Royal City Musical Productions Inc. has announced a change to its fall production.
The performance rights to its original choice, Fiddler on the Roof, are unavailable.
RCMPI will instead be presenting Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.
The story of an eccentric candy maker and his quest to find an heir is now presented in the stage adaptation of the novel Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and features the songs from the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Willy Wonka has a large cast of adults and children including the five children’s lead roles of the lucky golden ticket winners who get a look inside the famous Chocolate Factory.
The production team for Willy Wonka will be artistic director Jane Martin, choreographer Deanna Clatworthy, and musical director Laurie Garbutt .
Auditions will be held June 20 to 22. Audition information is at www.rcmpi.com.
Tickets are now on sale through the River Run Centre box office for the six performances Nov. 24 to 28.
