The Franklin Community High School Drama Club and younger students have their golden tickets and they’re ready to stage “Wonka” this weekend.

Julie Dawn Cole, who played the iconic brat Veruca Salt, was the only one from the Wonka kids who pursued acting after the making of this film. Peter Ostrum, the actor who plays Charlie Bucket ...

Wonka gauges their character, all under the guise of a tour. From Augustus Gloop's chocolatey downfall to Veruca Salt's golden goose chase, each child faces a fate that's as instructive as it is ...

Willy Wonka Explained: The Veruca Salt Sessions is a nostalgic trip for any fans of the movie and is presented as a dual psychiatric session exploring Hardy and Cole’s individual neuroses.