Theatre 360, a Pasadena-based award-winning, internationally recognized children’s theater company and school, is hosting a free virtual viewing of the musical “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR.” on YouTube on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Not only is this is a perfect opportunity to spend time with the family with a safe activity that won’t put anyone in danger of COVID-19, but it’s a chance to donate to Theatre 360, which is struggling to stay open in spite of the pandemic.
“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR” follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences.
“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR” has a flexible cast size with many featured and ensemble roles, including the singing and dancing Oompa Loompas.
To watch the movie, simply visit Theatre 360’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/
Donations are appreciated.
Theatre 360, located at 2623 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite 104 in Pasadena, offers professional theater productions and theater education to children ages 3 to 19. Since 2000, they have trained thousands of students on stage and backstage through classes and workshops, developing their talents and abilities into working theater professionals.
To learn more about the company and school, visit www.theatre360.org. There’s a Donate button on the page if you wish to help the theater.
