Singing Audition in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" show. More details are below. About the project: Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination." 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. Rate: Theatre operates on a volunteer basis and can not offer any monetary compensation. Additional information: Callbacks: May 31st, 2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Auditioners asked to attend callbacks should be prepared to be there for the full 5 hours. Rehearsals: August 10th - November 13th, 2025 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tech Days: November 16th - 21st, 2025 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. All cast is required for all tech days, including load-in on Sunday, November 16th. Shows: November 21st - December 6th, 2025 Weekdays & Saturdays: 7 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 2 p.m. Shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are tentative and will open dependant on ticket sales. If there is no show on those days, an understudy put-in rehearsal will happen. Even though shows are tentative, it is expected that all cast and needed crew be available for this day. All cast members MUST be available for all of tech week and all shows. Please review the production dates to ensure you are able to commit to the show. Please, see the attachment. If interested, please apply.
32 roles
The sly, charming star of the show. Kooky and eccentric, but a little bit scary. His larger than life persona can go from sweet and comical, to magically mysterious and dark in. Male identifying character. Vocal Range: G#2 - G4 | Baritone.
Impish. He is Charlie's imaginative, fun, kind and loving grandfather. After many years being confined to a bed, his childish energy spontaneously returns when Charlie finds the Golden Ticket. Married to Grandma Josephine. Male identifying character. Vocal Range: G#2 - G4 | Baritone.
Charlie's warm and kind-hearted single mother. Worrier. Generous and kind. This track will be in the ensemble in the second act of the show, but will bow as Mrs. Bucket. Female identifying character. Vocal Range: G3 - E5 | Mezzo-soprano
Married to Grandpa Joe. Supportive of Charlie’s ambitions, but grumpy with age. The grandparents will be a part of the ensemble OR backstage singers for act two depending on casting needs. (Female identifying character). Vocal Range: C4 - D5 | Alto / Mezzo-soprano.
Married to Grandpa George. Supportive of Charlie’s ambitions, but grumpy with age. The grandparents will be a part of the ensemble OR backstage singers for act two depending on casting needs. (Female identifying character). Vocal Range: Ab3 - E5 | Mezzo-soprano.
Married to Grandma Georgina. Supportive of Charlie’s ambitions, but grumpy with age. This track will understudy GRANDPA JOE. The grandparents will be a part of the ensemble OR backstage singers for act two depending on casting needs. (Male identifying character). Vocal Range: F2 - E4 | Baritone/Bass.
Augustus's German, moronic, Wagnerian mother. Mirthlessly smiles as though it were affixed to the front of her face. Yodelling ability is considered an asset but not required. The ability to do a German accent is an asset but not required. Female identifying character). Vocal Range: Bb3 - D5 | Soprano/Mezzo-soprano.
Rampantly over-active. Always eating and always clueless. Yodelling ability is considered an asset but not required. The ability to do a German accent is an asset but not required. (Male identifying character who can play high energy children). Vocal Range: Bb3 - G5 | Treble/Tenor.
Veruca's goofy, eccentric, distracted, hilarious father. Finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous demand his daughter makes. The ability to do a Russian accent is an asset but not required. (Male identifying character). Vocal Range: Ab2 - Ab4 | Baritone.
Vicious and determined. A brat and she knows it. The ability to do a Russian accent is an asset but not required. Ballet experience (being en pointe) is an asset but not required. (Female identifying character, performers who can play high energy children.) Vocal Range: Ab4 - Db5 | Mezzo-soprano.
Violet's ineffectual father. Ignores his back-talking, insult-hurling daughter. Lives vicariously through his child. (Male identifying character). Vocal Range: F#3 - G4 | Baritone.
Confident, forward, and full of attitude. A wannabe star. Looking for a strong singer. (Female identifying character, performers who can play high energy children). Vocal Range: C#4 - F#5 | Mezzo-soprano / soprano (strong belt).
She needs amphetamines to get through the day and deal with her outrageous son. Tense, extreme, and hilarious. (Female identifying character). Vocal Range: G3 - Eb5 | Mezzo-soprano/Soprano.
A fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy. Addicted to his technology. (Male identifying character, performers who can play high energy children.) Vocal Range: G3 - Bb4 | Baritone/Tenor.
An opportunist who sells anything from rotten vegetables to Wonka bars. Female identifying character. Vocal Range: Any.
Cocky, overly positive news anchor. (Male identifying character). Vocal Range: Any.
High strung reporter. (Female identifying). Vocal Ranges: Any.
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