My Very Own Oompa Loompa

It is finally over with, wwwhhheeewww! Talon had his last performance in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on Saturday night. He had 6 performances between Wednesday and Saturday, so he worked his little tail off, lol! There were 85 kids that auditioned and only 21 parts to fill, needless to say, we were very proud of him when he landed 2 of those parts. He was an Oompa Loompa and an Understudy Narrator (meaning he got to recite the Narrator's lines in two performances). Of course, I think him and the other understudy narrator did a much better job than the actual narrators, but...I'm a little prejudice, HA! I did however get to see both the narrators and the understudy narrators in action, so that helped me to make my decision. Talon & Heather Hunter (the understudies) were full of emotions and said their parts very loud and clear, so I was sure proud of them! The was his second play with the Clinton County Youth Theatre and he loved every minute of it. He is excited to audition for this summers musical they will be performing. Here are several photos of the play, enjoy!

Grandpa Joe & Grandma Josephine, along with Grandma Georgina & Grandpa George (played by: Matthew Blackburn, Julie Prithcett, Leah Keaver & Jeremy Stitsworth)
Mrs. & Mr. Salt, their lovely daughter Veruca Salt (played by: Katelyn Smith, Trevor Hundley & Natali Bacon), along with Augustus Gloop & Mrs. Gloop (played by: Joshua Ford &
Andrea Sheppard). This is when they first arrived at the Wonka Chocolate Factory!

Augustus eating from the Chocolate river, Talon sitting by watching in shock and disgust!

Talon is the first one, in the back row, on the left-hand side!

Karissa Lipp (Talon's cousin) beside him, both playing an Oompa Loompa part.

Mrs. Teavee, Mike Teavee, Mr. Teavee, Grandpa Joe & Charlie Bucket (played by: Stephanie Butchko, Isaac Keever, Nathan Hodge, Matthew Blackburn & Evan North)

Talon doing his Narrator part!

Talon & Heather introducing us to the "Bucket Family"!

More Oompa Loompa parts (their were 16 of them total)

All done!!!

Mom & Dad with Talon, so proud of him!