The Candy Man (UCM alum Kacy Christensen) is joined by Jamie (Maria Shull) and Matilda (Taylor Atkins) in singing and dancing to “The Candy Man.” (Photo by Joe Moore)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- University of Central Missouri alum Kacy Christensen, who played the dual roles of Willie Wonka and the Candy Man in "Willie Wonka Jr.," took time away from his schedule in New York to perform in four shows Friday through Sunday with more than 60 Warrensburg-area youth, ages 8 through 15.

The family-oriented show, "Willie Wonka Jr.," adapted from “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” was presented by Center Stage Academy. It was directed by Casey Renfrow with choreography by Jennifer Renfrow.

The Candy Man (UCM alum Kacy Christensen) persuades Charlie Bucket (Stuart Dunan) to accept a lollipop despite Charlie’s protests that it “might spoil my appetite.” (Photo by Joe Moore)

Phineous Trout (Loran Jett) gets the inside scoop from Mrs. Gloop (Haley Amthes) on Augustus Gloop’s (Joshua Perrin) training regiment. Augustus has just become the first winner of a golden ticket and a chance to tour the Wonka Chocolate Factory and win a life-time supply of chocolate. (Photo by Joe Moore)

Narrator Lauren Smith (center) describes the harsh living conditions endured by the Bucket family: Charlie (Stuart Duncan), Mrs. Bucket (Kayla Goth), Grandpa Joe (Gabe Richner), Grandma Josephina (Katie Turnbow), Grandma Georgina (Amber Scroggs, hidden), Grandpa George (Jacob Byer), and Mr. Bucket (Joey LaFernier). (Photo by Joe Moore)

University of Central Missouri alum Kacy Christensen sings “Pure Imagination” in the Central Missouri Repertory Theatre’s production of “Willie Wonka Junior.” (Photo by Joe Moore)