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The play will be performed Thursdays at 7 PM, Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation will present a live production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The play is based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George.

Masks are required inside the theatre. Ionopure air sanitizers are used throughout the theatre.

Charlie Bucket finds a Golden Ticket in his Wonka Chocolate Bar, sending him and his Grandpa with four other children on an adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s renowned chocolate factory. One by one, the other children on the tour break the rules, but if Charlie survives the journey, he may find an even greater reward. Recommended for audiences of all ages.

The play is performed by twenty talented young actors from ages 10 to 17. Willy Wonka will be played by KCT veteran Eric Magee and Charlie will be played by Lucien Crane, who is making his debut with this production.

The show is directed by guest director and University of Tennessee Theatre professor, Terry Silver-Alford. The play is designed by young student designers from ages 10 to 17.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com