Casting Performers for "Willy Wonka" Play
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
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
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
Reporter covering the Golden Ticket Story. ("optional doubling as WILLY WONKA or CANDY MAN") Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor or Mezzo/Soprano
Charlie's nurturing mother, always making the best of difficult situations. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: Mezzo/Soprano
Charlie's father, encourages Charlie to stay positive Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor
Augustus's overindulgent mother, she is a jolly German woman with a bustling personality. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo
Wealthy, British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and privilege while shamelessly spoiling his daughter Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor
An old-fashioned housewife, she is Mike's permissive and clueless mother. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Soprano
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
ENSEMBLE ROLE with and without solo lines/features
ENSEMBLE ROLE with and without solo lines/features
ENSEMBLE ROLE with and without solo lines/features
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
Wife of Grandpa Joe, grandmother to Charlie. She is kind and sweet, humoring her husband and Charlie. Gender: Female presenting Vocal Range: Any
Charlie's other grandfather. George is sweet, but losing his hearing, which leads to entertaining misunderstandings! Gender: Male presenting Vocal Range: Any
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
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