Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College
in North East, Maryland, United States

What To Know About This Production

Music by Marc Shaiman | Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman | Book by David Greig | Based on the novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Family Friendly Musical Fantasy, Recommended for ages 8+

Step inside Willy Wonka’s marvelous chocolate factory, where candy is sweeter, colors are brighter, and anything is possible! Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a spectacular musical filled with dazzling songs, whimsical sets, and unforgettable characters. Join Charlie Bucket and four other lucky golden ticket winners as they embark on a magical adventure through Wonka’s world of Oompa Loompas, wild inventions, and sweet surprises. Featuring classic songs like Pure Imagination alongside new show-stopping numbers, this delightful production is a treat for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to experience the wonder—secure your golden ticket today!

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is presented through special permission from Musical Theatre International (MTI.)

Performances

  • Apr 17 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 18 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Apr 19 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Apr 24 Friday 10:30 AM
  • Apr 24 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 25 Saturday 2:00 PM
  • Apr 26 Sunday 2:00 PM

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What To Expect At Auditions

The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College is excited to announce auditions for Charlie & the Chocolate Factory!

Director: Luke Wallis| Music Director: Dana Gayner| Choreographer: Sabrina Van Voorhis | Stage Manager: Liz Hamill

Please prepare a song (approx. 32 bars, or 60 - 90 seconds of music) in the style of the show. Songs from the show are welcome but not required. We encourage you to choose material that best showcases your vocal range and connection to character. To listen to the original cast recording please click this link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0_f0qVlWw&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milburnstone.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milburnstone.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE)

An accompanist will be provided so please bring sheet music for the accompanist to play. Performing with an accompanist is strongly preferred, but you may provide tracks if you do not have sheet music. Please note: Amplification will not be provided and playing backing tracks off a cell phone (without proper additional amplification) is strongly discouraged.

Auditions will take place in the The Milburn Stone Theatre (Building B). The building is located the Cecil College North East Campus. You will check in at the table in lobby when you arrive.

We highly recommend auditioning in person, but if you cannot make either audition date, you may submit a video. Those submitting a video to audition have until Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00pm. If you do ned to submit a video, please select the last audition slot named "Video Audition".

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, December 17 starting at 6pm. Callback notifications will be sent out by Friday, December 12 by 5pm. There will be a dance section of callbacks from 6pm - 7pm, with singing and sides to occur afterwards.

Rehearsals will begin in January. Rehearsals will be based on both performer and production staff availability, so please submit all known conflicts at the time of auditions. The Milburn Stone Theatre traditionally rehearses between 2 to 4 times a week.

Tech Week will be held Sunday, April 12 through Thursday, April 16, no conflicts will be accepted for these dates.

The Milburn Stone Theatre is a community Theatre on a college campus, our productions are open to the entire community, not just Cecil College Students, Faculty and Staff. This production is non-paid/non-union

All roles are available, ages listed are ranges and not exact. All are welcome to audition for any roles listed, but due to our contract with Musical Theatre International they will be performed as originally written.

Audition Times

  • Dec 7 Sunday 6:00 PM
  • Dec 7 Sunday 6:30 PM
  • Dec 7 Sunday 7:00 PM
  • Dec 7 Sunday 7:30 PM
  • Dec 10 Wednesday 6:00 PM
  • Dec 10 Wednesday 6:30 PM
  • Dec 10 Wednesday 7:00 PM
  • Dec 10 Wednesday 7:30 PM
  • Dec 10 Wednesday 9:00 PM

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Audition Process

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Cast List For Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Available Roles

