Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. - December 13 - December 16, 2018

Springfield JCC

Who's Who

Eddie Desarro

as Willy Wonka

is very excited to be returning for his fifth show at the JCC! Past roles include Scar in The Lion King and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. He has performed at many other places, such as Longmeadow High School and the Drama Studio. Aside from acting, he plays the trombone and runs cross country at Longmeadow High School.
Elijah Nathman

as Candy Man

has been performing for two years with J-Art Youth, most recently as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. He is a 6th grade student at Lander Grinspoon Academy. When he isn't on stage, he enjoys not being on stage. He also has an odd sense of humor.
Emma Cervasio

as Charlie Bucket

is thrilled to be in her fifth production with J-Art. Some of Emma's favorite roles include Rafiki (The Lion King), Yente (Fiddler on the Roof), Tracy Turnblad (Broadway Kids), Sister Sophia (Sound of Music), Baby Bear (Shrek Jr.), Joe (Schoolhouse Rock) and Robertson Ay (Mary Poppins). She thanks the entire cast and crew of Willy Wonka for this amazing experience!
Gabby Palma

as Grandpa Joe

goes to Williams Middle School and is in 6th grade. Some of her favorite roles include Cleopatra in Night at the Wax Museum & Spritely in Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs Jr. Gabby also enjoys playing soccer, softball, and hanging out with friends. Gabby would like to thank her family for always coming to her shows and the amazing cast and crew of Willy Wonka Jr.
Abby Richard

as Grandma Josephina

is in her first year performing with J-Art youth. Abby is a 6th grader at Williams Middle School. When she isn’t on stage, Abby enjoys cooking.