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* Musical Numbers *
Narration
Opening Night…………………………..........The Producers
Avenue Q Theme…………………………………….Avenue Q
Always Look on the Bright Side……………..…...Spamalot
Morgan McEvoy, Maggie Bergin, Dylan Wicke, soloists
Hard Knock Life………………………………………….Annie
Narration
Never Say Goodbye………………………..Sunset Boulevard
Emma DiMaio, Courtney Evenson, Dylan Wicke, soloists
My Strongest Suit……………………………………….....Aida
Julia Craig, Kate MacPherson, Hope Kovera, Sarah Williams, soloists
I Go to Rio…………………………………….The Boy from Oz
Ben Gelber, soloist
Lindsay Tata, Jessica Stier, ensemble
I Just Can’t Wait to be King…………………..The Lion King
Adrian Gomes, Katie Evenson, soloists
The Circle of Life………………………………..The Lion King
Dallas Wicke, soloist
Narration
Castle on a Cloud………………………..……Les Miserables
One Short Day…………………………….................Wicked
Consider Yourself……………………………………….Oliver!
Narration
Run, Freedom, Run!....................................Urinetown
PJ Allen, soloist
You Can’t Stop the Beat…………………………...Hairspray
* Musical Numbers *
Wonka’s Factory
Pure Imagination…………………………………Willy Wonka
Golden Age of Chocolate…………………………Street People
The Bucket Shack
Outside the Bucket Shack
The Candy Man…………………….The Candy Man, Charlie,
Matilda, James, and Candy Kids
The Bucket Shack
Outside the Bucket Shack
The Gloops
I Eat More……………………Mrs. Gloop and Augustus Gloop
Veruca
Outside the Bucket Shack
Think Positive……………………...Charlie and Mrs. Bucket
The Bucket Shack
Violet Radio Station
Home of Mike Teavee
I See It All on TV……………...Mike Teavee and Mrs. Teavee
The Bucket Shack
Cheer Up, Charlie…………...Grandpa Joe and Mrs. Bucket
Two Weeks Later-Snowy Street
Think Positive (Reprise)………………………………..Charlie
I’ve Got a Golden Ticket………………………………..Charlie
Outside Wonka’s Factory
In This Room Here…..Wonka and Golden Ticket Winnners
The Chocolate Smelting Room
Oompa Loompa 1……………………………Oompa Loompas
Pink Candy Boat
There’s No Knowing………Willy Wonka, Kids, and Parents
The Inventing Room
Chew It……………………………..……...Violet Beauregarde
Oompa Loompa 2…………………………...Oompa Loompas
Fizzy Lifting Room
Flying……………………………….Grandpa Joe and Charlie
Burping Song……………………...Grandpa Joe and Charlie
The Nut Room
I Want it Now!..............................................Veruca Salt
Oompa Loompa 3…………………………...Oompa Loompas
Choco-Vision Room
Oompa Loompa 4…………………………...Oompa Loompas
End of the Tour
Finale………………………………………………….Entire Cast
* The Cast *
Willy Wonka Ben Gelber
Charlie Bucket Rebecca White
Mrs. Bucket Emma DiMaio
Grandma Josephina Lindsay Tata
Grandma Georgina Maggie Bergin
Grandpa George Morgan McEvoy
Grandpa Joe Dallas Wicke
James Adrian Gomes
Matilda Katie Evenson
Phineas Trout PJ Allen
Mrs. Gloop Sarah Williams
Augustus Gloop Gerard Apruzzese
The Candy Man/Mr. Salt Dylan Wicke
Veruca Salt Hope Kovera
Mrs. Beauregarde Courtney Evenson
Violet Beauregarde Jessica Stier
Mrs. Teavee Kate MacPherson
Mike Teavee Griffin Breen
Oompa Loompa 1 Julia Craig
Oompa Loompa 2 Sarah McRae
Oompa Loompa 3 Abigail Wall
Oompa Loompa Ensemble: Adrian Gomes, Allison Salvetti, Sarah
McRae, Gianna Portilla, Arwen Portilla, Katie Evenson, Morgan
McEvoy, Maggie Bergin, Lindsay Tata, Emma DiMaio, PJ Allen
Ensemble: Adrian Gomes, Allison Salvetti, Sarah McRae, Abigail
Wall, Gianna Portilla, Arwen Portilla, Katie Evenson, Julia Craig,
Morgan McEvoy, Maggie Bergin, Lindsay Tata, Emma DiMaio,
PJ Allen
We Found our Golden Ticket the day
you were born.
