When eccentric candy creator Willy Wonka opens his factory to five lucky children, the result is an unbelievable journey of sight and sound, taste and character. A dazzling new musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s iconic novel, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY plays in the Jeffers Theatre at HCT December 6th through December 14th.
Returning to the Pamela Livingstone Stage as Mrs. Green, the story's "dame ex machina" is the inestimable Dorothy Best.
Best began her acting and performing career in Los Angeles at age 3. She later relocated to Hickory, where she found good fishing and a better change of seasons. She also fell in love with the productions and mission of HCT, and has now appeared in over 15 shows. She is the recipient of two Kay Awards for Outstanding Character Actress, two for Outstanding Supporting Actress, one Pamela Livingstone Ensemble Award, and most recently was the recipient of the Charles E. Jeffers Award for ongoing contributions to Hickory Community Theatre. Those contributions include her work behind the scenes at HCT, whether as part of the stage crew, or serving on the Board of Directors.
A creative contributor who is always up for a challenge, Best remains grateful for HCT's professionalism, as well as its openness to all performers.
Performances of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY are Fridays and Saturdays, December 6th through December 14th at 7:30PM; Sunday, December 8th at 2:30PM, and, Thursday, December 12th at 7:30PM. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for youth and students.
Tickets are available online at hickorytheatre.org, or by phone at 828-328-2283. The theatre box office is open from 12-5 PM Wednesday through Friday, or one half-hour before a performance.
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. Parental guidance is suggested.
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is produced in association with Catawba Valley Health System. The Hickory Community Theatre’s 76th season is sponsored by A Cleaner World, Bella Age, Covington Dental, LifeRootz, Protection Products, Inc., and Shurtape Technologies. HCT is a Funded Affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives additional support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
(Photo by Eric Seale)
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