Hamilton Heights presents ‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory’

The cast and crew of Hamilton Heights High School’s performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are ready entertain audiences for three live performances next weekend at the Hamilton Heights High School auditorium. (Photo courtesy Jen Kauffman)

(From left) Cast members Ben Wolfgang, Tanner Orton, and James Jones enjoying a rehearsal for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Tickets are available online or at the door. (Photo courtesy Jen Kauffman)

Members of the Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department cordially invite the community to attend its live production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George.

The play is directed by Hamilton Heights Theatre teacher Brooks Myers in collaboration with members of the drama department.

Join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s world-famous chocolate factory. See Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka, and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self-confidence, and self-esteem through this colorful and heart-warming chocolate-candy fantasy.

Hamilton Heights high school and middle school students will offer up delicious fun and antics at Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for three special performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Feb. 25, 26, and 27. Tickets are $5 and available online at hhschuskies.org now. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit the High School Drama Department.

Hamilton Heights High School is located at 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia.