September 28, 29, & 30
Interested performers who are auditioning (in-person and virtually) are invited to take a moment and read the Welcome to Auditions link for important information related to this audition.
VIRTUAL AUDITION
See Audition Information for more details related to submitting virtually, including how to send your vocal audition.
Virtual Audition Form (must be received by September 30 at 12:00 p.m.) Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Doors open no earlier than 30 minutes prior to a scheduled audition.
September 28th at 10:00 a.m: Children 12 years and younger
September 29th at 6:30 p.m: All ages
September 30th at 7 p.m: All ages
Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application 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.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
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.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a physical storytelling adventure. All performers considering auditioning for this production should be in good physical shape. Most roles will require varying amounts of larger-than-life dancing and physical acting performance. Some performers may climb and perform on tall objects or wear costumes that are restrictive/large body with minimal visual or physical movement. The Playhouse is looking for kind, hardworking, team first, physically adept actors and singers, with good physical hygiene, who can fully commit to the upbeat, energetic, and colorful iconic characters with an understanding of comedy with truth and humanity. See below for more information regarding the character breakdown in addition to more information about being in the ensemble of this production.
The casting team of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is seeking to fill the role of Charlie Bucket by a performer of a similar age to the suggested age of (9-13 years old). The four additional children, Augustus Gloop, Mike Teavee, Violet Beauregarde, and Veruca Salt are written with the intention of being portrayed by adult performers. While the casting team is open and will review young performers for these roles, it is highly recommended that all interested performers study and research U.S. Broadway performances and recordings of this musical to confirm their ability to bring these four characters to life. All adult performers are welcomed and encouraged to audition for these four roles as well.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
NOTE: The potential ages are meant to give performers a point of reference and will be determined based on the audition process.
Willy Wonka
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
Charlie Bucket
Sweet, smart, hopeful and loving. A boy with wonderful innocence and vulnerability.
Gender: Male Presenting
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Grandpa Joe
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
Mrs. Bucket
Charlie's warm and kind-hearted mother. Worrier. Generous and loving.
Gender: Female Presenting
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Grandma Josephine
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
Grandma Georgina
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
Grandpa George
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
Mrs. Gloop
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
Augustus Gloop
Rampantly, over-active and obnoxious. Good comedic timing and strong vocal comedy. Yodeling skills a plus.
Gender: Male Presenting
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
See “special considerations” above for more information about the age of this performer.
Mr. Salt
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
Veruca Salt
Vicious, stubborn, and determined. Must be proficient in ballet.
Gender: Female Presenting
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab4
See “special considerations” above for more information about the age of this performer.
Mr. Beauregarde
Violet's ineffectual father. Ignores his back-talking, insult-hurling daughter.
Gender: Male Presenting
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Violet Beauregarde
Confident, forward, and full of attitude and sass.
Gender: Female Presenting
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
See “special considerations” above for more information about the age of this performer.
Mike Teavee
A fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy. Good belter.
Gender: Male Presenting
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G3
See “special considerations” above for more information about the age of this performer.
Mrs. Teavee
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
Mrs. Green
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
Jerry
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
Cherry
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.
Ensemble:
The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ethnicities 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. All tracks in the ensemble will require varying amounts of over-the-top and precise dancing as well as exceptional physical acting and singing. 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.