The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
The Fifth Grade Musical is a South Pasadena tradition that brings together students from all three elementary schools. This fall, fifth-grade students will begin rehearsing the popular musical, Willy Wonka Jr., in preparation for performances at the South Pasadena High School Auditorium on Friday, February 1 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, February 2 at 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 pm.
Limited Enrollment & Expectations
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the program, enrollment is limited to a maximum of 90 students and takes place during a limited enrollment window in the fall. Participants are required to commit to attending all rehearsals and must be available for the weekend of the performances.
It’s also a big commitment from parent volunteers who commit a minimum of 20 volunteer hours in everything from supervising rehearsals and designing posters, to applying makeup and working backstage and props.
2018 Registration Closed
Who Can Register
Registration is open to current SPUSD 5th grade students.
How to Register
How to Register:
Parent Information Meeting
Join us Monday August 27, 7-8pm for a Parent Information meeting at the SPUSD Board
Room, 1020 El Centro St, South Pasadena. It will be a chance to get answers to your questions.
Attendance, Behavior & Supervision Policy
Wait List Policy
Volunteer Committees
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Committee |
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Costumes |
Help sew and create costumes for the cast, and make the show look great! This is a fun, rewarding committee that needs a group of passionate and committed volunteers. Help make the show look great! |
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PR |
Want to help design and print tickets, posters, and tshirt? Like taking photos for marketing, writing articles, captions and posts? This committee is for you! |
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Makeup |
In Dress Rehearsal week in January, learn student hair and makeup requirements. To work on this committee, we expect you will be available 3hrs before 3 Performances to help get students through hair and makeup. |
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Props & Backstage |
Creative? Like hunting for treasures? Like organizing students? Volunteer to help on the Backstage & Props committee! In Fall, you’ll help collect props for students to practice with during rehearsals. In February when we move to the SPHS performance space, you’ll work Backstage or Downstairs to help supervise students, give prompts, and help with props. |
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Supervision |
Volunteering as a rehearsal supervisor is the only way to see rehearsals in progress and is such a rewarding experience! There are a variety of opportunities: sign in supervision, help during rehearsals, sign out supervision, and supervising meals performance weekend. |
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Tickets |
After Winter break you’ll help sell tickets at drop off (8am) and/or pick up (2:45/1:05pm) at your school. Performance weekend, you’ll help sell tickets at the box office 45 minutes before shows or help usher (you’ll be able to take your seat in time for performances). |
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Committee Co/Chairs |
We love having a point person to lead each committee – let SPEF know if you want to lead or co-chair a committee. |
SPEF PROVIDES FUNDS, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE OUR STUDENTS’ EDUCATION. THIS IS POSSIBLE ONLY THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
