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Local Youth Actors perform the classic story June 30 – July 1

Williamstown, KY – Stage Right Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to present “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” through their arts education program “Rising Stars Academy” June 30
and July 1st at Grant County High School’s Theatre.

For three weeks, 25 young artists ages 8-18 have worked together with industry professionals to bring Roald Dahl’s classic story to life in a fun and inventive way. The program is headed by local artist Mikinley Grace Lustenberg, who serves as the production’s director as well.
“For eight years Stage Right has done what it does best: provide high-quality arts education to the young artists of Grant County and the surrounding region,” Artistic Director John Siedenberg II said, “We’ve reached hundreds of families through our summer camps and we can’t wait for Grant County to see what these young artists have been working on this summer.”

The program, beginning in 2016 allows students of all levels to work together to bring a production to life. Some students have been performing since they were little while others are joining Stage Right to make their performing debut.

“These young artists not only experience the thrills of performing,” Siedenberg said, “they also develop crucial life skills throughout the experience. Public speaking, responsibility, perseverance, and teamwork are only a few of the things our students gain when they join one of these productions.”

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is dramatized by Richard R. George and based on the book by Roald Dahl. It follows the familiar story we all know and love:

“Roald Dahl’s classic story about a young boy named Charlie, a magical factory, and the mysterious owner of it. Oompa Loompas, A Chocolate River, and some peculiar squirrels all await you behind the gates of Willy Wonka’s factory this summer. Purchase your GOLDEN TICKET and join us for an adventure of a lifetime.”

Performances for the show will be:

• June 30 at 7:30
• July 1 at 3:30 and 7:30

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be presented at Grant County High School’s theatre.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.

For more information about Rising Stars Summer camp please email education@StageRightMTC.org