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Casting Performers for "Willy Wonka" Play

Topsham, ME, United States
ID: 278002Exp: 2/15/2025
Description:

Seeking talent for "Willy Wonka". Please see the details below. Additional info: What to expect: All auditioners should plan to sing at auditions. Those interested in solo parts must audition with a vocal solo. Group auditions will be available for any who prefer an ensemble role. Some auditioners may be asked to read short scenes - in the interest of time, not all auditioners will need to read scenes. Dance auditions will be optional, but those who choose not to participate in this portion of the audition will not be considered for dancing roles. Mandatory dates: Dress Rehearsals: May 4, 5, 6 Performances: May 8, 9, 10, 11 If you are looking to be cast in this show, you must be available for ALL dates listed above. Rehearsals will be held primarily on Monday & Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, and Saturday afternoons 1-5 pm, with occasional Sundays in March (never both days on the same weekend), and some possible Thursday evenings in April. A complete list of rehearsal dates will be made available prior to auditions. If interested, please apply.

16 roles

WILLY WONKABoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

He is charming, enigmatic, charismatic, and slightly sinister. A chocolatier who guides children and their parents on a tour of his factory. He is looking for someone new to take over his candy empire. ("Optional doubling as CANDY MAN or PHINEOUS TROUT*) Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

CANDY MANBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Local candy vendor. Leads the children in praising the joys of candy, and is very kind to Charlie. ("optional doubling as WILLY WONKA or PHINEOUS TROUT*) Vocal Range: Baritone or Alto/Mezzo

PHINEOUS TROUTBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Reporter covering the Golden Ticket Story. ("optional doubling as WILLY WONKA or CANDY MAN") Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor or Mezzo/Soprano

MRS BUCKETBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Charlie's nurturing mother, always making the best of difficult situations. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: Mezzo/Soprano

MR BUCKETBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Charlie's father, encourages Charlie to stay positive Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

MRS GLOOPBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Augustus's overindulgent mother, she is a jolly German woman with a bustling personality. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo

MR SALTABoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Wealthy, British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and privilege while shamelessly spoiling his daughter Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

MS TEAVEEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An old-fashioned housewife, she is Mike's permissive and clueless mother. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Soprano

MRS BEAUREGARDEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Violet's enthusiastic "helicopter parent". She focuses all her attention on her daughter, indulging Violet's worse competitive impulses. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Soprano

CooksBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE ROLE with and without solo lines/features

SquirrelsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE ROLE with and without solo lines/features

Oompa-LoompasBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE ROLE with and without solo lines/features

GRANDPA JOEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The loving grandfather of Charlie Bucket, Joe is a caring, patient, kindhearted man. He accompanies Charlie to Wonka's factory and it gives him a new burst of youthful energy! Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

GRANDMA JOSEPHINEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Wife of Grandpa Joe, grandmother to Charlie. She is kind and sweet, humoring her husband and Charlie. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Any

GRANDPA GEORGEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Charlie's other grandfather. George is sweet, but losing his hearing, which leads to entertaining misunderstandings! Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Any

GRANDMA GEORGINABoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Wife of Grandpa George, she is Charlie's other grandmother. Her patience for her going-deaf husband wears thin, but she obviously cares deeply for her family. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Any