Author's Preview: This is a very musical-centered episode in both Ohio and New York, being that Willy Wonka is opening night, and Funny Girl is closing tonight.
So here's what you missed on GLEE: Back in May 2011, Sue's sister Jean passed away, and Willy Wonka was her favorite movie. So, at the beginning of the year, Sue held auditions for the school musical, yes, you named it: Willy Wonka! So the twelve Glee kids and those two freshmen, Sean and Ashley, got cast, and now it's opening night. Rachel didn't get the part of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway; Sutton Foster did.
Co-Star Supporting Characters:
+ Ava Chelsea Ingram = Stacey Evans
+ Cody Hamilton = Stevie Evans
Thursday, December 12, 2013
"And thus, the mother turkey lived to watch all her babies hatch; however, we are told that the turkey is in the lineup to be killed for local butcher shops selling turkeys for Christmas," Rod Remmington said on WOHN news.
"An online petition to save the mother turkey is available online at our website. Please, let this mother turkey live to lay another nest of eggs," Andrea Carmichael said.
"And now, we go over to Sue's Corner," Rod followed.
"Take it away Sue!" Andrea exclaimed as the camera panned over to Sue's desk.
"Good evening, Western Ohio," Sue exclaimed. "You know, people always ask me, 'Sue, why do you hate the arts?' Well, to them I say, I do not hate the arts; I merely hate the obstacles that come in the way of the arts, such as throwing away a national cheerleading championship, for example. I've lost a congressional election thanks to arts supporters. Then again, I guess that's my fault. But, growing up, the arts have always been there for me. Lots of types of arts! Whenever you're down or feeling creative, you can sing a song, write a story, paint a painting, sculpt a sculpture, shoot a video, play an instrument, act out a new persona, or strut your dance moves. And you know, I guess the arts have finally started to warm up to me, and believe it or not, I have stepped up to the reigns and am directing a production of Willy Wonka at William McKinley High School in Lima, and the show airs tomorrow night, people! Free for children under the age of thirteen, two dollars for senior citizens over the age of 65, four dollars for everyone else, and a ten-percent-off discount for groups of ten or more people that apply to your admission fare. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Lima Nursing Home, another ten percent will go to the National Down Syndrome Society, in honor of my late sister, Jean Sylvester, and the rest goes to support the arts. So come on out if you love the arts, love musicals, love chocolate, love seeing youngsters sing, act, and dance, or if you just want your money to go to a good cause! And that's how Sue 'C's' it!"
Sue got out of her seat and went back to her dressing room, where she was going through her bag, when she found a picture of herself and her sister Jean.
Song: "I Miss You" by Miley Cyrus
Sue: Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
You used to call me your angel
Said I was sent straight down from heaven
You'd hold me close in your arms
I loved the way you felt so strong
I never wanted you to leave
I wanted you to stay here holding me
[CHORUS:]
I miss you
I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while
And even though it's different now
You're still here somehow
My heart won't let you go
And I need you to know
I miss you, sha la la la la
I miss you
{The scene shifts over to the auditorium, where Sue is watching the final dress rehearsal for the musical, but her attention is on the picture in her hands, as well as the vision of her sister's favorite musical on the stage.}
You used to call me your dreamer
And now I'm living out my dream
Oh how I wish you could see
Everything that's happening for me
I'm thinking back on the past
It's true that time is flying by too fast
[CHORUS]
I know you're in a better place, yeah
But I wish that I could see your face, oh
I know you're where you need to be
Even though it's not here with me
[CHORUS]
Friday, December 13
Cassie tapped her cane on the ground as she circled her students.
"The day has come, kids," Cassie said. "Your Dance 101 final! You guys have been working for this day for a long time, so get on up, and wow me with your final Foxtrot!"
{Throughout the song, Blaine, Kurt, and Betty sing as they dance with their partners. Cassie sings as she walks around the room.}
Song: "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble
Blaine: I'm not surprised, not everything lasts
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track
Talk myself in, I talk myself out
I get all worked up then I let myself down
Kurt: I tried so very hard not to lose it
I came up with a million excuses
I thought, I thought of every possibility
Betty: And I know some day that it'll all turn out
You'll make me work so we can work to work it out
And I promise you kid that I'll give so much more than I get
I just haven't met you yet
Cassie: Hmm...hmm..
