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"Willy Wonka" Show Needs Child Performers

Trussville, AL, United States
ID: 582905Exp: 4/28/2025
Description:

Kids age 9-15 years old are needed for "Willy Wonka". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by the songwriters of Hairspray, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Additional info: Auditioners should come prepared. -Sing a 90-second (max) cut of any song of their choice, preferably in the genre of the show, with your own backing track. -Read a short snippet of dialog with the directors, using good diction and an accent where appropriate, depending on the role. Show dates are: -July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7 pm -July 13 and 20 at 2:30 pm If interested, please apply.

8 roles

Charlie BucketMale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Our story's shy, earnest protagonist. From a modest home life, he is humble and noncompetitive while maintaining a sense of wonder about the world. One of the Golden Ticket winners whose honesty and general good nature win Wonka over. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G2

Augustus GloopMale10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A gluttonous German boy. Cheerful and jolly, he defines himself by his ability to eat mass quantities of food. One of the Golden Ticket winners whose constant overeating is enabled and encouraged by Mrs. Gloop. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Veruca SaltFemale10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A wealthy, spoiled Brit. She is accustomed to having her father indulge her every whim and desire. One of the Golden Ticket winners, she is subjected to the squirrels' nut chute. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Mike TeaveeMale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

An obnoxious, hyperactive child addicted to television, video games, and the internet. One of the Golden Ticket winners and Ms. Teavee's son. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G2

Violet BeauregardeFemale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

A brassy girl with a competitive streak. Violet seizes every opportunity to show off. She turns into a giant blueberry. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

KidsBoth genders9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

SquirrelsBoth genders9-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Oompa-LoompasBoth genders9-12 y.o.All ethnicities