"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Musical Needs Actors
Auditions for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" show. Seeking cast. Please see the details below. About the project: "Welcome to the World of Pure Imagination as the world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas. Featuring songs from the motion picture, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your golden ticket to an outrageous and fun filled night of entertainment." Additional info: IN-PERSON AUDITIONS Doors open no earlier than 30 minutes prior to a scheduled audition. Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application attached and bring it completed to the audition. On the application for this audition are questions related to double casting, understudying, and swinging (not performing unless called upon to). Performers should answer these questions honestly and truthfully, while maintaining transparency about any other needs (will only be cast with a fellow auditionee/conflicts/etc.) Statements alluding to/presenting indirectness as well as vague responses (maybe/will discuss later/etc.) are strongly discouraged from being placed on the application. Please see the document attached for additional info. If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
The sly, charming star of the show. Lithe, eccentric. His larger-than-life persona can go from charming and comical, to magically mysterious and dark. Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Impish. He is Charlie's imaginative, fun, kind and loving grandfather. After many years being confined to a bed, his childish energy returns when Charlie finds the Golden Ticket. Strong physical actor to portray older. Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G#2
Charlie's warm and kind-hearted mother. Worrier. Generous and loving. Gender: Female Presenting Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Grandmother of Charlie Bucket. Stays in bed at the Bucket shack, with possibility of doubling throughout show. Strong seasoned actor and have good comedic timing. Gender: Female Presenting Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Grandmother of Charlie Bucket. Stays in bed at the Bucket shack, with possibility of doubling throughout show. Strong seasoned actor and have good comedic timing. Gender: Female Presenting Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Grandfather of Charlie Bucket. Stays in bed at the Bucket shack, with possibility of doubling throughout show. Should be strong seasoned actors and have good comedic timing. Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: F2
Augustus's German, moronic, Wagnerian mother. Mirthlessly smiles as though it were affixed to the front of her face. Good comedic timing with yodeling skills. Gender: Female Presenting Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Veruca's goofy, eccentric, distracted, hilarious father. Finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous demand his daughter makes. Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Violet's ineffectual father. Ignores his back-talking, insult-hurling daughter. Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: F#3
She needs amphetamines to get through the day and deal with her outrageous son. Tense, extreme, and hilarious. Exceptional comedic timing and vocal acting. Gender: Female Presenting Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The poor, second-hand vegetable salesman that Charlie buys the only food his family can afford. While a kind woman cares about Charlie and his family, her priority is making a living. Gender: Female Presenting
Another reporter who is the bearer of bad news for Charlie's golden ticket ventures but is full of wacky energy while doing so. Strong comedic timing and understanding. Gender: Male Presenting
A zany and quick-witted reporter who adds a delightful dash of humor to the piece. The reporter is "on the scene" for all of our golden ticket winners. Exceptional physical acting, dynamic acting vocal range, and comedic timing.
The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production. Some of these tracks may include moving and dancing on knees, performing at heights or on moving platforms and portraying minor supporting named characters. Performers interested in auditioning for this ensemble should have some proficiency in musical theatre and/or jazz-style dance. Hip-hop and ballet skills are required for select dancers within the show.
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