You’ve been shining ever since, Sarah!
We love you!
Mom, Dad, and
Jennie
Lindsay,
You light up our
world and the stage!
Best wishes to
you, the cast, and crew. Break a leg!
Mom, Dad, the
Esteves and Tata Family
Staff & Volunteer Staff
Cherilyn Marrocco…………………...……………SMTC Director
Candace Wicke………..………………….….....Executive Director
Jocelyn McGillian……………..…..….……….Executive Assistant
Jessi Resnick…………………..…………………..Intern Assistant
Petra Krugel…….…………...……………………...Stage Manager
Lyle Brehm………………...……………..Development Associate
Matthew Andrews……………………..….………..........….Sound
Craig Wicke, Dallas Wicke, Dylan Wicke.……….…..…..….Staging
Mickey McNany…………...………………………………….Sets
Pat Acevedo, Christina Williams…………….……….…Costumes
Monica Bergin, Sera Craig……………...…………….Concessions
Andrea Crowe, Christina Williams………………………..Ad Sales
David Scherzer……….……………………….…….Videographer
Board of Directors
Candace Wicke Heidi Evenson
Mark Jones William Hildebrant
Joe Ciresi Jesse Peterson
~ Cast ~
PJ ALLEN (Phineas Trout/Oompa Loompa)
PJ is making his musical theatre debut in this year’s
Summer Musical Theater productions of Willy Wonka
and the Voices Rising Showcase. He loves drawing,
beat boxing, and loves making up voice characters.
GERARD APRUZZESE (Augustus Gloop)
Gerard was on crew for thirteen years. He was the Stage
Manager and Lion understudy in The Wizard of Oz. at the
Summit Middle School. He also had a role in Exhibit This
at the Summit Middle School. He enjoyed making new
friends and practicing for all productions he was involved
in. He would like to thank his grandparents, family, and
friends for encouraging him through the whole
performance. He is grateful for all he has learned during
this year’s Summer Musical Theater Conservatory.
MAGGIE BERGIN (Grandma Georgina/Candy Kid/
Oompa Loompa)
Maggie is thrilled to study with Dr. Wicke again this
summer. Maggie just completed her second year with the
Continuo Arts Foundation’s Children’s Chorus. She is
going to be entering the 7th grade in September. Maggie
has previously been in several shows including Aladdin
Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Peter Pan and the A.P.E.
program. She thanks her friends and family for all of
their support.
GRIFFIN BREEN (Mike Teavee)
Griffin is entering the 8th grade in The Summit Middle
School. He has performed in the school’s fall comedy
show and had the role of the Mayor of Munchkin Land
in the Wizard of Oz . Griffin was also been a member
of the Bel Canto Choral Group for 2 years and was part
of the Paper Mill Playhouse summer theater program.
In addition to singing and acting, he plays the guitar,
lacrosse and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. In his
spare time he likes to hang out with friends, practice
lacrosse and making videos. Griffin is excited to be
part of the Continuo Arts Summer Program and play
Mike Teavee in the Willy Wonka Jr.
~ Cast ~
JULIA CRAIG (Oompa Loompa 1/Cook)
Julia Craig is a rising junior at Mount Saint Mary
Academy. She appeared previously in Sweeney
Todd and as the Flying Monkey in the Wizard of
Oz at Madison High School. She appeared as the
Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, the Genie in
Aladdin, and a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast,
all productions of the Continuo Arts Foundation
Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. Julia is
a member of the CAF Symphonic Chorus and
performed with Andre Rieu in 2010, at the
international premiere of Stephen James
Edward's Requiem for My Mother at the Vatican
in 2008, and the world premiere at Carnegie Hall
in 2006. Julia also sang at Carnegie Hall in 2009
for the premier of Stephen James Edward's A
Carol Fantasy, and Gary Fry's Hope in 2010.
EMMA DIMAIO (Mrs. Bucket/Cook/Oompa
Loompa)
Emma is 15 years old and a sophomore at
Governor Livingston High School. Emma has been
involved in theatre for 8 years. She has worked
with the Pebble Players in Annie and Bye Bye
Birdie. She also scored her first lead as Rose in The
Secret Garden with Peachcraft Studios. Her years
working with the Continuo Arts Foundation have
led her to fun roles in Beauty and the Beast and
Aladdin. Emma has enjoyed every minute working
with the Continuo Arts Foundation and looks
forward to working with them again soon. She
would like to thank her friends and family for their support.
