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Willy Wonka Audition Materials

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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