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Children's play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory also will premiere performance for remodeled Jones Auditorium Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

Charlie

KINGSVILLE (February 7, 2006) — The classic Roald Dahl story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been adapted for the stage by Dr. David Deacon, professor of theatre at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and will be the children’s play for the 2005-2006 theatre season.

The public is invited to attend a one-night only preview performance Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in the newly remodeled Jones Auditorium on campus. Admission is $1.

Following the public preview performance, a week of morning performances for area schools takes place Feb. 13-17.

Jones Auditorium, which last had a face lift in 1980, has had extensive work done to the stage rigging, lighting and sound systems, as well as improvements for persons with disabilities. A new ramp for wheel chair accessibility has been constructed on the south side of the building. In addition, restrooms also have been upgraded, a system for flying curtains and scenery has been installed, as well as state-of-the art sound and lighting.

Deacon directs the production along with A&M-Kingsville students Michael Verderber and O’Ryan White. Stage manager for the production is Rick Saenz.

The cast is made up of community members and Texas A&M-Kingsville students. They include:

Garrett Henke as Charlie; Barry Berryhill as Willy Wonka; Clifford Moore as Grandfather Joe; Carolyn Fees as Grandma Josefina; Kim Guerra as Charlie’s mother; Christi Lopez as the Chocolate Elf; Edgar Torres in the role of Adolph Ficklegruber; Chris Ramos plays the part of Augustus Gloop; Gabriel Ruiz as Mrs. Gloop; Veruca Salt is played by Sarai Rice; Christine Albright plays the role of Violet Beauregarde; Austin Dale plays the part of Mike Teevee; Jennifer Jackson portrays Mrs. Teevee; Gabe Villarreal plays the part of Mr. Salt; Lisa Vela plays Mrs. Beauregarde; Head Oompa Loompa is played by Phillip Anderson; remaining Oompa Loompas are played by Kelly Grubb, Alanis Moor, Kaylie Windham, Abby Anderson, Silicia Garcia, Heide Langscheid, Heather and Hannah Lawson, Matthew Hewitt and Caitlyn Falcon.

This page last updated 8 February, 2006