COURTNEY EVENSON (Mrs. Beauregarde)
Courtney will be entering high school this year
and attending Summit High School. Courtney
was in the chorus of Stony Hill Players’ Annie in
2010. Courtney is a member of the Continuo
Arts Foundation Singers and a member of the
New Jersey Youth Chorus since 2008. Courtney
also plays the violin and competitive lacrosse
and field hockey. Courtney sang with the
Continuo Arts Foundation Children’s Chorus at
Carnegie Hall in 2006 for the world premiere of
Stephen James Edwards’ Requiem for My
Mother and in 2010 for the premiere of Gary
Fry’s Hope.
~ Cast ~
KATIE EVENSON (Matilda/Candy Man Kid/
Oompa Loompa)
Katie is a rising fifth grader at Brayton School,
Summit. Katie sang with the Continuo Arts
Foundation Children’s Chorus at Carnegie Hall in
2010 for the premiere of Gary Fry’s Hope. Katie
also sings with the Children’s Chorus at Central
Presbyterian Church in Summit, and will be
travelling with the chorus to Six Flags this year to
perform. Katie also enjoys playing softball and
lacrosse.
BENJAMIN GELBER (Willy Wonka)
Ben Gelber is fourteen years old and will be a
freshman at Cranford High School in
September. Ben has performed in Cranford on
the Orange Avenue School stage as Benny
Southstreet in Guys & Dolls, as the Stage
Manager in Our Town, and as a flamenco
dancer, radio announcer, and member of the
dance ensemble in Damn Yankees. Ben sings
in the school Chorus and accompanies the
school’s choral groups on piano. His piano
teacher, Mrs. Nancy Modell of Springfield, has
been teaching him Suzuki Method piano since he was eight. Ben has
participated in various piano performances and composition
competitions through her studio, achieving awards and recognition
for his efforts. This summer, Ben will be performing with the NJ
Shakespeare’s Summer Senior Corps and taking voice lessons. Ben
wishes to thank the talented staff and fellow performers at Continuo
Arts for a great summer theater experience, and his family for their
continued enthusiasm and support.
ADRIAN GOMES (James/Candy Man Kid/ Oompa
Loompa)
Adrian H Gomes enjoys music, theater and the arts. He is
eleven years old and the youngest of two brothers. At
Wharton Music Center, he takes private lessons in piano
and violin. He has been concert master in both the
Brayton School Fifth Grade orchestra and Brayton School
Symphony orchestra and was a member of the Brayton
School select chorus, St Teresa's Children's Choir. Adiran
has performed in Summit High School's rendition of
Oklahoma! in 2012 and The Music Man in 2009. As a
member of the Continuo Arts Foundation Children’s
Chorus, he has performed at NYC’s Capitale, at Carnegie
Hall in the Lee Kielsen Memorial, and in Atlantic City with
the Andre Rieu orchestra in a tribute to Michael Jackson.
In 2012, he was a featured soloist performing Berstein’s "Psalm 23"
from Chichester Psalms in various venues including the Minuetto
Festival.
~ Cast ~
This is Adrian's second participation in the Summer Music
Theater Conservatory. In 2011, he performed in the productions
of Beauty and the Beast, as the Sultan, and in Aladdin, as Le
Fou. A big thank you to Dr Wicke for the opportunities to express
his inner voice in music and dance.
HOPE KOVERA (Veruca Salt)
Hope Kovera is delighted to be performing
again with the Continuo Arts Foundation’s
Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. Her
SMTC performances have included
Cogsworth in last year’s production of
Beauty and the Beast and Dorothy in The
Wizard of Oz. Earlier this year, she reprised
her role as Dorothy in the Summit Middle
School’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
With the Continuo Arts Foundation’s
Children’s Chorus, she has performed the
European Premiere of Stephen Edwards’
Requiem for My Mother at the Festival In-
ternazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra in
Rome, the world premiere of Gary Fry’s
Hope in Carnegie Hall, and with the Andre
Rieu Orchestra in Atlantic City. Hope was chosen as the top
vocalist at Brayton Elementary School in Summit, representing
the school at the All-City Music Masters Program in 2010. This
fall, Hope will be entering eighth grade at Lawton C. Johnson
Summit Middle School where she is a member of the select choir,
Bel Canto. She is thankful for the expert direction of Dr. Wicke
and Cherilyn and for her family’s support.
