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Singing Audition for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Show

Calgary, AB, Canada
ID: 584737Exp: 5/23/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers ages 8+ for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" show. More details are below. About the project: Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination." The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas. Rate: Theatre operates on a volunteer basis and can not offer any monetary compensation. Additional information: Callbacks: May 31st, 2025: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Auditioners asked to attend callbacks should be prepared to be there for the full 5 hours. Rehearsals: August 10th - November 13th, 2025 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tech Days: November 16th - 21st, 2025 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. All cast is required for all tech days, including load-in on Sunday, November 16th. Shows: November 21st - December 6th, 2025 Weekdays & Saturdays: 7 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 2 p.m. Shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are tentative and will open dependant on ticket sales. If there is no show on those days, an understudy put-in rehearsal will happen. Even though shows are tentative, it is expected that all cast and needed crew be available for this day. All cast members MUST be available for all of tech week and all shows. Please review the production dates to ensure you are able to commit to the show. Please, see the attachment. If interested, please apply.

20 roles

CHARLIE BUCKETBoth genders8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Sweet, smart, hopeful and kind. A boy with wonderful innocence and vulnerability. He dreams of a better life for everyone. (MALE OR FEMALE to play male identifying character). This role will be double cast and both cast members will be offered an equal amount of shows. Vocal Range: G#3 - F5 | Treble/Soprano.

AUGUSTUS GLOOPBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Rampantly over-active. Always eating and always clueless. Yodelling ability is considered an asset but not required. The ability to do a German accent is an asset but not required. (Male identifying character, performers aged 14 - 30 who can play high energy children). Vocal Range: Bb3 - G5 | Treble/Tenor.

VERUCA SALTBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vicious and determined. A brat and she knows it. The ability to do a Russian accent is an asset but not required. Ballet experience (being en pointe) is an asset but not required. Vocal Range: Ab4 - Db5 | Mezzo-soprano.

VIOLET BEAUREGARDEBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Confident, forward, and full of attitude. A wannabe star. Looking for a strong singer. Vocal Range: C#4 - F#5 | Mezzo-soprano / soprano (strong belt).

MIKE TEAVEEBoth genders14-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy. Addicted to his technology. Vocal Range: G3 - Bb4 | Baritone / Tenor.

TownsfolkBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

German folkBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

Security GuardsBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

Violet’s Backup DancersBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

American News CrewBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

Mr. BucketBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

ReportersBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

Oompa Loompa’s ... Squirrels?Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Vocal Ranges: Any.

TownsfolkBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.

German folkBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.

Security GuardsBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.

Violet’s Backup DancersMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.

American News CrewBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.

ReportersBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.

Oompa Loompa’s ... Squirrels?Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ON STAGE SWINGS.