Calling all actors, 18 and older!
Director: Ryan King.
Show dates: Oct. 2-11
**If adults are unable to be present for auditions on July 28, they may send a video audition by midnight on July 27 to be considered.
Casting:
Willy Wonka - Lead, Tenor, Baritone - Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Grandpa Joe - Supporting, Baritone - Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G#2
Mrs. Bucket - Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Mr. Beauregarde - Supporting, Baritone - Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Mrs. Gloop - Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano - Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Mr. Salt - Supporting Male, Tenor - Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Mrs. Teavee - Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano - Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Additional roles:
Grandma Josephine - Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Grandma Georgina - Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Grandpa George - Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: F2
Ensemble
More details: :
https://www.mtishows.com/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-0
How to prepare for your audition: If you are interested in a named character role, please memorize a 1-minute comic monologue & 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Bring accompaniment (tracks on phone or a pianist -- there will be an electric keyboard) or sing a cappella.
Auditions: Fill out form here before auditions.
https://forms.gle/C7igMFURLL2MeqV46 **Should this form not work for you, please email us your resume (and video audition if you prefer) to
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Day of auditions: Everyone will be called in at 6:30 for a brief introduction to the show and rehearsal process. The group will then return to the lobby while individual actors will be called to audition.
Rehearsals: Begin August 18 in the evening. Rehearsal schedule is currently being worked out, but actors can plan on 1 weekend day and 3-4 weekday evenings, depending on role. While we can work around some conflicts, Tech week and performances are not flexible: Sept. 25 - Oct. 2-5, 9-11. Please check schedules carefully. Being in a show is a serious commitment and a tremendous amount of fun.
Questions? Email us at
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*All actors cast are provided a modest stipend on closing night after striking set.
This production is supported by American Crystal Sugar, and grants from the Iseminger Fund, and the @City of Grand Forks Arts Re-grant. This inter-generational musical would not be possible without this support.
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