Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

What To Know About This Production

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The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory... or suffer the consequences.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka has been created with educators and student performers in mind. With this show's flexible cast size, featuring roles for all ages, this is an ideal show for community theatres looking to involve as many performers as possible. Filled with imaginative design possibilities, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!

Performances

Mar 19 Thursday 7:00 PM
Mar 20 Friday 7:00 PM
Mar 21 Saturday 2:00 PM

Auditions For Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

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What To Expect At Auditions

AUDITION NOTICE: ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA

Presented by: Perham Community Education

Directed by: Holly Burke, Ta Fett & Amy Bochman

Performance Dates: March 19th, 20th, 21st
Location: Perham High School Studio - 800 Coney St W, Perham MN *enter door 1 and look for posted signs with directions to the studio.

AUDITION DATES:

Thursday, Nov. 20th 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22nd 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

*Callbacks (by invitation): Monday, Nov. 25th 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

**Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and complete any necessary paperwork.

WHO CAN AUDITION?

Open to community members ages 10 years old and up, of all experience levels. Whether this is your first show or your fiftieth, we'd love to see you! All roles are open unless otherwise noted.
(We are requiring students to be 10 by September 1, 2025; old enough to be in 5th grade by Perham school's cutoff)

WHAT TO PREPARE?

Vocal: Sing a section of a song from the show with the provided track. The links for these songs are provided below under the title, "Audition Links." Choose appropriately and accordingly.

Acting: Be ready for a short, cold read from the script. Readings will be provided at auditions.

Dance/Movement: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. A short, simple routine may be taught. No dance experience required - just bring energy and willingness!

WHAT TO BRING?

Water, comfortable shoes, and your best attitude!

WHEN ARE REHEARSALS?

Vocal/Music Rehearsals will begin December 2nd; access to the full rehearsal schedule will be gained once casting is completed.

Tech Week will run March 9th - March 13th / with performances on March 19th 7:00 p.m., 20th 7:00 p.m., and 21st 2:00 p.m.

Follow us on Facebook; Perham Community Musical, for updates and further announcements!

AUDITION LINKS: (If you find that the links aren't clickable - simply copy and paste them into a browser.)

For those auditioning who are male or have a lower, changed voice, we suggest you choose one of these songs to sing:

Pure Imagination

*Demonstration Track link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHAuv4PpUsg

*Performance Track link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JltiUtaaJU

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GaMZ2X7ld1EPXn6_GKJMrePG_WBcazMg/view?usp=drive_link
The Candy Man

*Demonstration Track link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phWVb6GAGIw

*Performance Track link:: https://youtu.be/47SBXkxS2ho?si=zc81vNaHMd9gKruo

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nOX9PvmPPUhHEz2Kx-rm3UO2o_kylG2x/view?usp=drive_link
Cheer Up, Charlie

*Demonstration Track link: https://youtu.be/0gi77RLNhQE?si=8WYy1nwcA9dqvan4

*Performance Track link: https://youtu.be/-FPsvtSMvzA?si=NO69k5TvQP1Q5ajE

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/144V7EmDitb4iD34IQQFf78sdcD7SDnw4/view?usp=drive_link

For those auditioning who are female or have a higher, unchanged voice, we suggest you choose one of these songs to sing:

Cheer Up, Charlie

*Demonstration Track link: https://youtu.be/0gi77RLNhQE?si=8WYy1nwcA9dqvan4

*Performance Track link: https://youtu.be/-FPsvtSMvzA?si=NO69k5TvQP1Q5ajE

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/144V7EmDitb4iD34IQQFf78sdcD7SDnw4/view?usp=drive_link
Oompa-Loompa 1

*Demonstration Track link: https://youtu.be/yjMmXBDIwoY?si=Z00-g3ijoQPIbhqG

*Performance Track link: https://youtu.be/cMF-TuoZp0I?si=7qKAys4bPbuyuruy

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHXZYJrnP8w5IcAzFc-9mxtMCH-8ZDQF/view?usp=drive_link
I Want It Now! (you can show lots of personality during this song)

*Demonstration Track link: https://youtu.be/XNJMkj170cs?si=WWQ25mkw-_lrMhif

*Performance Track link: https://youtu.be/Cm7vJ5iQ9GE?si=Y9fzITbBgC0Hm3Wz

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_9-ujFxxJMdMifSEmI5pY10UUfN-pVp/view?usp=drive_link
Think Positive

*Demonstration Track link: https://youtu.be/fUCBkBalhns?si=rkRtE7xTasGNaUeY

*Performance Track link: https://youtu.be/nIm0wATmGxw?si=iPJYK7C0F-WZ-5Ev

*Sheet Music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GoOyxnlbubMWGBSEHxzh6hdyTmu3rnCU/view?usp=drive_link

