WILLY WONKA KIDS
Directed by Avery Shellito
Performance Dates September 20-28, 2025
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR: J. Tyler Henderson, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Willy Wonka Kids is also presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Haynes Ace Hardware, and the Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau
Directed by Avery Shellito
Performance Dates September 20-28, 2025
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR: J. Tyler Henderson, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Willy Wonka Kids is also presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Haynes Ace Hardware, and the Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau
YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP DETAILS
AGES: 8-12
REGISTRATION OPENS: June 21 at 10am
AUDITION DATE: Saturday, July 12
REHEARSALS BEGIN: Saturday, August 16
REHEARSALS: Saturdays 9am-1pm
PERFORMANCES: September 20-28
REGISTRATION FEE: $295
REGISTRATION OPENS: June 21 at 10am
AUDITION DATE: Saturday, July 12
REHEARSALS BEGIN: Saturday, August 16
REHEARSALS: Saturdays 9am-1pm
PERFORMANCES: September 20-28
REGISTRATION FEE: $295
REGISTRATION INFORMATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RED CURTAIN THEATRE'S YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP AND PRODUCTION OF WILLY WONKA KIDS
REGISTRATION: This workshop is for ages 8-12. Registration will be available online from June 21, 2025, through July 11, 2025, or until registration is full, and will be on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of spots are available for this workshop. Once the workshop is full, a waiting list will be established. We anticipate having two casts for this production, but this is subject to change if registration does not fill up. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. BY PROCEEDING YOU WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. IF SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ACCORDING TO THE WAITING LIST.
REGISTRATION FEES: The registration fee for this workshop is $295. The registration fee must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 12, at Red Curtain Theatre in Downtown Conway (913 W Oak Street, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce). You will be sent a link to schedule your audition AFTER REGISTRATION (this is different than previous workshops). Every participant will be cast, auditions are for role placement only.
AUDITION PREPARATION: An email will be sent prior to auditions with song selections that you may choose from for your audition. The song you select should be memorized. You will sing along with a recorded accompaniment track during your audition. You may also be asked to read from the script during your audition. The script will be provided ahead of time for review. Everyone will also learn a short dance sequence with our choreographer.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be Saturdays from 9am-1pm beginning August 16, 2025. Rehearsals will be held at Red Curtain Theatre in Downtown Conway (913 W Oak Street, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce). The final tech/dress rehearsal for the Oompa Cast will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 9am-1pm. The final tech/dress rehearsal for the Loompa Cast will be held on Saturday, September 27 from 9am-1pm.
PERFORMANCES: Performances will be held at Red Curtain Theatre. The performance schedule is as follows:
OOMPA CAST
Saturday, September 20 at 5:30pm
Saturday, September 20 at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 21 at at 2:30pm
Sunday, September 21 at 5:30pm
LOOMPA CAST
Saturday, September 27 at 5:30pm
Saturday, September 27 at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 28 at at 2:30pm
Sunday, September 28 at 5:30pm
If needed, an additional performances will be added Sundays at 7:30pm.
TICKETS: Tickets may be purchased online at redcurtaintheatre.com or at the door if seats are available. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
REFUND POLICY: If you register then choose to withdraw from the workshop, we must be notified at least one week prior to the start of rehearsals. Please note that $50 of the registration fee is non-refundable due to materials that will have already been purchased for you. If cancelation occurs less than a week before rehearsals begin, no refunds will be issued.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance at rehearsals is extremely important when preparing for such a large production and we encourage each participant to be at every rehearsal if possible. Any conflicts with rehearsal must be disclosed and approved in advance. Exceptions to this rule due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the director. If you are removed due to attendance issues, the registration fee will not be reimbursed.
ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR POLICY: Red Curtain Theatre's mission is to provide an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires actors of all ages by offering performance opportunities through community theatre, youth workshops, private instruction, and dance. Negative attitudes and/or behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the use of foul language, disrespect toward the director, crew, volunteers and/or cast members, bullying, teasing and unwillingness to participate. The director has the option to remove you from the workshop due to poor attitude and/or behavior as determined by the director. If there is a situation where behavior and/or attitude is determined to be a problem, you will be notified once within 24 hours after rehearsal. If the situation does not improve by the following rehearsal, you will not be allowed back. If you are removed from our workshop due to negative attitude or behavior, the registration fee will not be reimbursed.
COMMUNICATIONS: All official communications regarding this workshop will be conducted by email and through Remind text messages.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. BY PROCEEDING YOU WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. IF SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ACCORDING TO THE WAITING LIST.
REGISTRATION FEES: The registration fee for this workshop is $295. The registration fee must be paid in full at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 12, at Red Curtain Theatre in Downtown Conway (913 W Oak Street, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce). You will be sent a link to schedule your audition AFTER REGISTRATION (this is different than previous workshops). Every participant will be cast, auditions are for role placement only.
AUDITION PREPARATION: An email will be sent prior to auditions with song selections that you may choose from for your audition. The song you select should be memorized. You will sing along with a recorded accompaniment track during your audition. You may also be asked to read from the script during your audition. The script will be provided ahead of time for review. Everyone will also learn a short dance sequence with our choreographer.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be Saturdays from 9am-1pm beginning August 16, 2025. Rehearsals will be held at Red Curtain Theatre in Downtown Conway (913 W Oak Street, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce). The final tech/dress rehearsal for the Oompa Cast will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 9am-1pm. The final tech/dress rehearsal for the Loompa Cast will be held on Saturday, September 27 from 9am-1pm.
PERFORMANCES: Performances will be held at Red Curtain Theatre. The performance schedule is as follows:
OOMPA CAST
Saturday, September 20 at 5:30pm
Saturday, September 20 at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 21 at at 2:30pm
Sunday, September 21 at 5:30pm
LOOMPA CAST
Saturday, September 27 at 5:30pm
Saturday, September 27 at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 28 at at 2:30pm
Sunday, September 28 at 5:30pm
If needed, an additional performances will be added Sundays at 7:30pm.
TICKETS: Tickets may be purchased online at redcurtaintheatre.com or at the door if seats are available. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
REFUND POLICY: If you register then choose to withdraw from the workshop, we must be notified at least one week prior to the start of rehearsals. Please note that $50 of the registration fee is non-refundable due to materials that will have already been purchased for you. If cancelation occurs less than a week before rehearsals begin, no refunds will be issued.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance at rehearsals is extremely important when preparing for such a large production and we encourage each participant to be at every rehearsal if possible. Any conflicts with rehearsal must be disclosed and approved in advance. Exceptions to this rule due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the director. If you are removed due to attendance issues, the registration fee will not be reimbursed.
ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR POLICY: Red Curtain Theatre's mission is to provide an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires actors of all ages by offering performance opportunities through community theatre, youth workshops, private instruction, and dance. Negative attitudes and/or behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the use of foul language, disrespect toward the director, crew, volunteers and/or cast members, bullying, teasing and unwillingness to participate. The director has the option to remove you from the workshop due to poor attitude and/or behavior as determined by the director. If there is a situation where behavior and/or attitude is determined to be a problem, you will be notified once within 24 hours after rehearsal. If the situation does not improve by the following rehearsal, you will not be allowed back. If you are removed from our workshop due to negative attitude or behavior, the registration fee will not be reimbursed.
COMMUNICATIONS: All official communications regarding this workshop will be conducted by email and through Remind text messages.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. BY PROCEEDING YOU WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. IF SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ACCORDING TO THE WAITING LIST.