{Rachel's in the loft flipping through the newspaper announcing the final run of Funny Girl on Broadway.}
Rachel: I might have to wait, I'll never give up
I guess it's half timing and the other half's luck
Wherever you are, whenever it's right
You'll come out of nowhere and into my life
{Back to dance class.}
Blaine: And I know that we can be so amazing
And baby your love is gonna change me
And now I can see every possibility
Kurt: Somehow I know that it'll all turn out
You'll make me work so we can work to work it out
And promise you kid I'll give so much more than I get
I just haven't met you yet
{Santana is sitting opposite Rachel looking over her acceptance packet to CUNY: Hunter College.}
Betty: They say all's fair in love and war
But I won't need to fight it
We'll get it right and we'll be united
{Back to dance class.}
Blaine: And I know that we can be so amazing
And being in your life is gonna change me
And now I can see every single possibility
Betty: And someday I know it'll all turn out
And I'll work to work it out
Promise you kid I'll give more than I get, than I get, than I get, than I get
Blaine, Kurt, Betty: Oh you know it'll all turn out
And you'll make me work so we can work to work it out
And promise you kid to give so much more than I get yeah
I just haven't met you yet
Blaine: I just haven't met you yet
Oh promise you kid to give so much more than I get
Kurt: I said love love love love love love love
Betty: I just haven't met you yet
Blaine: Yeah, I just haven't met you yet
Everyone gave themselves a round of applause as Cassie opened the door for everyone to exit the class.
"Great job everyone," Cassie said with a smile, even giving a curt nod to Blaine as he walked out.
Later that afternoon, Rachel dropped by Professor Tom's office to drop off an assignment.
"Hi, Tom," Rachel said.
"Rachel!" Tom exclaimed, setting a newspaper aside. "I was just reading about—"
"The final run of Funny Girl?" Rachel asked.
Tom nodded. "The show lasted for almost four months! It was an okay tenure, I guess, but the 1964 show lasted for three years! But, it all depends on the producers. So, were you going to watch the show?"
Rachel nodded.
"Well, hopefully I will see you there," Tom said. "Thanks for dropping by with your assignment, and I must say, I was thoroughly entertained by your dramatic monologue on yesterday's final."
"Thanks," Rachel said with a smile. "I had a really great teacher to teach me."
Tom chuckled. "Well, Rachel, it has been a fantastic year serving as your acting professor. Hopefully I'll see you in one of the advanced classes, or perhaps just in passing," he said.
"I'll see you later, then," Rachel said sweetly, exiting the office.
"Excited for opening night, Charlie?" Joe asked Rory as they walked down the halls.
"Yes, are you, Grandpa Joe?" he asked.
"Totally," Joe said.
"Yeah, my parents actually flew over here to watch the performance," Rory said. "I'm really nervous about it. They came for Christmas, and they were disappointed that I didn't tell them I had a school play this weekend."
"I'm sure they'll enjoy it," Joe said. "The musical's going to be wicked awesome."
"It sure is," Rory grinned, walking further down the hall towards rehearsal. "It's just… my parents have never been the type that appreciated the arts. They know I sing, but not something so… set in stone like this."
"Well, they've seen Willy Wonka though, I'm sure?" Joe asked.
"Yes, but not a live one," Rory laughed.
Later that night, the auditorium was filling up.
"Alright, I'm going to go lead the kids in their warm-up," Will said. "If you need me during the show, I'll be backstage managing everything."
"Sounds good," Emma said, setting up her table for ticket sales in front of the auditorium entrance.
"One senior citizen ticket," said the first voice that arrived from the table.
Emma looked up from her clipboard and gasped.
"Sandy!" she exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"
"Well, I was just giving my kitties a bath last night while watching the evening news, and the Sue's Corner segment proclaiming her participation in the arts via Willy Wonka, I had to come see the show!" he exclaimed.
"Okay, but you are not a senior citizen, Sandy," Emma said. "You only just turned sixty!"
Sandy scowled.
"Fine, well then my four dollars better be going towards something good," he said, shoving a five dollar bill into Emma's hand.
"It sure will," Emma said, giving him a dollar in change and an admission ticket. "Enjoy the show!"
