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PURE IMAGINATION
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
JPAS is something special and is really one-of-a-kind! They create this immersive experience for every child that participates and every child know their role is really important. From mediation to all the team building, they really do a phenomenal job in making everyone feel included and valued. This is why we come back year after year” – Brandy Treadway.
production Details
Support your performer and JPAS with a Playbill Ad
All proceeds help fund the JPAS program throughout the year, allowing us to be one of the preeminent youth performing arts programs in North Texas.
ADS DUE BY FEBRUARY 12th
WHY PLACE AN AD?
- It’s a great way to show your love and support for your child or friend!
- Friends and family who can’t attend can still send their good wishes!
- Both small or large businesses can promote their companies to over 1,000 target audience members (mostly men and women 35 – 55 years old with children).
HOW TO BUY AN AD
- Click the button below to view sizes and prices then click the “Purchase a Playbill Ad” button for the cast of choice to pay.
- After your ad is purchased, please use the button with your actor’s cast name to fill out the Playbill ad form. It will ask for what size ad you purchased, along with your note, and/or a high-res 300 DPI JPG (picture) you would like to use in the ad. Sending a picture is optional. You may also send your ad already designed as a high-res JPG or PDF. Otherwise, we will create your ad for you.
Ages: 7 – 10
Sunday, December 14
9:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: Group Fitness Studio
Ages: 11-18
Monday, December 15
4:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Zale
All actors must completely fill out the audition form and bring three copies to auditions. Actors also need to bring three headshots (does not need to be professional quality) and have them paper clipped to each audition form.
Audition Preparation
Each actor please be prepared to sing the following song:
“Pure Imagination” - Measure 20 – 37 place (track timing 0.44 to end of song)
Song choice does not indicate which role you’ll be cast. If/when printing sheet music PDF,
make sure to click ‘fit to page’ before printing. This will ensure music is not cut off.
If you are planning to audition for JPAS’ Spring production, get a leg up and sign up for this one-day workshop! Discuss the backstory and overarching themes of Willy Wonka JR, and learn this year’s audition song for “Pure Imagination”. Learn how to work with an accompanist, master how to tell a story through song, sharpen your vocal and audition techniques, and work with our show’s choreographer to learn the audition sequence so you can walk into this audition with confidence! Also, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet or reacquaint yourself and spend quality time with your future cast members.
Ages: 7-18
When: Wednesday, December 10
Time: 4:30-7:30 pm
Price: $125 Member | $156 Non-members
Artistic Staff: Various Willy Wonka, JR. Production Team Members
Every actor will need to submit a bio for the playbill. If it is not received by February 12th it will not be placed in the Playbill.
HOW TO WRITE A BIO
- The first sentence must read as follows:
- Performer’s name, role, age, grade, and what school they attend, in that order.
- Performer’s name, role, age, grade, and what school they attend, in that order.
- Sample bios
- Lindsey Fetter (Egg/Who/Fish/Circus Person) is 9 and is in 3rd grade at Parish Episcopal School. She has participated in past JPAS productions including The Little Mermaid JR. and Guys and Dolls JR. Lindsey also loves being on the JCC Gems gymnastics team and the Parish Heartbreakers soccer team. Her favorite musical is Annie. Lindsey would like to thank everyone who has helped to make Seussical JR. a terrific show!
- Lindsey Fetter (Egg/Who/Fish/Circus Person) is 9 and is in 3rd grade at Parish Episcopal School. She has participated in past JPAS productions including The Little Mermaid JR. and Guys and Dolls JR. Lindsey also loves being on the JCC Gems gymnastics team and the Parish Heartbreakers soccer team. Her favorite musical is Annie. Lindsey would like to thank everyone who has helped to make Seussical JR. a terrific show!
HOW TO SEND IN YOUR ACTOR’S BIO
- Use the corresponding buttons below to send no later than Wednesday, February 12.
Leads will be asked to attend two additional weekly rehearsals. Dates and Times: TBD
Actors are expected to attend all rehearsals and any “must have” conflicts
must be listed on the audition form.
Please refer to the casting, audition, rehearsals roadmap for details.
Tech Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
All tech rehearsals and performances for your actor’s cast are mandatory.
