Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

November 10 - 18, 2018

Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage byLeslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl

Enjoy a trip to a world of “pure imagination” with Charlie Bucket and a host of other golden ticket winners, as they embark on a tour of Willy Wonka’s fabulous chocolate factory. Featuring songs from the 1971 Gene Wilder musical, this delightful show is sure to be a treat for children of all ages.

Willy Wonka Cast List

Thanks so much to all who came out for this show! We were so impressed with all the talented performers who auditioned, and we are even more excited to start working with you. There will be lots for everyone to do – at least two scenes per act and at least 6 scenes over the course of the show. We can’t wait to get started! See you in September! If you’d like to request audition feedback, please submit your request via this online form: https://goo.gl/forms/vifVtU1F9biV0DY62

 

-Meg Fischer Venuti

 

For those of you who were not cast due to conflicts or unmet casting restriction, we will cancel your registration and process your refund this week. We are so sorry that we can’t have you join us on this one but hope to see you back at PYT soon!

Gobstopper Snozzberry
Samantha Belding Wonka Lizzy Kundrat
Val Zvinyatskovsky Charlie Ben Siegel
Ash Prodromou Grandpa Joe Theo Gardiner
Yonatan Brutman Mike Teavee Kyle Vetter
Anna Sonsini Ms. Teavee Brynne Venneman
Beatrice Bell Veruca Salt Anya Colliou
Itai Kolin Mr. Salt Tanner Thompson
Cara Davidson Violet Beauregard Grace Gormley
Keira Wall Mrs. Beauregard Allison Hurley
Max Kelly Augustus Gloop Sahar Ophir
Sydney Cook Mrs. Gloop Arielle Shimoni
Ashley MacDonald Mrs. Bucket Sophia Cromarty
Ameer Ali Mr. Bucket Aidan Venneman
Mary Murphy Stroth Grandma Josephine Mieke Lawlor
Mia Corfmat Grandma Georgina Julia Segal
Grigori Goldman Grandpa George Dani Norton
Kiley Cox Phineous Trout Nila-ann Nag
Samantha Belding Candy Man Lizzy Kundrat
Libby Einav Candy Man’s Assistants Emily Mitchell
Shriya Manchanda Annabel Gardiner
Devin Yau James Luca Chondros
Lily Tunkelang Matilda Jillian Cheng
Maayan Pendler Producer Gabby D’Amour
Noam Radwin Boom Op Eliott Leblond
Avery Hartman Camera Man Colleen Craig
Oompa Loompas
Tessa Prodromou Anna Bronnikova
Tamar Boiman Isha Chudasama
Monica Yee Olivia Rosenthal
Danielle Ramberg Lola Bacchi
Mahaut de Boisset Eliza Sage
Hanna Olson Charlotte Kowal
Mia Corfmat Julia Segal
Kiley Cox Nila-ann Nag
Ashley Macdonald Sophia Cromarty
Squirrels
Nathan Yoon Dilan Alwyn
Sam Bergmann Devan Alwyn
Ben Zohar Kamran Amal Flemish
Lior Pendler Anthony Moragues
Alon Knaan David Levy
Violet Scandalis Ali Bollyky
Athena Hart Victoria Segal
Izzy Speiser Quinn Avery Kohlmeier
Zoey Simpson Sammie Stegina
Yael Radwin Siena Hahn
Rebecca Mestel
Sharise Luk Margaret Beery
Emily Hanken
Ella Bergmann Keira Lazareva
Emma Xie Lauren Edmondson
Christina Castro Mathilde Minty
Thea Kissiov Riya Kolappa
Candy Crazed Kids
Nathan Yoon Dilan Alwyn
Sam Bergmann Devan Alwyn
Ben Zohar Kamran Amal Flemish
Lior Pendler Anthony Moragues
Alon Knaan David Levy
Violet Scandalis Ali Bollyky
Athena Hart Victoria Segal
Izzy Speiser Quinn Avery Kohlmeier
Zoey Simpson Sammie Stegina
Yael Radwin Siena Hahn
Rebecca Mestel
Sharise Luk Margaret Beery
Emily Hanken
Ella Bergmann Keira Lazareva
Emma Xie Lauren Edmondson
Christina Castro Mathilde Minty
Thea Kissiov Riya Kolappa
Cooks and Servers
Nathan Yoon Dilan Alwyn
Alon Knaan David Levy
Rebecca Mestel
Sharise Luk Margaret Beery
Zoey Simpson Sammie Stegina
Violet Scandalis Ali Bollyky
Thea Kissiov Riya Kolappa
TV Kids
Sam Bergmann Devan Alwyn
Ben Zohar Kamran Amal Flemish
Lior Pendler Anthony Moragues
Athena Hart Victoria Segal
Izzy Speiser Quinn Avery Kohlmeier
Yael Radwin Siena Hahn
Emily Hanken
Ella Bergmann Keira Lazareva
Emma Xie Lauren Edmondson
Christina Castro Mathilde Minty
Whatzits
Libby Einav Emily Mitchell
Shriya Manchanda Annabel Gardiner
Devin Yau Luca Chondros
Lily Tunkelang Jillian Cheng
Maayan Pendler Gabby D’Amour
Noam Radwin Eliott Leblond
Avery Hartman Colleen Craig
Ameer Ali Aidan Venneman
Mary Murphy Stroth Mieke Lawlor
Grigori Goldman Dani Norton

