"Willy Wonka" Musical Needs Actors
Seeking actors for production of "Willy Wonka". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory... or suffer the consequences. Filled with imaginative design possibilities, Willy Wonka will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination! Additional info: For more info, please see the audition packet attached. Please note: there is a Production Fee. Show dates: September 26-28, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
The mysterious title character. 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.
A local candy vendor. They lead the children in praising the joys of candy.
A reporter covering the Golden Ticket story.
Charlie Bucket’s nurturing mother. She is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
Charlie Bucket’s nurturing father. He is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
A caring, patient, and kindhearted man. Loving Grandfather to Charlie Bucket. He accompanies Charlie to Willy Wonka’s factory, and it gives him a new burst of youthful vigor.
A plump, jolly German woman with a bustling personality. Augustus Gloop’s overindulgent mother.
A wealthy British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and privilege. Father to Veruca Salt who shamelessly spoils his daughter.
An old-fashioned housewife. She is Mike Teavee’s permissive and clueless mother.
Violet’s enthusiastic “helicopter parent” who focuses all her attention on her daughter. She indulges Violet’s worst competitive impulses.
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