Audition Times

Nov 20 Thursday 4:00 PM
Nov 20 Thursday 4:30 PM
Nov 20 Thursday 5:00 PM
Nov 20 Thursday 5:30 PM
Nov 22 Saturday 9:00 AM
Nov 22 Saturday 9:30 AM
Nov 22 Saturday 10:00 AM
Nov 22 Saturday 10:30 AM
Nov 22 Saturday 11:00 AM
Nov 22 Saturday 11:30 AM

Cast List For Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

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Available Roles

Willy Wonka - Vocal range: G2 – F4 (Adult ages 20 on up) The eccentric owner of the famed Wonka Chocolate Factory. He is the epitome of an introvert. Somewhat of a recluse, he is quirky and has peculiar foibles. He can be extremely demanding and judgmental but never sinister. Wonka has a comedic side to him. He may be old but is young at heart.
Charlie Bucket - ocal range: Bb4 – F#5 (Age 10-14) Charlie is a young boy who is kind and understanding. He wants little to be happy. He loves his family especially his grandfather, Grandpa Joe.
Grandpa Joe - Vocal range: Bb3 – Eb4 Grandpa Joe is the oldest and wisest of the characters. He loves Charlie and guides him. Like Charlie and Mr. Wonka, he remains young at heart.
Mr. Bucket - Charlie’s father. He is a kind man who is trying to take care of his family, including both sets of parents, in very hard times. He hates his situation, but never gives up hope.
Mrs. Bucket - Vocal range: Bb4 – Db5 Charlie’s mother. She is as kind as Charlie’s father. She is trying to hold everything together for her family. She is very much in love with Charlie’s father despite hard times.
Grandma Josephene - Vocal range: Middle C to E flat Quick-witted, cheerful, elderly woman. Loves Nut-a-riffic bars!
Grandma Georgina - Vocal range: Middle C to E flat. Exasperated with Grandpa George because he is hard of hearing. Ability to holler at him in a controlled way. Funny elderly woman.
Grandpa George - “Hard of hearing” elderly man brings humor and crazy conversation to the house. Good sense of comedic timing.
Augustus Gloop - Vocal range: B3 – G4 (Age 10-14) Sings “I Eat More!” Sees everything and smells everything that is good to eat. Can think of nothing else but food.
Mrs. Gloop - Vocal range: C4 – E5 She is Augustus’s overprotective mother. She also loves to eat. Comedic part.
Violet BEAUREGARDE - Vocal range: G3 – E5 (Age 10-14) Sassy, forceful, rude. Takes advantage of others.
Mrs. BEAUREGARDE - Vocal range: C4 – G4 Dresses like her daughter, smiles a lot even as her daughter is extremely rude to her. Mother and daughter are mirror images of each other.
Veruca Salt - Vocal range: C4 – G5 (Age 10-14) Spoiled rotten. Has her father wrapped around her finger. Used to getting whatever she wants.
Mr. Salt - Vocal range: C3 – G3 Very wealthy, indulgent, arrogant father of Veruca. He will do anything it takes to get his daughter what she wants.
Mike Teavee - Vocal range: Low B – High G (Age 10-14) Technologically savvy, sarcastic, distractible nerd who only cares about his electronics devices.
Mrs. Teavee - Vocal range: B4 – F5 Technologically savvy, permissive and has no control over her son.
Oompa Loompa's - Vocal range: Low A – High A. (Age 10-?) They work for Mr. Wonka who has taken them in. Love the chocolate factory. They are a bit impish.
Phineus Trout - Reporter Dry sense of humor, clever.
James - Vocal range: A to A. (Age 10-14) He is Charlie’s best friend. Singing and dancing part.
Matilda - Vocal range: B to B (Age 10-14) She is also one of Charlie’s close friends
Ensemble - Various ages, in various scenes!

Cast

Name	Role(s)
TBD	Willy Wonka
TBD	Charlie Bucket
TBD	Grandpa Joe
TBD	Mr. Bucket
TBD	Mrs. Bucket
TBD	Grandma Josephene
TBD	Grandma Georgina
TBD	Grandpa George
TBD	Augustus Gloop
TBD	Mrs. Gloop
TBD	Violet BEAUREGARDE
TBD	Mrs. BEAUREGARDE
TBD	Veruca Salt
TBD	Mr. Salt
TBD	Mike Teavee
TBD	Mrs. Teavee
TBD	Oompa Loompa's
TBD	Phineus Trout
TBD	James
TBD	Matilda
TBD	Ensemble

Crew

Name	Role(s)
Holly Burke	Director
Ta Fett	Director
Amy Bochman	Music Director
TBD	Choreographer
TBD	Stage Manager
TBD	Costumer