All Cast Rehearsals
Sunday, January 11 – Sunday, March 22
1:30 – 5:30 PM
GOLDEN TICKET CAST
TECH REHEARSALS
Date: March 9, 10, 11
Time: 4:30 to 8:30
PERFORMANCES
March 12, 7:00pm
March 15, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
PURE IMAGINATION CAST
TECH REHEARSALS
Date: March 23, 24, 25
Time: 4:30 to 8:30
PERFORMANCES
March 26, 7:00pm
March 29, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Please join me for an important parent meeting on the first day of rehearsals.
Our meeting will start promptly at 4:45 pm in the Fruhman A Room.
Sunday, January 11, 4:45
Official rehearsal pick up is 5:30 immediately following
A message from our Directors
Dear JPAS Families,
As we open the curtain on another magical JPAS season, I’m reminded of what makes this program truly special. While the lights, costumes, and professional-level training bring the magic to life, what truly shines is the heart and growth of our young performers.
At JPAS, our focus goes far beyond the stage. We’re not just developing talented actors — we’re nurturing kind, confident, and imaginative young people. Our mindful arts curriculum fosters life skills alongside artistic excellence, empowering each child to discover their own unique voice and embrace creativity as a lifelong tool for expression and resilience.
Much like Willy Wonka’s world of wonder, JPAS is a place where imagination leads the way; where curiosity, courage, and compassion are celebrated at every turn. Through storytelling, music, and movement, our students learn that their greatest treasures come from within: confidence, empathy, and connection.
Our extraordinary team of theater professionals brings this vision to life with dedication, care, and expertise, ensuring that every child feels supported, challenged, and seen for who they truly are.
As we embark on this year’s production of Willy Wonka JR, we celebrate not just the show itself, but the journey — the growth, effort, and joy of our students, staff, and families working together to create something meaningful. Your support and encouragement make this magic possible.
Thank you for being part of our JPAS community. We can’t wait to share this sweet and imaginative adventure with you — one filled with growth, gratitude, and golden moments.
With gratitude and wonder,
Director & Producer, JPAS and Specialty Programs
Linda Leonard, Performance Director
Linda Leonard has directed at the JCC since 2000. She has been a professional director, choreographer, teacher, actor (AEA, SAG/AFTRA), singer, and dancer for over 45 years here in the Metroplex and in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and abroad. Linda was in the Broadway national tour of Cats. Linda has directed and choreographed for Uptown Players, WaterTower Theatre, Stage West, Circle Theatre, Echo Theatre, CitiRep, and Theatre Three to name a few in Dallas and Fort Worth. Linda was the Education Director for WaterTower Theatre for 3 years and is the new Chair of the Musical Theatre Program at KD Conservatory. Her credits include award-winning roles such as Ann Richards (Critics Forum and Column Awards), and Aurora in The Kiss of The Spiderwoman (Leon Rabin, Column and Critics Forum Awards). Represented by The Horne Agency in Dallas and LA, Linda has numerous credits in film, television, and anime voice over, and directed a web series about Autism called Saving Hope which premiered in March of 2019. Linda is dedicated to the process of creativity, nurturing, and empowering young artists in every aspect of the arts. She resides in Dallas with her talented husband, actor Bill Jenkins. She is grateful to Alise Robinson for all her wonderful work with JPAS.
Skylar Duvall, Performance Director
Skylar Duvall is a multifaceted professional who is passionate about the performing arts and education. Skylar uses her experience in dance, musical theatre, and education to inspire young actors to go outside their comfort zones and motivate them to persevere through adversity. With over 15 years of experience as a dance instructor, Skylar has dedicated her life to the betterment of children through art education. Her journey includes the coordination of nine successful shows with JPAS, beginning as a dance captain, then a choreographer, and finally transitioning to director. She has participated in seven amazing summers with JPAS as the Choreographer and Dance Specialist. Skylar's passions are also showcased in her personal life where she is recognized as a hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and performer in the DFW area. Skylar's commitment to both the artistic and educational realms reflects her belief in the transformative power of art and early childhood education. “I am eternally grateful to be a part of this team that works diligently to put on such fantastic shows. I can’t wait to see theatre magic happen!”
Producer - Alise Robinson
Directors - Linda Leonard & Skylar Duvall
Music Director - Adam Wright
Choreographer - Nitzia Martinez & Galileo (Gali) Segura Rady
Costume Designer - Shanna Threlkeld
Stage Managers - Liz Carr & Maya Moten
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aRT WITH HEART
Words and Music by
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is presented through special arrangement
with and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International, New York, NY
(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com
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