs, Program Director of Shooting Stars Youtheatre

Heather N. Branham, Resident Director / Company Manager

Ashlee Collins, Development Director 

Shelbea Fordham, Education Associate

Hannah Fyffe, Box Office Assistant

Dani Garner, Marketing and Patron Services Coordinator 

Marie Henderson, Costume Shop Manager

Kathryn Henriques, Director of Marketing and Analytics

Helen Killius, Marketing and Sales Manager

Jeremy Kisling, Producing Artistic Director

Erin McGuire-Thompson, Operations Manager 

GraceAnne Miles, Charge Artist / Properties Manager

Laika Myers, Assistant Technical Director

Rachel Ray, Managing Director

Gabriel Slusser, Technical Director

Liz Spurlock, Resident Teaching Artist 

Kate Tayler, Resident Stage Manager 

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Thank you to the donors who have honored the legacy of Larry and Vivian Snipes by donating to the Larry and Vivian Snipes Legacy Fund! These contributions will help us us write LCT’s next chapter by creating a fund that will sustain the theatre through the next several years, honor the legacy of Larry and Vivian, and underwrite the big ideas our new leadership will bring. To learn more about the Larry and Vivian Snipes Legacy Fund, or to make your contribution, visit www.lctonstage.org or contact Development Director, Ashlee Collins, at acollins@lctonstage.org or 859.254.4546 x230

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Tom and Susie Bell, Luther Deaton, James and Suzanne Elliott, Harold and Rebecca** Faulconer, Walter L. Gross, Stephen and Robin Jennings, Bruce and Jeannette Lucas, Chad Rudzik, Jason and Julie Sims, Jim Stokes and Jo Ann Czekalski, Robert and Ruth Straus

President’s Circle($1,000-2,499)
James C. Albisetti, Ann Bakhaus, Heather Barron, Robert and Judith Baumann, Mark and Laura Boison, Anne E. Bolton, Edward and Sherri Bullard, William and Ellen Chapman, John and Jill Cioci, Jim Clark and Don Granger, Julia and Timothy Costich, Norwood and Judy Cowgill, Chuck and Susan Creacy, Lisle & Katherine V. Dalton, Robert Elliston, Meredith Lane Ferguson, William Fortune, John L. Gohmann, James P. Gray, Gina Greathouse, Richard Greissman and Randolph Hollingsworth, Gail Hart and Dan Featherston, D. and Laura Hieronymus, Hilary Boone Foundation, Phillip and Nancy Hoffman, Stephanie Hong, Lane Charitable Foundation, William and Vange Lear, Anthony Burgett and William Loggins, Richard and Sue Masson, Steve and Cindy Matherly, Brian McCarty, Michael & Catherine Mills, Allen Norvell, Albert Pennybacker, Robert E. Putt, Michael and Gloria Rie, Doug and Melanie Roederer, Rob Rosenstein, Marion Rust, Marilyn Robie and Arthur Shechet, Andrea Schaefer, David Smith, Jim Spencer and Nan Plummer, Franklin D. Thompson, Ellen Tunnell, John Van Meter, Griffin and Sarah Wylie Van Meter, George M. VanMeter, Jr., Jayne and Alex Waldrop, Tracee Whitley, Harvie and Nellie Wilkinson, Rebecca and Greg Yeary, Chris and Josefine Young

