Audition Announcement: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

PRESENTED IN THE WILSON AUDITORIUM

Music By: Marc Shaiman

Lyrics By: Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman

Book By: David Greig

Based On: ROALD DAHL’S BOOK

Director: Joshua Napierkowski

Choreographer: Nathan Mittleman

Synopsis:

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.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

AUDITIONS

Monday, July 10 @ 6-8 pm
Tuesday, July 11 @ 6-8 pm

South Bend Civic Theater
403 N. Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Rehearsals begin,
Monday, July 31, 2023

Depending on cast availability and conflicts (we are willing to work with conflicts) rehearsals will take place:
Monday-Thursday
6:00-9:00pm

Tech Dates:
October 7-11, 2023
6:00-10:00pm

CALL BACK DATES:

Wednesday, July 12
6:00-9:00pm

LIVE SHOWS

    • Thursday October 12 at 7:30pm – Pay What You Can Dress Rehearsal

    • Friday October 13 at 7:30pm

    • Saturday October 14 at 7:30pm

    • Sunday October 15 at 2:00pm

    • Wednesday June 21 at 7:30pm

    • Thursday October 19 at 7:30pm

    • Friday October 20 at 7:30pm

    • Saturday October 21 at 7:30pm

    • Sunday October 22 at 2:00pm

    • Friday October 27 at 7:30pm – Performance at Howard Park

    • Saturday October 28 at 7:30pm

    • Sunday October 29 at 2:00pm

    SCHOOL SHOWS:

    • Mon/Tue | October 23 & 24 at 10:30am

    What To Prepare

    • Auditions will consist of singing from selections from the show, dance which will be taught at auditions, and readings from the script. A full detailed list of audition requirements will be emailed out in May to those who have signed up for the auditions.

    What To Prepare

    • Auditions will consist of singing from selections from the show, dance which will be taught at auditions, and readings from the script. A full detailed list of audition requirements will be emailed out in May to those who have signed up for the auditions.

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    Additional Information

    Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street

    ROLES

    *When considering roles you’d like to audition for, be aware that many roles are flexible in terms of gender, age, and ethnicity.

    Charlie Bucket

    Grandpa Joe

    Mrs. Bucket

    Grandma Josephine
    Grandma Georgina
    Mrs. Gloop
    Mr. Salt
    Mr. Beauregarde
    Violet Beauregarde
    Mike Teavee
    Mrs. Teavee
    Jerry
    Cherry
    Oompa Loompas

    Ensemble

    Questions? Reach out to the director!