KATE MACPHERSON (Mrs. Teavee)
Kate will be a junior next year at Summit High School.
Willy Wonka will be Kate’s third performance with the
Continuo Arts Foundation’s Summer Musical Theater
Conservatory and she is very excited. She has
participated in many other events with the Continuo
Arts Foundation, including performing the Edwards’
Requiem in Carnegie Hall and in Rome, Christmas
Time in the City in Carnegie Hall, and The Minuetto
Music Festival. She has had a lot of fun getting to know
the cast and working with Dr. Wicke and Ms. Marrocco.
She wishes everyone in the cast luck in the show!
~ Cast ~
MORGAN MCEVOY (Grandpa George, Cook,
Oompa Loompa)
Morgan is a rising senior at Summit High School and
is very excited to be performing in her second
season with the Continuo Arts Foundation’s
Summer Musical Theater Conservatory in the Voices
Rising Showcase and Willy Wonka. This past spring
she appeared in Summit high School’s musical
production of Oklahoma! As a member of the
ensemble, which was nominated for a 2012 Paper
Mill Rising Star Award. She has also appeared
onstage in the Summit High School Director’s
Showcase productions of Almost Maine, You Can’t
Take It With You, Clue and The Drowsy Chaperone
and has worked on the costume crews for the Sum-
mit High School musical productions of The Producers and
Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has also appeared in the LCJS
Middle School production of Ransom of Red Chief. Last summer
she appeared as Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, and as an
Attendant/Townsperson in Aladdin, in Continuo Arts’ Summer
Musical Theater Conservatory. She would like to thank her
parents and her sister, Mollie, and the entire case and crew,
especially Dr. Wicke, for all their support along the way.
SARAH MCRAE (Oompa Loompa 2/Candyman
Kid/Squirrel)
Sarah is 11 years old and lives in Berkeley Heights.
She will attend Columbia Middle School in the fall.
This is her first time attending the Summer
Musical Theater Conservatory. She has been in two
other productions before this. She takes dance
classes and singing lessons every week. She enjoys
reading, singing, hanging out with friends, and
plays soccer in her free time. She would like to
thank her friends and family for their support!
Also she would like to thank everyone at the
Summer Musical Theater Conservatory.
ARWEN PORTILLA (Candyman Kid/Oompa
Loompa/Sqirrel)
Arwen has been a soprano in the Continuo Arts
Foundation’s Children’s Chorus for the last two years. She
has also performed in numerous school concerts, and
productions. Past roles include Shanti in Jungle Book,
Mary in The Christmas Play, and a chorus member in
Annie. She has a keen interest in all aspects of musical
theater and wants to be a Director or Costume Designer
when she grows up.
Emma,
We are so proud of you and everything you have
accomplished! Keep singing always. We love
you!
Mom, Dad, and Jake
~ Cast ~
GIANNA PORTILLA (Candyman Kid/Oompa
Loompa/Squirrel)
Gianna has been an alto in the Continuo Arts
Foundation’s Children’s Chorus for the past two
years. She has also performed in numerous school
s and productions, including the Narrator in The
Christmas Play and a chorus member in Annie.
Gianna also plays piano and wants to start dance
classes. She is an avid writer and wants to be an
author one day.
ALLISON SALVETTI (Candyman Kid/Oompa
Loompa/Squirrel)
Allison is excited to be participating in the Continuo
Arts Foundation’s Summer Musical Theater
Conservatory. She loves acting, singing, gymnastics
and all kinds of dance. She is an accomplished
competitive Irish Dancer since the age of 5. Allison
has played the role of the Cowardly Lion in The
Wizard of Oz and has had the opportunity to play
an orphan and ghost on film. She is an excellent
student and will be entering 6th grade this
September.
JESSICA STIER (Violet Beauregarde)
Jessica is thrilled with her first year being a part
of the Continuo Arts Foundation’s Musical
Theater Conservatory. Jessica’s first leap into
performance began when she started to study
dance at Michelle’s Dance Studio at age five. In
2007, she was encouraged to study briefly at
Performer’s Theater Workshop in Maplewood,
NJ. Afterward, she took a short break from
musical theater and pursued dance training
until 2009. After being cast as Peter in the
musical Peter Pan, she was hooked! As a result,
in 2009 she began musical theater training at
the Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2010, Jessica was
accepted into the All-Stars. The All-Star Company rehearses two
musicals that tour to schools, hospitals, senior citizen residences,
and other local organizations. As part of the All-Star Company, she
took on many new roles, her favorite being Gertrude in Seussical. In
April, Jessica acted in an NYU student film titled Spitball. Jessica
recently studied voice with Jay Winston, and will study with Tom
Smargiassi in the Fall.
