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Willy Wonka JR at Historic Hoover Theatre

Dates: 5/15/2026 - 5/24/2026

📍 Theatre:
Historic Hoover Theatre

Playful People Productions
1635 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA

Phone: (408) 878-5362


Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, presents Willy Wonka JR at the Historic Hoover Theatre, May 15–24, 2026. Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, the musical follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he hides golden tickets in five candy bars, offering the finders a tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Four casts of performers ages four to 12 bring the story to life, directed by Katie D'Arcey and Shannon Santandrea, with the homeschool cast directed by Alicia Sanders. Brian Kemper serves as vocal co-director for all four casts, with Elaine Saum as vocal co-director for all casts except the homeschool cast.

Willy Wonka JR at Historic Hoover Theatre Schedule

Lollipop Cast (home-school)
Friday 5/15 at 7:00 PM
Saturday 5/16 at 3:00 PM
Sunday 5/17 at 11:00 AM

Gumdrop Cast
Saturday 5/16 at 11:00 AM
Saturday 5/16 at 7:00 PM
Sunday 5/17 at 3:00 PM

Taffy Cast
Friday 5/22 at 7:00 PM
Saturday 5/23 at 3:00 PM
Sunday 5/24 at 11:00 AM

Jelly Bean Cast
Saturday 5/23 at 11:00 AM
Saturday 5/23 at 7:00 PM
Sunday 5/24 at 3:00 PM

Cast and Creative Team for Willy Wonka JR at Historic Hoover Theatre

Creative Team

Brian Kemper
Vocal Co-Director
Katie D'Arcey
Director
Shannon Santandrea
Director
Alicia Sanders
Director
Elaine Saum
Vocal Co-Director

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Historic Hoover Theatre

1635 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA

Phone: (408) 878-5362

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1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA

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