MAT debuts 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' tonight

Beginning tonight, Montana Actors' Theatre will have performances of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in the former Herberger's location in the Holiday Village Mall.

The MAT performance tells Roald Dahl's classic story of poor Charlie Bucket's adventure through Willy Wonka's magical, Oompa Loompa-filled factory, with a unique spin.

"Something that makes it their own is that it's all youth produced. That's, you know, different. So it's directed by youth, and it's starred in by youth," MAT Youth Activities Director and House and Costume Manager Angela Pratt said.

"I try to stay out of it as m...