Course Details

Willy Wonka Broadway Performers Grades: 6th-8th Wednesday: 5:15-7:15 p.m. Dates: 1/7-3/18 Venue: Athenaeum Center, Lakeview Address: 2936 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 Performance: Wednesday 3/18 Price: $450 The adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring beloved songs from the 1971 film – “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” and “Pure Imagination,” along with delightful new songs – Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical treat for all ages. Follow the enigmatic candy maker Willy Wonka as he announces a mysterious contest: five golden tickets hidden inside his famous candy bars will grant access to a once-in-a-lifetime tour of his top-secret chocolate factory. The winners? Four wildly eccentric children—Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavee—and one kind-hearted child, Charlie Bucket, who brings along his wise and loving Grandpa Joe. As the factory tour begins, the children encounter a world of delicious magic. But when the winners ignore Mr. Wonka’s rules, they face the whimsical and sometimes wacky consequences, delivered by the singing and dancing Oompa Loompas. Broadway Performers is a no-cut program designed for middle school actors to level up by learning advanced performance skills as they bring Skyline musicals to life onstage. Skillfully guided by a professional teaching artist, Performers are coached in solo vocal technique, sophisticated character development, and complex musical theatre choreography in spectacular musical numbers. From the moment auditions kick off on the first day, Performers feel the exhilaration of lighting up the stage as they showcase their talents. In addition to creating a full musical ensemble, every actor who participates is assigned a named role. Skyline musicals offer a perfect balance of dramatic, comedic, and enchanting roles where every actor can shine. Actors are given scripts, music, choreography videos, and access to more helpful materials on Skyline’s exclusive Actor Resource Page. Families receive detailed instructions on how to assemble an original costume, adding the perfect finishing touch to every show. Join Skyline’s Broadway Performers to focus talent and teamwork into a stunning final performance.