~ Cast ~
LINDSAY TATA (Grandma Jo-
sephina/Cook/Oompa Loompa)
Lindsay is thrilled to return to the Continuo Arts
Foundation’s Summer Musical Theater
Conservatory. She has performed with the Continuo
Arts’ Children’s Chorus for three years and will be a
founding member of Continuo Arts’ new ensemble
Chanticleers this fall. She has studied acting at
Front and Center and Playwright’s Theatre. She
had a lead role in the Salt Brook production this
past spring.
ABIGAIL WALL (Candyman Kid/Oompa
Loompa)
Abigail is thrilled to be participating in her
first Continuo Arts performance! She has
also recently performed in Winnie the Pooh
with the Pixie Dust Players in her hometown
of Summit and in Cinderella with Random
Farm Kids Mainstage Productions in
Elmsford, New York. She loves singing,
reading, swimming, and playing with her
brother and sister (Hi Ronan and Maeve!).
She is looking forward to starting 2nd grade
at Kent Place School in the fall. Thanks to
all at Continuo Arts for a terrific experience!
REBECCA WHITE (Charlie)
Rebecca is nine years old and will be a 5th grader at
Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield. She played
Iago in last summer's Summer Musical Theater
Conservatory’s production of Aladdin and a Villager
and Narrator in Beauty & the Beast. She also
performed in the chorus for the Scotch Plains JCC's
production of Bye Bye Birdie. Singing in the Continuo
Arts’ Children's Chorus for the past two years,
Rebecca performed with the chorus in NYC at
Capitale and with Andre Rieu in Atlantic City. She
has studied musical theatre and tap for the past two
years at the New Jersey Youth Theatre while also
receiving vocal coaching from Kerry & Betsy Stubbs.
Rebecca has been singing in the Westfield
Presbyterian Church's Childrens' Choir since she was
four. An accomplished cross country and regional class 5K runner,
Rebecca also plays lacrosse, rugby, chess, and clarinet and enjoys
tumbling, yoga, girl scouts, speaking Spanish, micro-financing
through Kiva.org, and anything involving science or mathematics.
To our favorite Westfield Boys,
You are all stars in our eyes! Good luck and Break a leg!
Dallas
Dylan
PJ
~ Cast ~
DALLAS WICKE (Grandpa Joe)
Dallas is a rising Sophomore at Westfield High School in
Westfield, NJ. Dallas plays trombone and is a member
of the Marching Band. He also sings with the Continuo
Arts Foundation’s The Continuos!, a Jersey Boys style
contemporary singing group. A veteran performer,
Dallas has appeared twice in Carnegie Hall, with
Andre Rieu at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Twice in
Vatican City as part of the Pro Musica e Arte Sacra
Series and the Festival Internazionale per Giovani
Musicisti, and at the Music Center at Strathmore with
the Turksoy Orchestra. He enjoys out door activities,
gaming, music and spending time with his friends.
DYLAN WICKE (Candy Man/Mr. Salt)
Dylan is a rising freshman at Westfield
High School in Westfield, NJ. Dylan plays
baritone and sings with the Continuo
Arts Continuos! with whom he has
appeared twice in Carnegie Hall, and
with Andre Rieu at Boardwalk Hall in
Atlantic City, and in Vatican City as
part of the Pro Musica E Arte Sacra
Series. Dylan enjoys outdoor activities,
gaming, music and spending time with
his friends.
SARAH WILLIAMS (Mrs. Gloop)
Sarah has enjoyed being involved with Continuo Arts
Singers for two seasons. She soloed in “The Savior of the
World” Easter Cantata this past April at the LDS Church
in Morristown and regularly sings in the church choir.
Sarah loves to play the piano at home and plays it for
church activities as well. She also enjoys playing the alto
saxophone in the Madison High School Wind Ensemble
and Jazz Band. This is her first time participating in
the Summer Musical Theater Conservatory.
