

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Willy Wonka Jr." with The Talent Machine & The Penguin Project
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Share the joy as 34 amazing, dedicated kids with disabilities perform Willy Wonka Jr. partnered with supportive peer mentors.About this EventTalent Machine Partners with The Penguin Project for Special PerformancesThe Talent Machine Company is the first Central Maryland partner of , an award-winning nationwide program that provides a supportive, encouraging theater experience for children with disabilities.Join us on April 24th and 25th, when we will perform Willy Wonka Jr. featuring a full cast of 32 children and teens with disabilities who will be paired with volunteer peer mentors. These mentors have been supporting their talented, dedicated mentees throughout four months of rehearsals and will also be with their mentees during the performances as well as helping behind the scenes.This is our third production with The Penguin Project. Last year's performances of High School Musical Jr. drew sell-out crowds who gave the artists and mentors standing ovations, recognizing the hard work and heart that went into the production. Since its founding in 2024, the Company has earned several awards and nominations, including the 2024 Community Organization Award and the 2024 Accessibility Award from Anne Arundel County, as well as being named a 2023 SpArc Tank Grant recipient from The Arc Maryland.DON'T MISS THIS WONDERDFUL SHOW!Dates, Times and LocationFriday, April 24th at 7pmSaturday, April 25th at 2 pmMid Atlantic Community Church2485 Davidsonville RoadGambrills, MD 21054Tickets: General admission seating. All tickets are $15.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Penguin Project partnership all about? This show marks the third collaboration between The Talent Machine and The Penguin Project, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping theaters around the country produce shows that feature young artists with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other neurological disorders. Through this partnership, The Penguin Project and The Talent Machine demonstrates that the special challenges of a disability should not handicap a child’s ability to participate in life’s experiences.Who are the people involved in bringing this show to life? The artists and mentors in this year’s production are ages 10 to 21 and attend schools in Anne Arundel County, are home-schooled, or attend public or private schools in Howard County, Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Lea Capps, Talent Machine Company president, is directing the show, assisted by Owen Russell, a Talent Machine alum who also assisted the last two years. Owen's brother, Colin, was an artist in both previous shows and will be in this year's show as well. Lea and Owen are also choreographing the show, along with assistance from Mac Brabazon. The musical directors are Anita Spicer and Molly Cahlink. The producer and program manager is alumni parent, Kim Dixon.The Penguin Project’s staff serves as an experienced resource for The Talent Machine team, offering both periodic on-site guidance and comprehensive guidelines and information to ensure the success of this experience for all involved.What is the value of this experience? Since 2004, The Penguin Project has found that when children participate in the performing arts, it enhances their social interaction, communication skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. The program also reaches beyond the stage to create a network for children who previously may have had limited social opportunities.Who can be involved? Performers and mentors can be ages 10-21 and can attend any school, public or private, or be homeschooled. No theater experience is needed.BUY TICKETS TODAY TO SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM! We welcome all members of the community to attend to support both our performers and peer mentors! Watch our social media pages and this space for details.Who can I contact for more information? For more information, email Kim Dixon, Program Director, at PenguinProject@Talentmachine.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gambrills/willy-wonka-jr-with-the-talent-machine-and-the-penguin-project/100001982474959972
- **Event Categories**: art, performances, entertainment, kids, live-music
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwilly-wonka-jr-with-the-talent-machine-the-penguin-project-tickets-1982474959972
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.25, max: 17.25, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Gambrills
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mid Atlantic Community Church
- **lat**: 38.97818900000001
- **long**: -76.66568099999999
- **full address**: Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2485 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, United States

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- **organizer**: The Talent Machine Company (https://allevents.in/org/the-talent-machine-company/21673797)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2485 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 17.25 up to 17.25 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Talent Machine Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, performances, entertainment, kids, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about "Willy Wonka Jr." with The Talent Machine & The Penguin Project ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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