We’ve got your golden ticket… to Narnia! Well, sort of. Tickets to two Middle School Theatre productions are now on sale, and include two extremely exciting performances by some very talented students. The Middle School Play, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, will be performed in The Founder’s Theatre at MoCo Arts on December 2nd. Then on the following Sunday, December 9th, The Middle School Musical Theatre students will perform Willy Wonka JR. Read on for full details about each performance.
Date: December 2, 2018
Time: 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Location: The Founder’s Theatre at MoCo Arts
Description: This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan’s resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowning of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is performed by MoCo Arts students 6th-8th grade. This show is sponsored in part by the Monadnock Broadcasting Group.
Date: December 9, 2018
Time: 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Location: The Founder’s Theatre at MoCo Arts
Description: 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 greedy, but the fifth is a likable 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.
Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Willy Wonka JR. is performed by MoCo Arts students 6th-8th grade. This show is sponsored in part by the Savings Bank of Walpole.
Both shows are sure to be filled with non-stop action, excitement and laughter. The kids have been working hard to put on a show you won’t soon forget. Don’t miss out on the fun for all ages, bring your friends and family! Get your tickets today at MoCo Arts, 40 Roxbury Street, or call (603) 357-2100.