* Synopsis *
Willy Wonka, owner of a magical chocolate factory, invites the audience to join
him in a world of “pure imagination” (Pure Imagination). Although Wonka excels
at making candy, he is ready to retire and find some “bright spark” to continue
his candy confectioning (Golden Age of Chocolate). Charlie Bucket’s family is poor.
The local Candy Man arrives with his candy cart of Wonka treats, and gives
Charlie a sample “on the house,” as well as yesterday’s paper (The Candy Man).
The paper contains exciting news: Willy Wonka is holding a contest! The five lucky
people who find Golden Tickets inside Wonka bars win a tour of the chocolate
factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. While returning to school, Charlie
learns the enormous eater, Augustus Gloop, has found the first Golden Ticket in
Frankfurt, Germany. Augustus and his mother describe how Augustus has been
carefully trained for the task of eating lots of food (I Eat More). The reporter,
Phineous Trout, announces that Veruca Salt has found the second Golden Ticket
in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Veruca’s father assisted her search by having his factory
workers shell chocolate wrappers. Charlie makes his way home to find his mother,
Mrs. Bucket, has lost her job at the laundry factory and worries the family will
starve. Charlie reminds his mother “the Bucket family always thinks positive”
(Think Positive). Charlie and his mother return home and, “surprise!” it’s
Charlie’s birthday! Charlie receives a Wonka bar as a birthday present, but no
Golden Ticket is found. The family tunes in the radio, only to learn Violet
Beauregarde, of Snellville, Georgia, has found the third Golden Ticket. Violet is a
gum chewer who switched to chocolate in order to win the contest. Phineous Trout
interrupts to announce Mike Teavee, in Television City, California, has found the
fourth Golden Ticket. Mike and his mother explain the only thing they need is TV,
the Internet and computer games (I See It All on TV). Charlie wishes he’d never
heard of “chocolate” or “Willy Wonka” and the family encourages Charlie to
cheer up (Cheer Up, Charlie). On his way to school, Charlie meets the Candy Man,
who gives Charlie his scarf. Charlie finds a coin buried in the snow, and offers to
post a notice about the lost coin. The Candy Man rewards Charlie with a Wonka
bar for being “such a good kid.” Charlie then purchases a Wonka bar and finds
the final Golden Ticket (Think Positive - Reprise and (I’ve Got a) Golden Ticket)! He
runs home to tell his family of his win and they decide Grandpa Joe should
accompany Charlie on the tour of Wonka’s factory (At The Gates). Wonka greets
the five winners and their parents at the gates, and they begin their tour of the
magical factory (In This Room Here). They arrive at the Chocolate Smelting Room
first. Augustus cannot resist tasting the chocolate and falls into a vat of it, which
hardens instantly like magic shell, trapping Augustus. The Oompa-Loompas
remove Augustus and his mother and reveal the moral of eating too much
(Oompa-Loompa 1). Wonka continues the tour by revealing a pink candy boat that
takes the remaining group on a psychedelic adventure down a chocolate river
(There’s No Knowing). They arrive at the Inventing Room where Violet is tempted
by the Everlasting Gourmet Gobstopper (Chew It). She snatches one, chews it, and
swells like a giant blueberry. The Oompa-Loompas remove her and her mother
and detail the moral of children who chew gum more than once in a while
(Oompa-Loompa 2). Charlie and Grandpa Joe are separated from the group and
discover the Fizzy Lifting Drink. They taste a bit of the drink and fly towards the
sky (Flying). They encounter an exhaust fan overhead but they discover that by
burping they float safely to the ground (Burping Song). They rejoin the group in the
Nut Room where Veruca demands a Squirrel, a pink candy boat and an Oompa-
Loompa (I Want It Now!). Veruca and her father disappear down a trash chute
that may or may not lead to the incinerator, and the Oompa-Loompas discuss the
moral of spoiled brats (Oompa-Loompa 3). With just Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Mike
and Ms. Teavee left, the tour reaches the Choco-Vision Room, where Mike meets
his temptation and is shrunk to barely six inches tall. The Oompa-Loompas
discuss the moral of too much TV and technology (Oompa-Loompa 4). At the
conclusion of the tour Charlie does something remarkable: he thanks Wonka for
the tour and admits to tasting the Fizzy Lifting Drink. Wonka reveals the tour was
a test of character and only Charlie has succeeded. Wonka proclaims Charlie as
his successor as Charlie’s family joins them at Wonka’s factory (Finale).
