Casting Call for Kids for "Willy Wonka Jr." Show
Students who will have completed grades 2-8 at the end of the 24-25 school year are welcome to audition for the "Willy Wonka Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. 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, but 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. Additional info: HOW TO PREPARE - Prepare 40-60 seconds of a song that demonstrates your vocal ability. You may bring a karaoke track (on a phone/iPad/etc.) to play during your audition. - Wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a dance portion of the audition. - You will be asked to read scenes from the script. You may review audition sides at the Danville Public Library starting on Saturday, April 26. - Bring a list of your conflicts between May 18 and July 20. - You will fill out a form IN PERSON before going up to audition (please arrive ~15 minutes early to complete this step). Show dates: July 18 & 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm July 20 at 2:00 pm If interested, please apply.
22 roles
Willy Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. Vocal range: G3-F5
The emotional heart and soul of the musical – winner of one of the golden tickets. Vocal range: A3-F5
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. Vocal range: Bb3-Eb5
Charlie’s father. Mr. Bucket performs the number “Think Positive” with Charlie. Vocal range: D4-C#5
Charlie’s mother. Mrs. Bucket sings “Cheer Up, Charlie” with Mr. Bucket and Grandpa Joe. Vocal range: Bb3-Db5
Augustus is the overachieving eater. Augustus sings “I Eat More!” along with his mother and Phineous Trout. Vocal range: B3-G5
Augustus’ mother who has overindulged her son with food. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory, and sings “I Eat More!” Vocal range: B3-E5
Gum chewer extraordinaire, Violet hails from Snellville, Georgia. She is a blue collar, middle class brat, and sings “Chew It” along with Willy Wonka. Vocal range: G3-G5
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. Vocal range: C4-G4
Veruca is wealthy, class-conscious, and completely spoiled. She sings “I Want It Now.” Vocal range: A3-E5
Veruca’s father. Mr. Salt’s solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class and sings very little. Vocal range: C4-G4
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.” Mike and Ms. Teavee sing “I See It All On TV.” Vocal range top: G3-G5
Ms. Teavee 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. She sings “I See It All On TV.” Vocal range: B3-F5
The reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. Vocal range: B3-C5
Charlie’s friend from school. He has a few lines and sings the introduction of “The Candy Man” along with Matilda and Charlie. Vocal range: A3-F#4
A schoolmate of Charlie’s, and a bit of bully. Matilda has a few lines and sings the introduction of “The Candy Man” along with James and Charlie. Vocal range: C#4-B4
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