"Hey, Mrs. Schue!" Sam exclaimed, followed by his two siblings.
"Sam!" Emma exclaimed, getting up to hug him and his siblings. "You all finished with college?"
"Yup, just finished my last final yesterday, so I thought I'd bring my siblings up for an early Christmas vacation in Ohio," he said. "Finn's busy at the tire shop, getting cars ready for the slush, but he's letting me stay over, and they've got sleepovers at their old friends' houses. My parents are coming up next week, when they can get off work."
"Alright, so these two get in free; that'll be four dollars, Sam," Emma said, giving a ticket to Stacey and Stevie. "And, would you guys be interested in a chocolate bar? In honor of the theme, we're giving out chocolate bars for one dollar!"
"Yes!" Stevie and Stacey exclaimed together.
Sam chuckled, passing forward seven dollars.
"Thanks so much, Mrs. Schue," Sam said, leading his siblings into the auditorium, and taking a program on the way in.
Backstage, Will and Brad were warming everyone up on the piano.
"Great job, everyone, just make sure everything is comfortable," Will said. "Let's wrap everything up, and then Coach Sue is starting the show circle."
Momentarily, everyone was gathered in a circle.
"The big night has come," Sue said excitedly. "I'd just like to thank all of you for being so driven and compliant these past couple of months. This show means so much to me, because it's my sister's favorite show, and to be able to honor her through this project has been an amazing experience. Tonight, I want you guys to not only sing about treats, and boat rides, and Oompa Loompas, and wanting stuff; I want you to lift your voices up to honor the families here, because that's essentially what this show is about: family. You all have worked so hard, and I can't wait to watch you folks tonight. Let's take a deep breath together… Alright! Show starts in half-an-hour, so get those costumes and makeup on! And if any of you guys forget a line, a lyric, or a dance move…"
Everyone widened their eyes in fright.
"… We'll always have tomorrow's shows, and next week's shows," Sue laughed.
Later on in the April Rhodes Civic Pavilion (the name of the auditorium), the lights dimmed, and Sue took to the podium on stage.
"Welcome, everyone, to the 2013 Winter Musical: Willy Wonka," Sue spoke. "If you saw my segment last night on WOHN news, you'd know that this musical has much sentimental value to me, as this was my late sister's favorite musical. When I asked to direct the musical, I had exactly the type of vision I had in mind, because it's a vision my sister and I shared: creativity, humor, friendship, and acceptance. And I saw all of that in the talented cast that will be standing before you in just a couple short minutes. I'd like to take the time to thank everyone who had a hand in creating this musical:
"Roald Dahl, the creator of the musical, which combines his book, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with the 1971 musical movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; Principal Figgins, for signing off on the musical; Emma Schuester for ticket sales; the Allen County Children's Theater, from which we've borrowed our Oompa Loompa actors; and the Willy Wonka Candy Company, whose chocolate bars and other Wonka products you are eating right now.
"And now, our directing staff. I, Sue Sylvester, as director; Mr. Will Schuester as musical director and stage manager; Mr. Brad, our on-stage accompanist; Mike Chang, Class of 2012, as choreographer; and Finn Hudson, Noah Puckerman, Quinn Fabray, Santana Lopez, Mercedes Jones, and Sam Evans for set design.
"The main cast: junior Ryder Lynn as Willy Wonka; senior Joe Hart as Grandpa Joe, senior Rory Flanagan as Charlie Bucket; junior Sugar Motta as Veruca Salt; freshman Sean Yoshido as Mike Teavee; junior Kitty Wilde as Violet Beauregarde; sophomore Jeremy Rosario as Augustus Gloop; junior Jake Puckerman as Slugworth and the Candy Man, and at the last minute taking over the role of Grandpa George; sophomore Dottie Kazatori as Grandma Josephine and Mrs. Teavee; freshman Ashley Blythe as Grandma Georgina; junior Marley Rose as Mrs. Bucket; sophomore Colby Andreu as Mr. Salt, junior Ameera Sadik-Tiryaki as Mrs. Beauregarde; and senior Wade 'Unique' Adams as Mrs. Gloop.
"If you would like to purchase DVD's of tonight's performance, they are available for ten dollars! Pick up an order form from the ticket lady outside. And now, may I present to you, Willy Wonka!"
