CF Theatre to present ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka’

The College of Central Florida invites the community to savor the sweetness of a family friendly, live musical production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” on stage April 3-6 at the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road.

This imaginative student performance captures all the nostalgia of the classic children’s novel and the whimsical tunes of the 1971 film with a fantastical, futuristic steampunk aesthetic. A cast of 30 students will entertain audiences with bold, colorfully adorned costumes, high-energy choreography, daring stunts and enchanting songs.

“The 50 talented students involved in this extraordinary show are having the time of their lives while learning incredible skills,” said Nonalee Davis, CF assistant professor of theatre and the musical’s director. “We are bringing the wild, mechanical world of the chocolate factory to life, and it’s an engaging, visually captivating experience. Stunts performed by the cast add an extra layer of thrill, while the student tech crew has created intricate mechanical contraptions that make the kinetic energy possible. The result is an unforgettable blending of entertainment and education – in the most exciting way possible.”

The production is a collaboration between CF theatre, music and dance departments. Dr. Jason Longtin, professor of music, is the show’s music director; dance instructor Justine McDaniel is the choreographer; and Abigail Stallings, assistant professor of digital media, is the costume designer.

Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 3-5, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for non-CF students and can be purchased at cf.universitytickets.com or by calling 352-873-5810. Tickets are free for CF students, faculty and staff with valid I.D. For more information about CF Visual and Performing Arts events, visit CF.edu/theatre.

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