 

Director/Choreographer: Meg Fischer Venuti

Vocal Director: Holly Smolik

Orchestra Director: Ande Jacobson

Set Design: Andrew Breithaupt

Lighting Design: Leonardo Hidalgo

Costume Design: Char DeRouin

Stage Manager: Caitlyn DeRouin

Putting on a full-scale musical is an enormous undertaking. There are sets to paint, costumes to sew, lights to hang, and much more. Our shows would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers. 

Peninsula Youth Theatre requires a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer time from each family participating in a CenterStage production (15 hours for the second child and 5 hours per child after that). Without this contribution of time and energy, it would be prohibitively expensive for us to put these shows on stage. 

Don’t have a child in the cast but still want to volunteer? PYT will be happy to have your help! Non-parent volunteers must be fingerprinted and pass a routine background check.  For more information about how you can become a PYT volunteer, email lhatten@pytnet.org.
A few things to know about our show specific volunteer positions:

  • Many volunteer positions require more than the minimum 25 hour commitment, particularly those in the theatre during the run of the show. These are very important positions that must be filled by committed people, so please understand what is expected of you before signing up for any of these roles. If you sign up for a position in the theatre, you should plan on working at ±5 performances as well as several nights of Tech rehearsal.
  • For the safety of all our volunteers, performers and staff, volunteers must follow the instructions of PYT and MVCPA staff at all times
  • Load-in and Strike (when we move the show in and out of the theater) are crucial to the success of the show and require a great deal of effort. ALL families are expected to participate in Load In and Strike. This is in addition to the expected 25 hours.
  • When volunteers don’t show up as expected, the work still needs to get done. Either other volunteers will have to fill the void, or more commonly, PYT must hire professional crew at great expense. This is an especially big concern during Load-in and Strike.
  • Enjoy yourself! Whether you have a special talent to contribute or want to learn a new skill, there is a place for you. Parent volunteers are an important part of the PYT community, and volunteering is a great way to feel connected to the process.

 

 

Backstage Crew

  • Time commitment: 5 Performances plus 3-4 nights of tech (35 hours)
  • Staff Contact: Stage manager
  • The Backstage Crew moves set pieces between scenes under the direction of the Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Managers
  • Must be reasonably fit and able to push, pull, lift, bend, etc.
  • Crew must dress in all black with closed toed shoes for performances

 

Body Microphones

  • Time commitment: 3-5 performances plus 1-3 nights tech (20-30 hours)
  • Staff Contact: Sound designer
  • The Body Microphone Committee is responsible for affixing mics to and removing mics from the actors.
  • Must be available to work during tech week and at least 5 performances including the 90-minute call time.

 

Costumes

  • Time Commitment; varies based on needs of show.  Extensive work during rehearsal run plus 1-2 performances and 1-2 nights tech.  25+ hours
  • Staff Contact: Costume designer
  • The Costume Committee assists the Costume Designer with fitting and costume construction during the rehearsal period.
  • SEWING SKILLS, PARTICULARY EXPERIENCE WITH SEWING MACHINE very helpful.
  • Committee members will also work shifts backstage during shows to assist with repairs of costumes.

 

Cueing

  • Time Commitment 3-5 performances plus 1-2 nights tech (25-30 hours)
  • Staff Contact: Producer
  • The Cueing Committee alerts cast members when they are needed on stage during dress rehearsals and performance.
  • Committee members generally work in pairs, with one following along in cueing script and one “runner” alerting cast members in Green Room of cues.
  • Committee members should become familiar with the script and all characters.

 

Dressers

  • Time Commitment 3-5 performances plus 1-2 nights tech (25-30 hours)
  • Staff Contact: Producer
  • The Dresser Committee assists with quick changes, provides assistance to cast members who need help with costumes changes
  • Makes sure the dressing rooms are kept neat and organized during show.

 

Followspots

  • Time Commitment 5 performances plus 3-4 nights of tech (35+ hours)
  • Staff Contact: Lighting Designer and Stage Manager
  • The Followspot operators run the spotlights that illuminate the actors on stage
  • During shows, Committee members will receive and execute lighting cues called by Stage Manager over headset
  • Must be willing to climb a tall vertical ladder and work on a catwalk in a relatively small space.

