Willy Wonka and the Weed Factory: A Musical Satire
A musical satire that follows Charlotte Bucket and a cast of quirky locals who are the first to explore the mysterious Willy Wonka’s newly opened weed factory in their small Ohio town after they each finding a Golden Spliffin.
Co-wrote and directed the world premiere at Fremont Center Theatre which was sponsored by the cannabis company Spliffin, featured in the song “I’ve Got a Golden Spliffin”.
Book: Weslie Lechner, Brittany Belland
Lyrics: Weslie Lechner, Brittany Belland
Director: Weslie Lechner
Producer: Brittany Belland
“…not just a parody about smoking pot, but also a vehicle to set the record straight about ‘wacky tobaccy’…”
“[The Creators] set out to educate the audience, as well as entertain—and succeed in both regards.”