Sue stepped offstage as the curtain went up.
In the audience, Fletcher Mantini folded open his notebook and began taking notes of the performance.
"What are you guys working on?" Santana asked, looking at Kurt and Blaine, who were staring intently at their computers.
"Cassie's putting up the dance grades now!" Kurt breathed.
"I got mine!" Blaine exclaimed. "Ninety-two percent!"
"How?" Kurt gasped. "You just had like a C+ last week!"
"Cassie always does that," Rachel said, walking in from the kitchen with a cup of water. "She tries to psych you out thinking you're going to fail so you'll work harder."
"Goodness, such tough love," Santana said, poring over her letters from CUNY: Hunter.
"I got mine too!" Kurt exclaimed. "Ninety-four!" he exclaimed.
"Wow, that's much better than me," Blaine laughed.
"Just barely," Rachel giggled, pulling up the seat next to Santana. "Well, hell is over for you boys."
"You're so lucky you already got Dance 201 out of the way last year," Kurt laughed. "But at least we all won't have to see Cassie again until next year."
Back in the show, the kids and Willy were getting candy from the Candy Man.
Song: "Candy Man"
Jake: Who can take a sunrise
Sprinkle it in dew
Cover it in chocolate
and a miracle or two?
The candy man
The candy man can
Who can take a rainbow
Wrap it is a sigh
Soak it in the sun
and make a strawberry lemon pie?
The candy man
Children: The candy man?
Jake: The candy man can
The candy man can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good
Children: The candy man makes
Everything he bakes
Satisfying and delicious
Talk about your childhood wishes
You can even eat the dishes
"Nothing for you today, Charlie?" the candy man asked Charlie, played by Rory.
"Um, not today; I wouldn't want to spoil my appetite," Charlie said.
"Looks like your appetite could use a little spoiling!" the candy man laughed. "Here, take one of these, on the house!"
"Really?" Charlie asked. "Thanks!"
Jake: Who can take tomorrow
Dip it in a dream
Separate the sorrow
And collect up all the cream?
The candy man
Children: The candy man can
Jake & Children: The candy man can cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
"Thanks for the candy!" Rory shouted. "Oh yeah, and my dad wants to know if we can borrow the paper?"
"I'm afraid it's yesterday's paper," the candy man said apologetically. "Here you go! What's the world coming to when a family can't even afford the paper?"
"Charlie! Your soup's getting cold!" Mrs. Bucket's voice rang out.
Jake: And the world tastes good 'cause the candy man thinks it should
Robin began crying in Sue's arms as the song ended. Embarrassed, Sue stood up and dashed out of the auditorium.
"Aw, is she okay?" Emma asked from her ticket booth. "Is there anything I can do to help?"
"No, I got it," Sue sighed, cradling the toddler, who still wouldn't stop crying.
"Oh, I love this song," Emma sighed as the orchestra began playing Mrs. Bucket's song.
Song: "Cheer Up, Charlie"
{Marley, playing Mrs. Bucket, consoles a depressed Charlie.}
Marley: You get blue like everyone
But me and Grandpa Joe
Can make your troubles go away
Blow away, there they go...
Sue: Cheer up, Charlie
Give me a smile
What happened to the smile I used to know
Don't you know your grin has always
Been my sunshine;
Let that sunshine show...
{Robin's crying begins to subside.}
Come on, Charlie
No need to frown
Deep down you know the world is your toy...
Marley: When the days get heavy
Never pitter patter
Up and at'em boy
Some day, sweet as a song
Charlie's lucky day will come along
Till that day
You've got to stay strong Charlie
Up on top is right where you belong
Look up, Charlie
You'll see a star
Just follow it and keep your dreams in view
Marley: Pretty soon the sky is going to clear up
Charlie,
Cheer up Charlie, do
Cheer up Charlie
Just be glad you're you.
Sue carried Robin back into the auditorium in time for one of the funny numbers.
Song: "(I've Got A) Golden Ticket"
"Look at me!" Grandpa Joe exclaimed. "Look at me… Up and about! I haven't done this in twenty years!"
"Grandpa!" Charlie exclaimed.