 

Green Room

  • Time Commitment: 3-5 performances plus 1-3 nights of tech (25+ hours)
  • Staff Contact: Producer
  • The Green Room Committee is responsible to supervising the cast members in the Green Room during tech week and performances.
  • Assist with keeping Green Room clean during and after performances

Makeup and Hair

  • Time Commitment: 4-5 performances plus 2-3 nights of tech (25+ hours)
  • Staff Contact: Hair and Makeup Designer
  • The Makeup and Hair Committee applies specialty makeup, executes specialty hair designs and puts on and takes off all wigs.
  • Commitee may also assist cast members with touch up to makeup applied at home

Soundboard Operator

  • Time Commitment: 5 Performances plus 3-4 nights of tech (35+ hours)
  • Staff Contact: Sound Designer
  • Operate Sound Board during performances, following script and running programmed cues
  • Follow flow of show and respond to changes as needed; adjust sound levels as necessary.
  • Test sound equipment and run sound checks prior to each performance; troubleshoot equipment during shows as needed

 

OTHER COMMITTEES

Cast Bios and Lobby Decorations

  • Time Commitment: 15 hours
  • Staff Contact: Producer
  • The Cast Bio committee is responsible for collecting, editing and proofing bios submitted by cast member and artistically displaying the photos and bios in a lobby display at the theater.
  • Photos provided by PYT’s photographer
  • Some work will need to be done at home and then the lobby displays are put up during tech week.
  • Committee will also produce for display a photo board showing the shows creative team and staff

Props

  • Time Commitment: Greatly varies show to show. Potentially 3-5 performances, 1-3 tech (25+ hours)
  • Staff Contact: Prop Master
  • Props include set dressing, furniture, table settings, costume accessories, various items actors carry, and various other objects used by the actors on stage.
  • Props Committee buys, builds or borrows to add artistic elements to the show.
  • Committee also supervises flow of props backstage during performances
  • Often, separate teams will be responsible for pre-show procurement of props and backstage prop management

Publicity

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours

Staff Contact:  Producer

  • The Publicity Committee is responsible for distributing posters in peninsula communities and helping to build the database of acceptable locations
  • Must be willing to use own vehicle for poster distribution activities and be willing to talk with local business owners.
  • This committee will require less than 25 hours of work, so committee members should supplement with another committee.

Scenic Painting

  • Time Commitment: varies depending on needs of show.  25+ hours
  • Staff Contact: Set Designer
  • The Painting Committee is responsible for painting the scenery for the show.
  • Artistic ability is not required.
  • Committee to assist in keeping paint shop clean, proper care of paintbrushes, etc

Set Building

  • Time Commitment: varies depending on needs of show.  25+ hours
  • Staff Contact: Technical Director
  • The Set Building Committee works with the Technical Director to build the sets for the show.
  • Carpentry skills are useful.
  • Close-toes shoes and proper clothing are required.
  • Set Builders generally take lead in deploying set at MVCPA at beginning of Tech Week

Tech Dinners/Cast Party

  • Time Commitment: 
  • Staff Contact: Producer
  • The Tech Dinner/Cast Party Committee is responsible for setting up and serving dinner to the cast member, staff , and volunteers during tech week and for cleaning up after dinner.
  • Committee will clean up following dinner
  • Committee members may be required to pick food up from vendors (local restaurants) on some occasions
  • Committee will also plan and run Cast Party at PYT studio:  plan entertainment and food for event and provide set up, supervision, food serving and clean up at event

Performances are held at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Adults  $24.00 *
Seniors 62+ $20.00*
Students 18 and under  $20.00*
Children 5 and under:  $12.00 *

Bring your class to one of our special school-time performances!

* Please note that the City of Mountain View adds a $2 per ticket facility use fee to all orders.  The city assesses additional fees depending on method of purchase.

Saturday 
Sat, Nov 10 at 2:00pm (Gobstopper)
Saturday 
Sat, Nov 10 at 7:30pm (Snozzberry)
Sunday 
Sun, Nov 11 at 1:00pm (Snozzberry)
Sunday 
Sun, Nov 11 at 6:30pm (Gobstopper)
Thursday 
Thu, Nov 15 at 9:30am (Snozzberry)
Call for Tickets
Friday 
Fri, Nov 16 at 9:30am (Gobstopper)
Call for Tickets
Friday 
Fri, Nov 16 at 7:30pm (Snozzberry)
Saturday 
Sat, Nov 17 at 2:00pm (Snozzberry)
Saturday 
Sat, Nov 17 at 7:30pm (Gobstopper)
Sunday 
Sun, Nov 18 at 1:00pm (Gobstopper)

Tickets may also be ordered through the Ticket office:

Phone: (650) 903-6000
Mail: Ticket Services, MVCPA, P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View CA 94040-7540
Fax: (650) 965-1727
Walk-up: 500 Castro Street, Mountain View
The Ticket office is open from 12pm – 6pm Wednesday through Saturday, and one hour prior to every ticketed performance.

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