Kid Actors Needed for "Willy Wonka" Workshop
Seeking kid actors for the "Willy Wonka" workshop! Check out 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'smysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory... or suffer the consequences. Roald Dahl' s Willy Wonka will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination! Additional info: WORKSHOP DATES 9 am – 2 pm both weeks WEEK 1 July 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025 WEEK 2 July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025 (Please bring lunch daily. Concessions will also be sold.) PERFORMANCE DATES July 26, 2025 & July 27, 2025 No experience is necessary. All levels of experience are welcome. Limit vocal auditions to a maximum of 2 minutes. The directors will provide a Bluetooth speaker YOU should provide your own INSTRUMENTAL/Karaoke track of your choice. (does not have to be from the show). Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
21 roles
The mysterious title character. He is charming, enigmatic, charismatic, and slightly sinister. A chocolatier who guides children and their parents on a tour of his factory. He is looking for someone new to take over his candy empire.
A reporter covering the Golden Ticket story.
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.
Charlie Bucket's nurturing mother. She is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
Charlie Bucket's nurturing father. He is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
A caring, patient, and kindhearted man. Loving Grandfather to Charlie Bucket. He accompanies Charlie to Willy Wonka's factory and it gives him a new burst of youthful vigor.
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.
A plump, jolly German woman with a bustling personality. Augustus Gloop's overindulgent mother.
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' chute.
A wealthy British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and privilege. Father to Veruca Salt who shamelessly spoils his daughter.
An obnoxious, hyperactive child addicted to television, video games, and the internet. One of the Golden Ticket winners and Ms. Tevee's son.
An old-fashioned housewife. She is Mike Tevee's permissive and clueless mother.
A brassy girl with a competitive streak. Violet seizes every opportunity to show off. She turns into a giant blueberry.
Violet's enthusiastic "helicopter parent" who focuses all her attention on her daughter. She indulges Violet's worst competitive impulses.
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