Song List

Golden Age of Chocolate

The Candy Man

(I've Got A) Golden Ticket

At the Gates (Pure Imagination)

Factory Reveal Sequence

Oompa-Loompa 1

Oompa-Loompa 2

Burping Song

I Want It Now

Oompa-Loompa 3

Oompa-Loompa 4

Finale

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Margo Manci

Candy Man and Mike Teevee

Hello, I’m Margo Manci. I’m in fifth grade, and have been doing theater for three years, this being my seventh show. This is my first time with DAPA, and I have been loving it!

Mollie George

Center Stage Performance, Molly and Oompa-Loompa

Mollie was born to entertain - she possesses a beautiful sense of humor and a passion for making people feel good. At only eight years old, this girl is destined for greatness!

Jairav Sandhu

James, Oompa-Loompa

Jairav is a 9 year-old extremely energetic and curious kid. Jairav joined DAPA along with his little brother in the midst of pandemic with an idea to overcome social awkwardness after much persuasion by his mom. With repeated exposure and experience, Jairav has started enjoying public spotlight and center stage performances. Jairav has groomed into a confident individual as DAPA has given him a powerful voice and enabled him to engage freely with large crowd.

Hazel

Augustus Gloop, Oompa-Loompa

Hazel May was born on July 20 2016. Her name is inspired by her parents favorite Movie ‘ The Fault in our stars’ Hazel loves arts and crafts but even more so singing her favorite songs in the car with her dad. From a very early age she enjoyed doing Arts and crafts earning her an award for ‘Most talented artist’ in pre school. In her free time Hazel practices Ping Pong and her biggest joy in life is playing with her beloved dog Phoenix.

Savreen Dhillon

Center Stage Performance

Savreen is a vibrant and energetic 6-year-old with a passion for life. Always on the move, Savreen excels in athletics, with a particular love for swimming and gymnastics. Whether she’s splashing in the pool or perfecting her cartwheels, she brings enthusiasm and dedication to everything she does. A natural social butterfly, Savreen has a gift for making friends and creating connections wherever she is. Her joyful spirit and kind heart make her a favorite among her peers. Academically, she shines as an advanced reader, far beyond her age, and is already impressing her teachers with her quick learning and enthusiasm for new challenges. Savreen is also a huge fan of music, especially Taylor Swift. She knows many of Taylor’s popular songs by heart and often sings them with confidence and joy. When it comes to the stage, Savreen loves theater and musicals, always eager to bring stories to life through performance.

Ella Kemula

Center Stage Performance

I am six years old. I was born in Redwood City in the month of January. I live in San Ramon where I am in 1st grade at Golden View Elementary. I am really enjoying my second year at DAPA , and this will be my 3rd show. I also like playing the piano, riding my bike as well as helping in the kitchen. I love books and reading, especially Harry Potter. I like going to my gym class.

Serafina Tyrrell

Grandma Josephina/Ms. Teevee

Serafina is thrilled to be a part of Willy Wonka 2024! This is her first acting endeavor. She is in second grade at St. Isidore School. In addition to DAPA, Serafina plays basketball, swims, loves art, and is a proud big sister.

Savannah Schroeder

Grandma Georgina, Oompa-Loompa

Savannah is 10yrs old but will be turning 11 on January 14th. Savannah attends Montair elementary school & is off to middle school next year ! During Savannahs free time she enjoys playing with her younger sister Olivia , arts & crafts , writing songs and learning to play the violin. This is savannah first year at Diamond Academy. Savannah hopes to become a famous singer one day and plans to take more drama classes in the future .

Anisha Padhy

Phineous Trout, Oompa-Loompa

Age:10 5th grade in Bollinger canyon elementary This is Anisha’s second drama performance and her first production with DAPA. She enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and swimming.

Hadlee Fugere

Charlie Bucket

Hadlee Fugere is 8 years old and attends Rancho Romero Elementary in Alamo. This is her first play with The Diamond Academy, and she’s excited to be part of the production! In her free time, Hadlee enjoys singing, dancing, painting, and swimming. She hopes you enjoy the show and looks forward to participating in more plays in the future!