Joe: I never thought my life could be
Anything but catastrophe
But suddenly I begin to see
A bit of good luck for me
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden twinkle in my eye
I never had a chance to shine
Never a happy song to sing
But suddenly half the world is mine
What an amazing thing
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
[Spoken]
It's ours, Charlie!
[Sung]
I've got a golden sun up in the sky
"Slippers, Charlie," he instructed.
I never thought I'd see the day
When I would face the world and say
Both: Good morning, look at the sun
Joe: I never thought that I would be
Slap in the lap of luxury
'Cause I'd have said:
Rory: It couldn't be done
Joe: But it can be done
"Ugh, the cane, Charlie!" Grandpa Joe laughed. "Here I go! I watch my speed! Oh, hoo! Hoot!"
I never dreamed that I would climb
Over the moon in ecstasy
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm
Shortly about to be
Joe & Rory: 'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden chance to make my way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
Joe:
[Spoken]
Good morning, look at the sun!
Joe and Rory:
[Sung]
'Cause I'd have said,
It couldn't be done
Joe: But it can be done!
I never dreamed that I would climb
Over the moon in ecstasy
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm
Shortly about to be
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
Joe and Rory:
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden chance to make my way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
Rachel, Kurt, Blaine, and Santana sat together watching as the final note was belted out by Sutton Foster, playing Fanny Brice.
Song: "Don't Rain on My Parade (Reprise)" from Funny Girl
Sutton: I'll march my band out,
I'll beat my drum,
Guess we didn't make it,
At least I didn't fake it.
Don't tell me not to live,
Just sit and putter,
Life's candy; the sun's
A ball of butter.
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade.
I'm gonna live and live now,
Get what I want I know how,
All that the law will allow.
Hey, gorgeous, here we go again.
Well, here it goes, kid,
No lookin' back,
Stiff upper nose, kid,
Let's give 'em hell, Brice,
We'll cry a little later,
Well, Brice, that's life in the the-a-ter!
Get ready for me, world,
'Cause I'm a "comer,"
I simply gotta march,
My heart's a drummer.
Nobody, no, nobody
Is gonna rain on my parade.
The crowd leapt to their feet for a standing ovation, as the cast came out to take their final bows.
"Rachel, Rachel!" Kurt screamed. "We HAVE to see if we can get backstage! I want their autographs!"
"Let's go!" Rachel squealed, squeezing past everyone in the audience to get back stage.
"Isn't that Professor Tom?" Blaine asked.
"It is!" Rachel screamed. "PROFESSOR TOM!"
Tom heard and beckoned for the group to go over to him.
"Hey, folks!" he exclaimed. "I was just about to head backstage! I went to college with the actress who played Mrs. Strakosh."
"Can we please come with you?" Kurt asked, star-struck.
"Of course!" Tom exclaimed, opening the door backstage and leading everyone in.
"Oh my goodness, guys, it's actually her! Sutton Foster!" Rachel exclaimed.
"Should we go in?" Kurt asked.
"No, we should knock," Blaine said.
"You do it, then," Kurt begged.
Santana went ahead and stepped into Sutton's dressing room. "Hi, Ms. Foster, I'm very sorry to interrupt you, but my musical theater friends behind me, yeah, you're their idol, and they would very much appreciate some autographs!"
Sutton grinned at Santana.
"You guys are so sweet!" she exclaimed, coming out and signing everyone's autograph pictures or books.
"Hey, you look familiar!" Sutton said to Rachel.
Rachel tried to hide her face.
"No, no, you're Rachel Berry!" Sutton exclaimed.
"You know who she is?" Santana asked.
"Of course!" Sutton exclaimed. "The NYADA chat rooms were buzzing about a freshman making it to the top three girls called back for Fanny Brice, and the producer was telling me that Rachel came so very close to landing the role of Fanny!"
Rachel beamed. "I didn't know she thought so highly of me!"
"Of course she did!" Sutton exclaimed. "But, listen. The producer was talking to me about her next project. She doesn't want to dedicate her sights to the big Broadway stage so soon, but, she's doing an Off-Broadway show of this musical that I'm sure you're very familiar with, because, after all, I starred in the lead role—"
"THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE?" Rachel, Kurt, and Blaine shouted.
Sutton cracked up. "Yes! And Rachel, I'd highly encourage you to go for it; it's perfect for you. They look for younger actors to take over those roles so that they can land into the big business."
