“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” November 21, 2008

The Denver Victorian Playhouse presents

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Roald Dahl

Adapted by Richard R. George

Directed by Rita Broderick

The story revolves around a boy called Charlie Bucket and the strange happening at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket is not stronger, faster or better than other children; his family is not rich, powerful, or well connected. But, he was the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.

The Denver Victorian Playhouse opens “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, November 21 through December 21 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. Additional performance on Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $22.00 Adult; $12 Children (12 and under) and available by calling 303-433-4343. More information at www.denvervic.com

Rita Broderick directs Nils Swanson as Narrator and Wonka understudy, Austin Terrell as Willy Wonka, Mateo Correa as Charlie Bucket, Laura Booze as Grandma Josephine, Dell Domnik as Grandpa Joe, Ellie Fotaki as Mrs. Beauregarde & Mrs. Bucket, Jordan Morgan as Violet Beauregarde, Rich Young as Mr. Gloop, Theo Kranidas as Augustus Gloop, Harry Cruzan as Mr. Salt, Jullianna Pullis as Veruca Salt, Donovan Fountain as Mike Teavee and Robert Payo as Mr. Teavee. Ali Oksner is cast as the Girl Understudy and Kai Klose as the Boy Understudy.

“This show is very appropriate for Holiday season.” said Director Rita Broderick, “The reason “Charlie” works so well at this time of year is that the script itself warns against the 7 deadly sins; lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The cast was asked to choose the sins they think most apply to the character they are playing and we are revisiting these choices throughout the rehearsal process. The positive message is the “Golden Ticket” reward for avoiding them! And, yes, we will have Wonka Bars with the 5 Golden Tickets hidden in them.”

Original music is being composed by Trevor Rutkowski with sound design by award-winner El Armstrong. Scenic Designer James Holley comes back to the Vic after finishing his work with Paleoartist Gary Staab on the installation of the two large-scale dinosaur sculptures—Camarasaurus and Ceratosaurus—that are on permanent display in the Museum’s parking garage. Karalyn “Star” Pytel designed the lighting for “Charlie” and Ashley Cloutier returns for the third time as costume designer.

Considered one of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, the book was adapted into two major motion pictures: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.

Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Charlie Bucket is the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
Nov. 21- Dec. 21, 2008
Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm.
Tickets $22.00 Adult / $12.00 Children 12 and under
4201 Hooker St., Denver
Call 303-433-4343 or online at denvervic.com
Not suitable for children under 4