PLAYBILL
Words and Music by
LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
Adapted for the stage by
Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Music adapted and arranged and additional lyrics by
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS
is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International
New York, NY
(212) 541-4684
mtishows.com
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Friday, July 18, 2025
Goodwin Hall
inside Meridian Music School
845 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
CAST
Liliana
Willy Wonka
Liliana is thrilled to be playing the role of Willy Wonka in Meridian Music School's Summer Camp performance of Willy Wonka Kids! A rising 7th grader at St. Luke Catholic School, Liliana has appeared in school productions of Matilda Jr., Frozen Jr., Moana Jr., and Lion King Jr. She also played the role of July during Meridian Music School's Annie camp last summer. She'd like to thank the directors and cast for making this possible, as well as her parents for their support and for being the literal best parents ever.
Liv
Candy Man / Grandpa George
Liv is a fifth grader at Riverside Intermediate School. She enjoys volleyball, being with friends, and singing. Her all time favorite musical is Wicked. Liv is excited to be making her stage debut in this production of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory!
Griffin
Charlie Bucket
Griffin, 10, is excited to return to the stage this summer as Charlie Bucket! He was JoJo last year in Seussical Kids. Griffin enjoys playing hockey, writing stories, and creating comic books. Griffin wants to be an entrepreneur.
Anna S.
Mrs. Bucket / Oompa Loompa
Anna is 3rd grader at Prairie Trace Elementary. This is Anna’s first musical. She is a lover of music and dance, often creating performances with her family and friends. When not and camp Anna enjoys reading, writing, singing, dancing and swimming.
Sarah
Mr. Bucket / Oompa Loompa
Sarah, a sixth grader at Carmel Latin School, loves singing and being silly. This is her sixth musical performance. She likes trains, Legos and to swim in her free time. Sarah thanks Miss Ji-Eun and Miss Abbey for leading this fun sweet show!
Annika
Grandma Josephina / Oompa Loompa / Squirrel
Annika, age 9, is enjoying her first theater experience. Annika's passion is horseback riding and cuddling her bearded dragon, Twilight. She also loves reading and diving.
Amelia R.
Grandma Georgina / Oompa Loompa / Squirrel
Amelia loves to watch musicals just as much as she enjoys performing in them. Her favorite musicals is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She also enjoys jiu jitsu and soccer.
Amelie W.
Grandpa Joe
Amelie, age 12, is an incoming 6th grader at Clay Middle School. She has been in several productions including most recently Frozen, Beetlejuice and the Aristocats. She enjoys art, theater, reading, and learning Japanese. Also, she hates evil vending machines as much as she loves Wings of Fire.
Mae
James / Oompa Loompa / Squirrel
Mae is 8 years old and excited to participate in her first theater production. She will be a third grader this year at Smoky Row. When not reading, Mae enjoys gymnastics, swimming, and softball.
Harper
Matlida / Oompa Loompa / Squirrel
Harper is a third grader at Smoky Row Elementary and is excited to be in Wonka Kids! She studies dance at Turning Pointe Academy of Dance and is a member of the competition team. She loves to do crafts, read and spending time with friends when she isn’t singing or dancing.
Fiona
Phineas Trout / Oompa Loompa
Fiona, age 11, is a 6th-grade vocalist and choir student at Westlane Middle School. She has been studying vocals for two years with Ms. Kathryn Carpenter. Fiona loves performing in musical theater which includes performances in Matilda Jr., Little Mermaid Jr., Annie Kids, Alice in Wonderland Jr., and Beetlejuice Jr. with the Meridian Music School and Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. Also, she performed in Matilda the Musical this summer with the Washington Township Summer Stage and has 3 years experience performing as a vocalist in Indy Girls Rock. Outside of music, she enjoys softball and spending time with friends and family.
Annabelle L.
Augustus Gloop
Annabelle, age 8, is a third grader at Mohawk Elementary School. When she isn’t performing, she plays softball and basketball. Annabelle also enjoys traveling with her family, playing with her friends and cuddling with her dog, Scout.
Nora
Mrs. Gloop
Nora is 7 years old. She is so excited to be making her stage debut as Mrs. Gloop. Nora is a competitive dancer who also enjoys gymnastics and cheerleading. Nora can't wait to start second grade this fall.
Rose
Veruca Salt
This is Rose’s 4th musical, and her 2nd at Meridian. She is very excited to perform her role of Veruca Salt!
Mia
Mr. Salt
Mia, age 9, is a rising 4th grader at Towne Meadow Elementary. This is Mia’s 6th performance with Meridian Music School / JLMA. Mia also loves dancing and recently competed in her first Irish Dancing competition. When she’s not on stage, Mia loves spending time with friends and family and playing with her dog, Sumo.
Ana
Violet Beauregarde / Candy Kid
Ana will be a fifth grader at Carmel Latin School. She is very excited to “chew her way” thru her sixth musical show. She loves to sing, dance, perform and play with friends. Ana brings energy and smiles to everything she does!
Olivia
Mrs. Beauregarde / Candy Kid
Olivia is a 4th grader who enjoys crafting, plushies, swimming, and indoor rock climbing. While she has performed many times before in gymnastics competitions and other musical theater camps, this is her first part in a musical theater show.
Eliza
Mike Teavee / Candy Kid
Eliza, age 10, will be going into 5th grade at Prairie Trace Elementary School. She loves cats, drawing, and reading. She enjoys ice skating and playing piano.
Claire
Ms. Teavee / Candy Kid
Claire is excited to play a Candy Kid and Ms. Teavee in Wonka! This is her first full musical production with costumes, singing, and dancing. She loves to perform, is a member of a dance team, and also enjoys swimming for Carmel Swim Club, playing softball, reading and spending time with family and friends in her free time.
Song List
Golden Age of Chocolate
At the Gates (Pure Imagination)
Factory Reveal Sequence
Oompa-Loompa 2
Oompla-Loompa 3
Burping Song
Oompa-Loompa 4
(I've Got a) Golden Ticket
Oompa-Loompa 1
I Want it Now
Finale
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Abigail Veselsky
Artistic Director
Claire Huntzinger
Student Counselor
Emma Shafer
Student Counselor
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Ji-Eun Lee
Stage Manager
Cassidy Lane
Tech
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young artists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