"I am so going to give it a shot!" she exclaimed.
"There is one problem, though," she said. "I'm sure you're familiar with Ivan Van Ho?"
"Yes, I auditioned for him for Glass Menagerie last year," she said.
"Yes, well, it's a partnership director thing. Ms. Myrna Villanueva, our producer, will be the director, and Ivan is the musical director," Sutton said. "But, Rachel, I am sure you will nail the audition, and I really look forward to seeing the show, and hopefully you'll be there playing the role of Millie, following in my footsteps, and I'm sure you three could audition as well!"
"Oh, nope, I'm not a theater dork," Santana said.
"We are!" Kurt and Blaine said together.
"Well, good luck to you all," Sutton said, walking away.
Rachel kept her mouth wide open, star-struck, as she watched one of her Broadway idols walk away.
"Excuse me, Ms. Sylvester?" asked a man walking out of the auditorium with his wife.
"Yes, how may I help you?" Sue asked, handing Robin over to Emma.
"We're Rory's parents," the woman said. "I'm Noreen, and this is my husband Torin."
"We just wanted to say thank you so much for getting our son out of his shell," Torin said. "We didn't know he was so serious about performing until we came over for the holidays!"
"Rory's always been pretty secluded and quiet back at home," Noreen said sadly. "But we noticed that his exchange time in America made him happier; that's why we let him come back to this school, and we have no regrets!"
"He's really finding himself here," Torin said. "It's something I wish we could have done better as parents."
"I'm sure you did a fantastic job with him," Sue aid. "It's something I strive for in my own parenting. My daughter has Down's Syndrome, so it's definitely been a challenge for someone who got into parenting so late."
"Well, Rory's told us how caring you are towards special-needs children," Noreen said. "We're sure you do a fantastic job with her. We barely even know you and I can just see in your eyes how caring you are towards your daughter."
"Thank you; I really appreciate the comments," Sue said. "And you both have raised a very responsible young man. Rory is so easy to work with."
"I'm glad to hear it," Noreen said.
"Well, we love the musical so far," Torin said.
"We're going to go back inside," Noreen followed, escorting Torin back inside.
Back in the musical, Kitty (who was wearing an inflatable costume, which had just been inflated as she chewed Wonka's experimental gum) was being rolled away by the Oompa-Loompas, and Augustus had been sucked up by a pipe earlier on in the musical. Now it was just Veruca, Mike, and Charlie, along with their parents.
Song: "I Want It Now"
Sugar:
Gooses! Geeses!
I want my geese to lay gold eggs for Easter
Colby:
It will, sweetheart
Sugar:
At least a hundred a day
Colby:
Anything you say
Sugar:
And by the way
Colby:
What?
Sugar:
I want a feast.
Colby:
You ate before you came to the factory
Sugar:
I want a bean feast!
Colby:
Oh, one of those
Sugar:
Cream buns and doughnuts and fruitcake with no nuts
So good you could go nuts
Colby:
You can have all those things when you get home
Sugar:
No, now!
I want a ball
I want a party
Pink macaroons and a million balloons
And performing baboons and ...
Give it to me
Rrhh rhhh
Now!
I want the world
I want the whole world
I want to lock it all up in my pocket
It's my bar of chocolate
Give it to me
Now!
I want today
I want tomorrow
I want to wear 'em like braids in my hair
And I don't want to share 'em
I want a party with room fulls of laughter
Ten thousand tons of ice cream
And if I don't get the things I am after
I'm going to scream!
I want the works
I want the whole works
Presents and prizes and sweets and surprises
Of all shapes and sizes
And now
Don't care how
I want it now
Don't care how
I want it now
Song: "Wonka Tour Finale"
Ryder:
Now Charlie makes everything he bakes satisfying and delicious
Joe:
Talk about your childhood wishes
Rory:
You can even eat the dishes
Sugar, Sean, Kitty, Jeremy, Colby, Ameera, Unique:
Oompa Loompa Doopady Doo
I've got a final puzzle for you
Add half children:
Oompa loompa doopady dee
If you are wise you'll listen to me
Add all children:
There is a problem with lots of our youth
Not everybody likes telling the truth
Telling the truth starts a beautiful buzz
Isn't it nice when someone does
{Jake, Joe, Dottie, and Ashley are wheeled on in their grandparent costumes in the four-person bed, flanked on the sides by Marley and Rory.}
Marley, Rory, Jake, Joe, Dottie, Ashley:
It could be contagious
Ryder:
Who can take a sun rise
(all echo)
Sprinkle it with dew
(all echo)
All: Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two
Charlie can
(all spoken: Charlie can)
Ryder: We know that he can
(all echo)
Everybody:
We know that he can 'cause he'll mix it all with love and make the world taste good
Rory:
And the world tastes good 'cause the candy man thinks it should
All:
Thinks it should
The cast bowed as the curtain descended upon the stage. The lights in the auditorium brightened and everyone gave the cast a standing ovation.
