Ballston Spa Middle School drama club will stage Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3, and at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.
More than 60 students are in the cast with another 60 working behind the scenes.
The musical centers on young Charlie Bucket and his love of chocolate and family.
The show is directed and produced by teacher Joseph Shaver with music direction by Elizabeth Sears and choreography by Jim Meyer. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
In conjunction with the musical, the Ballston Spa Rotary Club will be hosting its Spread the Love Food Drive at each performance. The food drive will benefit food pantries in Ballston Spa. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped of at any of “Willy Wonka” performances.
More information is available at (518) 884-7200.