Production of "Willy Wonka JR." Seeks Young Performers

Willy Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. The actor should be able to be funny and serious and change between the two on a dime. We will cast a fantastic actor and singer in this iconic role. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Charlie Bucket is the emotional heart and soul of the musical. The actor performing Charlie should have lots of pluck and enthusiasm. Charlie is in nearly every scene, so Charlie should be a great singer, excellent actor, and hopefully reads as younger onstage. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Grandpa Joe 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. We will cast an actor who can be kind, funny, and makes a great duo with Charlie. The role sings a bit, but the singing is secondary to the actor's solid acting skills. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

This is a great role for a young person who has a nice voice, and is a natural nurturer. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: D4

This is a great role for a young person who has a nice voice, and is a natural nurturer. Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Charlie's three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. We will cast performers that are innately interesting, who have good comic timing and are solid actors.

Charlie's three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. We will cast performers that are innately interesting, who have good comic timing and are solid actors.

Charlie's three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. Cast performers that are innately interesting, who have good comic timing and are solid actors. These actors can double as Oompa-Loompas in the second half of the show.

Phineous is the reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. The role requires some singing, so we will cast a boy or a girl with a great announcer's voice and good stage presence. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B3

The Oompa-Loompa Chorus, including Oompa-Loompas 1-5! Very involved in throughout the entire production. Will also be squirrels, and cooks! Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A3

Mrs. Gloop 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. The role requires a character actress who isn't afraid to take positive risks both in her acting and her singing. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Mrs. Beauregard 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. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C4

Mr. Salt's solution 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. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C4

Gum chewer extraordinaire, Violet should stand in stark contrast to Veruca Salt. We will cast a young lady with strong voice. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

For this adaptation Mike is not just a TV junky. He is also addicted to video games, the Internet and any other mindnumbing technological device. Mike is bratty, loud and obnoxious. He does not understand the word "no." Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

James is Charlie's friend from school. This is a great role for a performer who is newer to the stage. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Ms. Teavee is a take on all television moms of the distant past. She's perfectly put together and a bit vacant. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Veruca is wealthy, class-conscious, and completely spoiled. Veruca should contrast sharply with Violet Beauregarde in terms of look and physical type. We will cast a great singer and actor in this role who can make bold choices onstage. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Matilda is also a schoolmate of Charlie's, but she's a bit of bully. Matilda has a few lines and sings the introduction of "The Candy Man" along with James and Charlie. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C#4