* The Directors *
CHERILYN MARROCCO (Director/Choreographer) is
a Miami /New York-based choreographer, director,
instructor and performer. She received a BFA from New
World School of the Arts/University of Florida Music
Theater Program. A native of Miami , Cherilyn trained at
the age of 4 at the Ballet Academy of Miami under the
direction of Tony Catanzaro and Lizette Piedra. She then
received a full scholarship at Miami City Ballet and
trained with renowned teachers Edward Villella, Violette
Verdy, and Nancy Raffa. Her repertoire includes such
classics as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Les Sylphides, Sleeping
Beauty, Serenade, Paquita, Valse Fantaise, Concerto Barrocco, Who Cares,
Raymonda, as well as a wide variety of modern and contemporary works. As
dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Cherilyn has had the privilege of
working in many different capacities. She has performed at such venues as
the International Hustle and Salsa Competition, Jacob’s Pillow in MA, and
Carnegie Hall under the direction of Dr. Candace Wicke. Her theater credits
include: “Carrie Pipperidge” in Carousel, “Peggy Sawyer” in 42nd Street,
“Ilona Ritter” in She Loves Me, “The Witch” in Into the Woods, “Iris” in No
Dogs Allowed, White Christmas the Musical, “Angela” in Fools Paradise and
as “Little Sally” in Urinetown the Musical at Actors Playhouse in which she
was nominated for a Carbonell Award at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts in 2007.
DR. CANDACE WICKE (Director) made her Carnegie
Hall conducting debut in 2002, premiering the Symphony of
Psalms by Imant Reminsh. As a champion of new music, Dr.
Wicke has premiered new works in many of her Carnegie Hall
appearances including the World premiere of Stephen Edward’s
Requiem for my Mother, Revelation, and the New York premiere of
the Ave Maria Mass. Sharing the stage in 2008 with the likes of the
Vienna Philharmonic, Christoph Eschenbach, and Helmuth
Rilling, Wicke conducted the European premiere and world-wide
television broadcast of the Edwards Requiem for my Mother with
the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra, and the City of
Prague Philharmonic at the prestigious Festival Internazionale di
Musica Sacre Series in Roma, Italy. In 2009, Wicke conducted the
world premiere of A Carol Fantasy by Stephen Edwards in
Carnegie Hall on the “Christmas Time in the City” concert series. Returning to
Carnegie Hall in 2010 for the Lee Kjelson Memorial “Sounds of Music Series” Wicke
conducted the Raminsh Missa Brevis in addition to a world premiere by composer
Gary Fry. In 2011, Wicke conducted the first Fesitval Internazionale di Arte per
Giovani Musicisti in Rome, Italy, and is also scheduled to conduct the concert 2,000
years in the making “Live from St. Peter’s Square”. This historic event is the first
professional concert to be presented in St. Peter’s Square, City Vaticano. Dr. Wicke
also served as the principal conductor for the 2012 Inaugural season of the Minuetto
Music Festival and will conduct the world premiere of Edward’s Missa Brevis in Rome,
Assisi, and Prague for the 2012 Giovani Musicisti Festival. Ensembles under her baton
have received national and international acclaim, performing for the Global
International Women’s Summit, Musica Mundi International, Legatus International,
and the Miami Civic Associations Young Artist Debut. Dr. Wicke’s international
experience also includes conducting the United States representative Wind Ensemble
at the Taipei Presidential Inauguration, the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus at St.
Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and the City of Prague Philharmonic, in Prague. St. Wicke is
President, Executive Director, and Principal Conductor for the Continuo Arts
Foundation. In these roles she is committed to procreating the arts through perfor-
mance, composition, education, and to fostering patronage for musical advancement
and exposure. She is a graduate of the University of Miami and Evangel University,
majoring in vocal and instrumental performance, music education, and conducting.
The Continuo Arts Foundation’s Summer Musical Theater Conservatory 2013
presents
A year with the Continuo Arts Foundation!
Fall/Winter Season
Choral Programs Begin
Community Concerts
Festival Internazionale di Arte Per Giovani Musicisti
Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Prague
Festival Pro Musica e Arte Sacra
Rome, Vatican City
“Home for the Holidays” Home Tour
“Christmas Time in the City” Concert Series
Winter/Spring Season
Choral Programs Continue
Community Concerts
“Sounds of Music” Concert Series
Minuetto Music Festival
Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
Continuo Arts Foundation… ...May the Music Live On