Tessitura Musical Productions Presents
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.
Performance Dates
November 5th - 7:30pm, November 6th -7:30pm & November 7th -2:00pm & 7:30pm
The Rox Theater | 400 N. Central Ave. Roxana, IL
“Tremendous Things Are In Store For You. Wonderful Surprises Await You!”
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticked adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. follows the 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 (MTI).
What magical candy awaits? What magical chocolate will we face? Pre-Performance events are sure to be a sweet treat. Do you want a Golden Ticket? Join us on this delectable journey and follow the adventures of Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, Agustus Gloop and the mysterious lives of the Oompa-Loompas.
“The Suspense is Terrible. I Hope It Lasts!”
More About Tessitura Musical Productions Educational Program in Edwardsville
Tessitura Music and StagePlay Learning have come together to provide the educational performance experience you have been waiting for through Tessitura Musical Productions. Fall 2026 will feature a full production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. The values and goals of both Tessitura Music and StagePlay learning will be blended to encompass the inclusivity and community experience we strive to achieve. Tessitura Music believes in creating a safe environment for personal performance growth and building confidence. Tessitura Music is committed to teaching to the potential of each individual student and providing consistent encouragement. StagePlay Learning believes in teaching life skills through theater skills and supports the creativity and imagination of students in a group setting through creative play. We invite you to come along on this remarkable journey!
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
- Willy Wonka Jr.
Participation and casting in this program will depend on a successful audition. Throughout our 10-week rehearsal period for Willy Wonka Jr., students will have the opportunity to participate in educational experiences which will provide specialist guest training in performance elements relevant to our production of Willy Wonka Jr. A final schedule of guest experiences will be shared with cast members at our first rehearsal or before.
Attending class rehearsals is a vital part of any successful musical production. Although every cast member will not be scheduled to attend all class rehearsals, simple training and research opportunities will be available at every rehearsal for those who would like to participate. Activities available at rehearsals will be shared with cast members ahead of time.