The 6th graders at Sycamore Trails Elementary put on a production of Willy Wonka II. The screen play was purchased from Disney and was re-written for the stage. Most of the story line was the same as the book / movies. The part that caught me off guard was the music. Not that it was bad by any means, but because there wasn't a piano or musical instrument in sight waiting to be played.
As I mentioned earlier, it was a purchased play from Disney, so it came with all the extras, including music on cd. You simply paused the cd between songs or sound effects. Genius. I might add that the actors were also wearing wireless mics and had an impressive sound system. This was not your father's run-of-the-mill production . . .
Since we had connections, we were able to sit in the front row and see it on opening day / mid-morning. Well, I should clarify. Along with the first graders, we were seated in the first row of seats. The kindergarten classes sat front row. They were on the floor in front of us. Here are a few pictures from the play. How many of the characters do you recognize? (Notice the magnificent squirrel costumes. They were hand-made by my mom.)
As I mentioned earlier, it was a purchased play from Disney, so it came with all the extras, including music on cd. You simply paused the cd between songs or sound effects. Genius. I might add that the actors were also wearing wireless mics and had an impressive sound system. This was not your father's run-of-the-mill production . . .
Since we had connections, we were able to sit in the front row and see it on opening day / mid-morning. Well, I should clarify. Along with the first graders, we were seated in the first row of seats. The kindergarten classes sat front row. They were on the floor in front of us. Here are a few pictures from the play. How many of the characters do you recognize? (Notice the magnificent squirrel costumes. They were hand-made by my mom.)
Willy Wonka, Charlie and Grandpa Joe.
The 4 grandparents sitting on the bed celebrating Charlie's birthday.
The squirrels at the factory.
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