Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr Audition Form
Artisan Center Theater

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- is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. There are a number of directions to take with Wonka, ranging from Gene Wilder's version in the original film, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, to Johnny Depp's portrayal in the recent film, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and everything in between. The actor should be able to be funny and serious and change between the two on a dime. The same actor will play both Willy Wonka and the Candy Man.
- is the emotional heart and soul of the musical. The actor performing Charlie should have an unchanged voice and lots of pluck and enthusiasm. Charlie is in nearly every scene, and should be a great singer, excellent actor, and read as younger onstage.
- is the grandfather we all wish we had when we were Charlie's age. He is caring, patient, sweet, and always reminds Charlie to look on the bright side. The role sings a bit, but the singing is secondary to the actor's solid acting skills.
- Charlie’s Father is a natural nurturer. Mr. Bucket performs the number "Think Positive" with Charlie. Mr. Bucket can double as an Oompa-Loompa in the second half of the show.
- Charlie’s mother is also a natural nurturer. Mrs. Bucket sings "Cheer Up, Charlie" with Mr. Bucket and Grandpa Joe. Mrs. Bucket can double as an Oompa-Loompa in the second half of the show.
- Charlie's three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. These roles require good comedic timing and solid acting abilities.
- Charlie's three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. These roles require good comedic timing and solid acting abilities.
- Charlie's three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. These roles require good comedic timing and solid acting abilities.
- is the reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. The role requires some singing, but great stage presence and incredible diction/pronunciation are required.
- will be present and active throughout the show. They will serve as storytellers who will change sets and do other things that move the show forward. They will include performers of all ages and sizes, and can include performers of various dancing skills and abilities. Some Oompa Loompas will also serve as Candy Man kids at the beginning of the show.
- is Augustus' mother who has overindulged her son with food. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory, and sings "I Eat More!" which is one of the more difficult songs in the score for young people.
- is a teacher of geography and has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her gum-chewing daughter, with less than stellar results. The role is virtually non-singing. Her accent should match Violet's and the two should make a good pair onstage.
- his solution is to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class, and usually portrayed with a high British accent. He sings very little.
- Gum chewer extraordinaire, Violet hails from Snellville, Georgia, so it's nice if she has a Southern American accent, but not necessary. Violet should stand in stark contrast to Veruca Salt. Veruca is a wealthy refined brat; Violet is more of a blue collar, middle class brat. She sings "Chew It" along with Willy Wonka. The song is a tour-de-force for the right voice.
- For this adaptation Mike is not just a TV junky. He is also addicted to video games, the Internet and any other mind numbing technological device. Mike is bratty, loud and obnoxious. He does not understand the word "no." Mike and Ms. Teavee sing "I See It All On TV" so he should be a reasonable singer.
- is the overachieving eater. Augustus sings "I Eat More!" along with his mother and Phineous Trout. The song is on the difficult side, but does not need to be sung with a polished pretty voice, in fact, the more character the better. Note: please notify me if this is a role you don’t want to be considered for. I understand the implication of being cast in this role, and my hope is to use movement-oriented actor who wears a costume.
- is a take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) or Marion Cunningham (Happy Days) or even Carol Brady (The Brady Bunch). She's perfectly put together and a bit vacant.
- is wealthy, class-conscious, and completely spoiled. She is often portrayed with a high British accent that is by no means required (brats come in all nationalities). Veruca's solo number "I Want It Now" is deceptively tricky and comes late in the show, so select a young lady with a strong voice. Veruca should contrast sharply with Violet Beauregarde in terms of look and physical type. Cast a great singer and actor in this role who can make bold choices onstage.
- is a teacher of geography and has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her gum-chewing daughter, with less than stellar results. The role is virtually non-singing. Her accent should match Violet's and the two should make a good pair onstage.
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REHEARSAL DATES:
Rehearsals begin Monday, June 5, 2023 and will generally be Monday – Friday evenings from 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.
PRODUCTION DATES:
July 21-August 12, 2023 Performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm, Saturdays at 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Please check your calendar and check any dates when you cannot attend a rehearsal or a performance. No conflicts can be accepted (except for emergencies) after casting.
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All tech rehearsals and performances are required for all cast members. This is the 6 rehearsals leading up to tech week. No conflicts are permitted during this time. Please list in notes if you are arriving late or leaving early, only mark the day if you will be missing entirely.
Performances
July 21-August 12, 2023 Performances will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm, Saturdays at 11:30am and 1:30pm.
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