Will high-fived everyone backstage as they exited.
"Alright, guys! Get changed and get outside and greet your family and friends! Sam's back in town and he'd like to take you all to a Breadstix after-party!" Will exclaimed.
In a few minutes, the cast went out into the audience to meet and greet everyone.
Rod and Andrea were talking to Sue.
"I've got to hand it to you, Sue, you really outdid yourself with this play," Rod said.
"There've been dozens of phone calls at the office asking about the play, so you're going to have to come on air again later on this weekend," Andrea said.
"And, can I just say, the Irish kid playing Charlie was a neat twist," Rod said.
"Thank you; that was my vision in casting the role," Sue giggled.
"Excuse me, Coach Sylvester?" Fletcher asked, squeezing himself through the crowd. "I'll be writing the story about the musical for the next issue of the McKinley Muckraker as well as tonight's online publication, and I'd just like to know if everything you said before the musical is on the record?"
"Yes, it is," Sue said.
"Great, and can you please describe your experience directing this musical?" Fletcher asked.
"It's definitely opened my eyes to the importance of the arts," Sue said. "I know I have a notorious reputation of destroying the arts here, but actually being involved in it, though this isn't the first time, it really reminded me, hopefully for good, that the arts are probably the most important platforms that schools can offer, to get kids to feel included, for people to express themselves creatively, and for everyone to come out of their shells, make new friends, and just be happy!"
"Thanks," Fletcher said, going off to speak to Rory.
"Rory, can you please describe your experiences playing the lead role in this musical?" Fletcher asked.
"Well, it was an eye-opening experience," Rory said. "I'd only been in one musical before, so this was the best experience of the year, definitely."
When Fletcher left, Rory's mom and dad came over.
"Rory! We didn't know you were so serious about this!" Noreen exclaimed.
"Thanks, mum," Rory said. "But, it's just something fun to keep me occupied."
"Well, whatever you decide to pursue, we'll support you one-hundred-percent," Torin said. "We're so proud of you, son."
"You should be!" Will exclaimed, coming over to meet the family. "Your son here is such a fantastic addition to both the Glee Club and the musicals. I put him in charge of the boys this year, and he's done a fantastic job making sure that everyone felt included."
"We always knew our boy had that charm about him," Noreen said proudly. "And you must be Mr. Schuester! Rory told us all about you after he completed the tenth grade here."
"I'm flattered," Will laughed. "I was so thrilled to find out that he was coming back to McKinley this year. Thanks for giving him this opportunity."
"We couldn't be happier," Torin said. "We do miss him at home, but hopefully he'll be back in Ireland next year, going to college, pursuing a career that we know he'll be passionate about."
"Thanks for coming over, Mr. Schue," Rory said fondly.
"Don't mention it, buddy!" Will exclaimed, heading on over to see Ryder.
"Hey, Ryder!" he exclaimed. "Fantastic performance tonight! You're just a natural-born actor!"
"Thanks, Mr. Schue," Ryder said proudly, hugging Kitty as she ran over to him.
"Thanks for keeping us all in check, Mr. Schue," she said.
"My pleasure," Will said. "Are you guys going to the after-party?"
"Wouldn't miss it," Ryder said.
"Great," Will said. "You kids be safe!"
Will went on over to where Fletcher, Sue, and Emma were talking to Jeremy and Unique.
"I always thought that I'd be too nervous to be up on stage, but actually doing it really made me feel more comfortable and confident, and I'd definitely recommend the theater experience to everyone who feels like they want to fit in, because this was, for the most part, a place where you can just be wacky, and be yourself, and it's a normal thing," Jeremy said to Fletcher.