  • Willy Wonka - The sly, charming, and eccentric star of the show He possesses a larger-than-life persona that can shift from charismatic and comical to magically mysterious and dark in an instant (Vocal Range A2 to G4, Baritone Tenor)
  • Charlie Bucket - The protagonist and emotional heart of the story He is sweet, smart, hopeful, and loving, representing wonderful innocence, integrity, and vulnerability This role is strongly preferred to be played by an actor under the age of 16 Due to the demands of the role, Charlie will likely be double cast (Vocal Range G3 to F5, TenorBoy Soprano)
  • Grandpa Joe - Impish, imaginative, and full of life He is Charlies kind and loving grandfather, his greatest champion, and his partner in adventure Though bedridden, his youthful energy and spirit return the moment the Golden Ticket is found (Vocal Range G2 to G4, Baritone)
  • Mrs Bucket - Charlies warm, kind-hearted, and relentlessly nurturing mother Despite the extreme poverty and the demands of caring for four aging parents, she remains generous, loving, and practical, always striving to maintain a positive outlook for her family (Vocal Range G3 to E5, Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Grandpa George - One Charlies other three grandparents that is bedridden, often tired, and can be grumpy, but is ultimately loving and supportive figures (Vocal Range F2 to E4, Bass Baritone)
  • Grandma Josephine - One Charlies other three grandparents that is bedridden, often tired, and can be grumpy, but is ultimately loving and supportive figures (Vocal Range C4 to D5, Mezzo-Soprano Alto)
  • Grandma Georgina - One Charlies other three grandparents that is bedridden, often tired, and can be grumpy, but is ultimately loving and supportive figures (Vocal Range Ab3 to E5, Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Augustus Gloop - A gluttonous, impulsive German boy who acts before thinkingespecially when food is involved Preferred to be played with a German accent (Vocal Range Bb3 to G5, Tenor)
  • Mrs Gloop - Augustus, German, over-the-top and dramatically serious mother She is nave and hopelessly overindulgent, convinced her sons gluttony is a virtue Preferred to be played with a German accent (Vocal Range Bb3 to D5, Alto Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Veruca Salt - A vicious, determined, and utterly spoiled Russian ballerina heiress Requires strong ballet experience Preferred to be played with a Russian accent (Vocal Range Ab4 to Db5, Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Mr Salt - Verucas hilarious, eccentric Russian oligarch father He is entirely run by his daughters demands and so blinded by his love for her that he gives in to every whim Preferred to be played with a Russian accent (Vocal Range Ab2 to Ab4, Baritone)
  • Violet Beauregarde - Confident, forward, and competitive She is an obsessive gum-chewer and a world champion, budding influencer, and pop star (Vocal Range C4 to F5, Mezzo-Soprano Belt)
  • Mr Beauregarde - Violets father He is ineffectual, competitive, and clearly out of his depth, trying (and failing) to manage his daughters intense ambition and massive ego (Vocal Range F3 to G4, Baritone)
  • Mike Teavee - An iPad kid and a fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy He is a technology-obsessed, bratty, blunt, and loud computer hacker with an aggressive attitude (Vocal Range G3 to Bb4, Tenor Baritenor)
  • Mrs Teavee - Tense, extreme, and hilarious She is an overwhelmed mother who struggles to cope with her son, often appearing stuck in the 1950s1960s era in her demeanor and style (Vocal Range G3 to Eb5, Mezzo-Soprano Alto)
  • Mrs Green - A poor, second-hand vegetable seller She is a shrewd, practical businesswoman and a bit eccentric, yet remains kind-hearted and warm, providing a small, positive contrast in Charlies harsh environment
  • Jerry - A local news anchorreporter He is often a wacky, quick-witted reporter full of energetic enthusiasm
  • Cherry - A local field reporter She is a zany, quick-witted reporter who is on the scene for all the Golden Ticket winner announcements
  • Ensemble - Includes Reporters, Oompa Loompas, Gum Chompin Divas, various Townspeople, and Dancing Squirrels Dancing for the Townspeople, Reporters, and Oompa Loompas is minimal and does not require extensive dance training, but strong singing and presence are essential for all these ensemble roles The Gum Chompin Divas The Dancing Squirrels are a dance-heavy ensemble track While strong singing is preferred, it is not required for these roles

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