Arts Advocate ($500-999)
Farra and Katie Alford, Janet Beard, Lynda Bebrowsky, Perry & Kristen Bentley, Bill Bernard, Tom and Cindy Bloch, Robert and Kelly Brewer, Robert and Bonnie Briggs, Brent Bruner and Matthew Carter, Eli and Mary Lynne Capilouto, Jeff and Lora Carter, Julie and Kerry Cauthen, Richard and Lisa Circeo, Tim and Debby Coleman, Tim and Marcia P. Cone, Craig L. Daniels, Larry and Martha Deener, Mark and Laura DelCotto, David and Melanie Dowell, Ben and Laura Eubank, David and Wendi Foley, Beverly Fortune, David and Katherine Gardner, Jill Gookin, Linda and Charles Gorton, Tyler Gossett, Astarré Gudino, Gerry and Cassie Harpel, Phyllis R. Hasbrouck, Georgia Henkel, Debra Hensley, Barry and Billie Hickey, Rose Hieronymous, April M. Howard, Christine and Michael Huskisson, Larry and Jan Isenhour, David and Katherine Johnson, Daniel and Erin Jones, Allison Kaiser, Roni Karbach, Edward and Mary Kasarskis, William Kyle, Nathan and Blair Lee, Joel and Tomoka Logan, Bob and Betty Lorch, Alison Macadam, Marc and Gwen Mathews, Jeff and Jayne McCann, Margaret McDuffie, Carol McLeod, Emily Meek, Jason D. Miller, Robert and Eleanor Milward, Michael and Robin Morrill, Becky Neal Ochenkoski, Frank and Rita Penn, Daniel and Angela Poposki, Martha Peterson and Brett Spear, Gregory Pettit, Kathy and John Plomin, David W. Richard, James and Yvonne Rickard, Joanna Rodes, David and Diane Rudder, Jack and Carol Russell, Billy Spickard and Janet, Scheeline, Jody Shoup, Melanie Simpson-Halpin, Larry and Vivian Snipes, Maury Sparrow and Craig Wahlgren, Robert Stadelman, Joshua R. Stephenson, John Stewart and Magdalene Karon, Harvey Sword, Tom Cheek and Fran Taylor, William W. and Barbara Thomason, Barbara S. Tilghman, Martha and Bobby Trussell, Lucy Ferguson VanMeter, Dorothy H. Clark and Woody VanMeter, Billy Van Pelt, II, John and Jacqueline Van Willigen, Derek Vaughan, Art and Lisa Walker, Luke Hodges and Tom Wallace, Mary-Alicha & Brian Weldon, Kyle William, Robert L. Williams, Willy Brown and Eddie Woods, Nathan Zamarron

Arts Partner ($300-499)
Glenn and Lisa Acree, Shevawn Akers, Sandra and Sanford Archer, Robert Arrasmith, Wanda Bertram, Carl and Barbara E. Boyer, Diane Boyer, Diane Brunn, Jeff Davis and Nancy Carpenter, John Morgan and Linda Carroll, Jim and Betty Cecil, Joseph Coleman, Glenda Creech, Rebecca Ann Davis, Thomas Young and Fiona Doherty, Nicky and Cara Drion, Letha Drury, Luke and Nancy Fallon, Barbara Farrell, John L. and Dianna Flanagan, Thomas Flanigan, Guy and Terry Graves, Curtis C. and Linda Green, Elias Gross, Lucy Hamilton, Paula C. Hanson, Ted and Katie Hardwick, Bill Betz and Susan G. Harkins, Xavier Hassert, Laura Ann Hayden, Lon and Ann Hays, Marie Houlihan, Leo and Vickie Hugenberg, Tobin Jenkins, Christina Keeling, John and Linda Kelver, Jon Kostelic, Dean Langdon, Wayne and Susan Lucas, Heather Lyons, Phyllis Macadam, Valerie Marshall, Everett and Alicia McCorvey, Sarah K. Mills, Grahmn Morgan, Bruce Nicol, Brett Nolan, Ted and Anne Clay Oldham, Jeremy Parker, Lois Anne Polan, Daisy Pulito, Kevin Pulsfort, Robert L. Quick, Michelle Reid, Mark Richardson, TJ and Mary Richardson, Mark T. Ruddell, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Kate Savage, Theodore Schatzki, Laura Schweitzer, Louise H. Shouse, Susan L. Simmons, Reginald Smith, Roger and Lynsey Sugarman, David Teuschler, Joyce Trivette, Craig and Madonna Turner, James C. and Marium VanMeter, Laurance B. VanMeter, Randall and Peggy Vaughn, Rick and Marla Ward, Rachel White, J.David and Susan Whitehouse, Rebecca Wichard, Kathryn Wilson, Jeff Woods, Isabel M. Yates, Julia C. Young

*In-Kind

**Deceased

Major Contributors

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Lexington Children’s Theatre with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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