Willy Wonka Audition Materials
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http://www.berkeleyplayhouse.org/programs/audition-for-shows/materials/sound-of-music/
Callbacks: Sunday, January 29, 11a-1pm and 1p-3p
This callback is for all actors being considered for lead and supporting roles, including the role of Willy Wonka. It is for both youth and adult actors.
Please review the rehearsal and performance schedule and come to auditions prepared with all known conflicts:
Rehearsals: June 9 – July 13
Monday – Thursday 6pm-10pm
(No rehearsal 7/4; Make-up Rehearsal Friday, 7/6 6-10pm)
Performances: July 14 – August 19
Wed. 7/25 @ 7pm; Wed. 8/15 @ 7pm
Thurs. @ 7pm
Sat. @ 2pm & 7pm
Sun. @ 12pm & 5pm
One morning matinee: Fri, 8/10 @ 10am
What to expect:
Callbacks will include 1 hour and 15 minutes of singing and reading sides in groups and pairing between kids and adults, and 45 minutes of dancing with choreographer, Dane Andres. The entire process will last 2 hours.
What to prepare:
Please refer to your email regarding specific roles we are considering you for, and select the sides and songs suggested for those characters, below.
Some of these songs are not well-known or readily available. Clips of the music are available on the Musical Theatre International website: http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000253
Songs:
For Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Phineous Trout: Golden Ticket
For Mrs. Gloop, Augustus: I Eat More!
For Willy Wonka: Pure Imagination
For Mrs. Bucket, Mr. Bucket, Mr. Salt: Cheer Up Charlie
For Mike Teavee, Mrs. Teavee, Mrs. Beauregarde: I See it All on TV
For Veruca Salt: I Want it Now!
For Violet Beauregarde: Chew It
Sides:
Wonka/Candy Man and Charlie Bucket Side
Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe Side
Phineous Trout, Mrs. Beauregarde, Violet Beauregarde Side
Phineous Trout, Veruca, Mr. Salt Side
Mrs. Gloop, Phineous Trout and Augustus Side
Mrs. Teavee, Mike Teavee, Phineous Trout Side
Questions? Email Lynda at casting@berkeleyplayhouse.org.