Tiberius Kolowski

Grandpa Joe

Tiberius is 11 years old and in 5th grade. He enjoys Roblox and VR video games. He is excited to be part of The Diamond Academy for his first stage performance!

Lucy Quistgard

Mrs. Bucket, Mrs. Beauregarde

Lucy is 8 years old, and a 3rd grader at Rancho. She loves swimming, playing softball, and is thrilled to be performing on stage for the very first time!

Jacqueline Schneider

Mr.Bucket and Mrs.Gloop

Jacqueline is in the fifth grade and attends Rancho Romero Elementary School. In her free time, she loves writing, reading, and working on her sketches. She enjoys Garfield, Disney, Looney Tunes, and ALF. This is her first stage production.

Gracie Kornblum

Violet Beauregarde

Gracie Kornblum is in Second Grade at St. Isidore School. She has been acting with the Diamond Academy for two years, making her debut in last year’s performance of “Mean Girls Junior”. Gracie loves singing, dancing, and cheerleading, and she enjoys every moment on stage. She is excited to share her passion for theatre and hopes to inspire others with her performances. Gracie thanks everyone for their support and can't wait to perform!

Caliana McCallum

Veruca Salt

Caliana is a vibrant, enthusiastic girl who has a passion for theater, drama and arts. Caliana is 7 years old and has been with DAPA for the last 4 years. She loves going to class and socializing with her cast mates, as well as learning and growing as an actress- but most importantly she is excited about performance day.

Nora Westbrock

Mr. Salt

Nora is 8 years old and is in 2nd grade at St. Isidore. This is her first production with DAPA, and she is loving it! Nora also enjoys piano, singing, dance, basketball, and flag football.

Emma Chown

Willy Wonka

Emma is honored to take on the lead role of Willy Wonka in this production, a role that has allowed her to fully embrace her love for acting and storytelling. She previously delighted audiences as Harthy Junior in The Jungle Book and continues to shine as a dedicated and imaginative performer. Her growth as an actress is deeply rooted in the mentorship of Coach Andrea and the inspiring community at Diamond Academy, where she has found a space to hone her craft and build lasting friendships. Emma is excited to share this performance and hopes you enjoy stepping into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka with her.

Tavjay Sandhu

Grandpa George and Oompa-Loompa

Tavjay is a 7 year old painting and drawing enthusiast. Initially a bit shy, Tavjay has gradually found his footing in front of a large audience having been involved in stage performances for last 3 years. Although, it started as a side project, Tavjay is now taking full interest in his individual creativity by extending it to various forms of execution including arts, singing and public speaking.

Cameron Anthony

Matilda, Oompa-Loompa

Cameron is delighted to be performing in her first production with DAPA. She is eight years old and in second grade at Rancho Romero Elementary. She has a passion for gymnastics and dance and would much rather be flipping than walking. She would like to thank her family for their support and a special thank you to Ms. Andrea for her encouragement and positivity!

Jason DeLong

Stage Manager, Musical Director, Production Designer

Andrea Johnston

Founder, Director, Choreographer, Designer

DAPA would like to thank:

Scott, Eric and the entire Del Valle Theatre and Staff, Murdoch, Beckett & Elliotte DeLong, Wendy Farnden, Laurie Campbell (@levelupwithlaurie), Guy and Jessica Kornblum, Karen at The Danville Women's Club, Robert & Jani at Alamo Women's Club,

and our wonderful DAPA parents and families for all your support and kindness! It truly takes a village and our children can't be seen without you!

DAPA's mission is to help every student develop their performance and presentation skills through the study and performance of Speech Arts & Drama. Our recitals are intended to be educational and bring together a supportive community to build up our students as they find their voices and take center stage in every area of their LIVES!

We are the North American West Coast Representative for the Internationally-Renowned Trinity College of London examinations in Speech Arts and Drama, and Communication Skills. A huge plus on college applications and possible college accreditation!

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