051226 ~ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Young People's Theater

May 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by the Young People's Theater as they promote their Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! She talks with Director, Michael Newberry & Ane Richter, Executive Director, Young People's Theater, as well as the cast: Willy Wonka: Nessa Gafni-Pappas; Charlie Bucket: Arianna Berlongieri; Grandpa Joe: Chiara Genteel; Violet Beauregarde: Penny Newberry; Jerry: Amitai Gafni-Pappas. Young People's Theater is headed to the Power Center for the Performing Arts with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, May 15-17, 2026. This production features 85 of our local, amazing and talented and fabulous young people (73 are in the Cast and 12 are our Tech Team doing everything backstage behind the curtain).