Willie Wonka Auditions
Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Isabelle Reader Theatre, Spencer School, 1026 Goldstream Ave.
This charming, engaging show is based on the classic musical film version starring Gene Wilder. It includes the musical numbers Pure Imagination, Candy Man, Cheer Up Charlie, and all the Oompa-Loompa songs!
The play is based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Music and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Stage direction and movement for this production will be by Jaymes D. Goodman with musical direction by Cary Chiu.
To book an audition time, call Marie at 250-478-0329. Please indicate what audition time best suits you and which role you are interested in. Please give a phone number with which you can be easily contacted. Or click here to email.
Audition times for both Saturday and Sunday:
- 12–2pm: kids only
- 2–3pm: adults only
- 3–4pm: lunch
- 4–5pm: Willy Wonkas only
- 5–7pm: kids and adults
Performance dates:
- Preview: Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30pm
- Opening: Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30pm
- Matinee: Saturday, Oct. 23, 2:00pm
- Matinee: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2:00pm
- Evening: Friday, Oct. 29, 7:30pm
- Matinee: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2:00pm
- Matinee: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2:00pm
Rehearsal information:
- Rehearsals commence Saturday, July 31.
- Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to about 9:00pm, plus Saturday afternoons from 12–3pm.
- IMPORTANT! You must be available for all rehearsals that you are called for.
For audition:
- Please arrive early to fill in the audition form.
- Be prepared to sing one verse and one chorus of a song of your choice (no more than one minute). Make sure the song shows the full range of your singing voice. Please avoid singing a cappella. An accompanist will be provided at the audition.
- Please bring a photo of yourself.
- Please bring a performance resume, if possible.
- Parents will not be able to sit in on the auditions of their children.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the movement portion of the audition.
- Be prepared to stay for the full hour block of your audition.
- Be prepared to possibly do a cold reading from the play.
- Be prepared to possibly do some improvisation at the request of the director.
- Have fun!
- Book your audition time today.
Roles available:
Willy Wonka
The charismatic owner of the magical candy factory. Lots of singing. Moderate movement.
Charlie
The poor boy with the big heart who gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Lots of singing. Moderate movement.
Grandpa Joe
Charlie's grandfather who once worked for Willy Wonka. Some singing. Light movement.
Augustus Gloop
A gluttonous child who is always eating (must be willing to possibly wear a fat suit). Some singing. Light movement.
Veruca Salt
A bossy and manipulative little girl. Moderate singing. Light movement.
Mr. Salt
Veruca's father who bends to her every whim. Light singing. Light movement.
Violet Beauregarde
A rude, gum-chewing girl lacking in manners. Light singing. Light movement.
Mrs. Beauregarde
Violet's pushy, business-only mother. Light singing.
Mike Teavee
A young boy who hates anything that doesn't have to do with techno toys.
Ms. Teavee
Mike's mother who tries very hard to please everyone. Some singing. Light movement.
SUPPORT ROLES:
The following roles have some singing and moderate-to-heavy movement. They are support roles, and those cast in theses roles will also double as Oompa-Loompas, squirrels, and cooks.
Adults:
- Mr. Bucket: Charlie's father
- Mrs. Bucket: Charlie's mother
- Grandma Josephina: Mrs. Bucket's mother
- Grandma GeorginaL Mr. Bucket's mother
- Grandpa George: Mr. Bucket's father
- Phineous Trout: Global News reporter
Kids:
- James: a friend of Charlie
- Matilda: a friend of Charlie
- Sophie: a friend of Charlie
- Danny: a friend of Charlie
- Alfie: a friend of Charlie
- Billy: a friend of Charlie