Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Audition Information
We are seeking a cast of diverse ethnicity, builds and ages.
We strongly encourage performers of varied experiences to audition.
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 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’.
Any Questions please email TylerActs@gmail.com
Character Descriptions
Ages and Genders listed are the characters NOT the performers playing them.
DATE AND TIME
September 4rd
6:00pm-7:30pm - Charlie and Oompa Loompas
7:30pm-9:00pm - Teens & Adults
September 5th
1:00pm-2:00pm - Charlie and Oompa Loompas
2:00pm-4:00pm - Teens & Adult
SEPTEMBER 6th
CALLBACKS - 2:00 pm
(Callback information will be posted Mid-August)
VIDEO AUDITIONS
Prepare what is required below
Videos are due 9/3 @ 9:00pm
Email video to TylerActs@gmail.com
WHERE
Auditions and callbacks will be located at
THE DRAMA GROUP STUDIO
330 W. 202nd St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(SEE MAP BELOW)
WHAT TO PREPARE
VOCALS
Please prepare 16-32 bars of any song NOT from the show.
Bring sheet music in your key.
Make sure it have a piano line on it.
An accompanist will be provided
OR
You may sing with a track.
No More than 90 seconds.
A Bluetooth speaker will be available.
NO ACAPELLA SINGING
CHOREOGRAPHY
Below are Links to Dance Videos
You Are Responsible for learning the Dances on your own. They will NOT be taught at auditions.
Those interested in Charlie and/or Oompa Loopmas should learn the Youth Dance.
Those interested in Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, Golden Ticket Winners, Parents or Adult Ensemble should learn the Adult Dance.
Those only interested in Grandma Josephine, Grandpa George, Grandpa Georgina do not have to dance.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals on Sundays are 2pm-5pm.
Rehearsals during the week are 6:30-8:30.
Most weeknight rehearsals are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
As we get closer to show time weekdays may go past 9 pm.
Grandparents (Minus Joe), Mrs Bucket, Mrs. Green, Jerry Jubilee and Cherry Sundae are only Feautured in the Act 1.
Oompa Loompas are only Featured in the Act 2.
(Those children will be featured in the First and Last songs of Act 1 as town children.)