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Roald Dahl’s famous children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his visit to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. When Charlie Bucket discovers a golden ticket in his Wonka bar, he and his grandfather, Grandpa Joe, are granted the opportunity to visit Mr. Wonka’s Factory along with four other unique children and their guardians. From the beginning to the end, the tour of Wonka’s Factory brings laughter, learning, and lessons straight to the Hangar’s stage.

The Hangar’s production of Willy Wonka Junior is very amusing and educational with a focus on following rules, sharing, listening, working together, and learning how to use one’s imagination.

Adapted by Leslie Bricusse and directed by Stephanie Yankwitt, Willy Wonka Junior is the fourth of five productions that make up this summer’s KIDDSTUFF season, with a cast of campers from the Hangar’s Next Generation School of Theatre. Following Willy Wonka Junior, the Hangar will premiere its final KIDDSTUFF performance, a musical adaptation of Goodnight Moon from September 1-3, with show times at 10 am and noon.

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