Singing Audition for "Willy Wonka Jr." Show
Kids ages 8-18 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: WHAT TO PREPARE: Actors should prepare 32 bars (approx. 30-60 seconds) from a Broadway or Disney song of their choice. No accompanist will be provided, so actors are asked to submit a link with their accompaniment track prior to their audition. Singing a cappella is strongly discouraged. Auditioners will also be asked to perform a cold reading of the provided audition sides at the audition with other actors in the audition room. Audition sides do not need to be memorized and will be posted on Upright Theatre Company’s website prior to auditions. Callbacks - Saturday, October 4, 11 am Callbacks are invitation-only, and actors will be notified via email if they are needed at callbacks. Not all who auditioned may be called back. Those who are not called back are still being considered for roles. Song cuts and sides will be made available prior to callbacks. Actors should be very familiar with the selections, but do not have to be memorized. ALL auditioners will know if they are cast by Monday, October 6. Note that a participation fee applies. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin October 6, 2025, and will generally be Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, with some additional Friday evenings closer to opening. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. PERFORMANCE DATES: November 15 - December 20, 202,5, on Saturdays at 10 am and 12:30 pm. See the attachment for the forms. If interested, please apply.
23 roles
Willy Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. Vocal range: G3-F5
Charlie Bucket is the emotional heart and soul of the musical and the winner of the 5th golden ticket. Vocal range: A3-F5
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. Grandpa Joe accompanies Charlie to the Chocolate Factory. Vocal range top: Bb3-Eb5
Charlie’s father; a natural nurturer. Mr. Bucket performs the number "Think Positive" with Charlie. Vocal range: D4-C#5
Charlie’s mother; a natural nurturer. Mrs. Bucket sings "Cheer Up, Charlie" with Mr. Bucket and Grandpa Joe. Vocal range: Bb3-Db5
Charlie's bedridden grandfather.
Charlie's bedridden grandmother.
Charlie's bedridden grandmother.
Phineous is the reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. Vocal range: B3-C5
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!" Vocal range: B3-E5
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. Vocal range: C4-G4
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. Vocal range: C4-G4
Gum chewer extraordinaire, Violet hails from Snellville, Georgia, so it's nice if she has a Southern American accent, but not necessary. She sings "Chew It" along with Willy Wonka. Vocal range: G3-G5
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: G3-G5
James is Charlie's friend from school. Vocal range: A3-F#4
Augustus is the overachieving eater. Augustus sings "I Eat More!" along with his mother and Phineous Trout. Vocal range: B3-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
Veruca is wealthy, class-conscious, and completely spoiled. She is often portrayed with a high British accent that is by no means required. Vocal range: A3-E5
Matilda is also a schoolmate of Charlie's, but she's a bit of bully. Vocal range: C#4-B4
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