"I'm so proud of my character's son," Unique said proudly.
"I've got to say, Jeremy, I thought I'd be taking over your role on stage because I wasn't sure how you'd be with stage fright, but you looked so comfortable up there!" Sue exclaimed.
"I was," Jeremy said. "Thanks for all your help; especially you, Mrs. Schuester, for helping me to get out of my shell."
"No problem," Emma said. "Are you going to the after-party?"
"No, my parents wouldn't let me," Jeremy sighed. "But it's okay! There'll be other musicals, right, Mr. Schue?"
"Right!" Will exclaimed. "As soon as we come back from Christmas break, we'll get started on our Spring musical."
"Can't wait," Jeremy said with a smile, walking out the door.
"Well, Sue, I'd say your musical was a huge success," Will said.
"I agree," Emma said. "There was a fantastic turnout tonight! Your advertisement on WOHN really did wonders."
"Yeah, the power of television; so much more useful in gathering an audience than a hundred posters could do," Sue said. "Well, let's rest up, everyone. We've got two shows tomorrow, and then three shows next week!"
"See you tomorrow, bright and early," Emma said, walking out of the auditorium with Will.
Sue smiled as she looked around the empty auditorium. "All for you, Jeanie," she said.
At the after-party, the thirteen kids, Sam, and Stacey and Stevie were enjoying themselves over dinner.
"Oh my goodness, guys, Fletcher Mantini got the article up already," Dottie said, passing her iPad around.
"'Willy Wonka serves up Western Ohio,'" Ashley read.
"By Fletcher Mantini, features editor," Sean said.
"Students of the William McKinley High School debuted their delicious musical skills in their take of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Friday night at the April Rhodes Civic Pavilion," Colby said.
"Director Sue Sylvester chose to direct the program as a tribute to her late sister, Jean Sylvester, who passed away in May of 2011," Sue read from her living room.
"Musical direction was done by Mr. Will Schuester, and choreography by Mike Chang, Class of 2012," Will read, passing his laptop to Emma.
"Proceeds from the program will be donated to the Lima Nursing Home and the National Down Syndrome Society; two organizations that Sylvester has a personal connection to," Emma continued.
"Because of the limited amount of students who passed the round of auditions in September. A few of the actors, including junior Jake Puckerman and sophomore Dottie Kazatori, had to play two or three roles," Jake read.
Everyone continued passing the iPad around, until it reached the end, where Rory read out Fletcher's personal take.
"The musical was exceptionally well-done, instilling a homely and familial feeling inside every viewer. I would strongly recommend this musical to anyone, because everything about it is something positive, from the message of the story, to the background of the cast and directors, to the causes in which the proceeds are donated, and overall, to the ultimate joy felt through the music," Rory read.
"The show will be playing two o' clock and seven o' clock shows on Saturday, December 14 and 21, and a seven o' clock show on Friday, December 20. Don't miss your chance to see it." Ryder finished.
Now, they were to do a CD, this is what it'd look like:
1. The Candy Man Can
2. Cheer Up, Charlie
3. (I've Got A) Golden Ticket
4. Oompa Loompa (see Chapter 2: Debut)
5. I Want It Now
6. Wonka Tour Finale
7. Pure Imagination
And "Pure Imagination" was done by the Season 2 cast: Rachel, Finn, Kurt, Mercedes, Artie, Tina, Puck, Mike, Sam, Quinn, Santana, Brittany, Lauren
Kurt:
Come with me and you'll be
In a world of pure imagination
Finn:
Take a look and you'll see
Into your imagination
Tina:
We'll begin with a spin
Traveling in the world of my creation
Artie:
What we'll see will defy explanation
Tina with New Directions:
If you wanna view paradise
Tina:
Simply look around and view it
Tina with New Directions:
Anything you want to, do it
Tina:
Want to change the world?
There's nothing to it
Kurt:
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Finn:
Living there, you'll be free
Kurt and Finn:
If you truly wish to be
Kurt with New Directions:
If you wanna view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to do it
Want to change the world?
Kurt:
There's nothing to it
Tina:
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Kurt:
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly
Kurt and Finn:
Wish to be
Next: Christmas!