Auditions
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Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Scheduled auditions will be held for the November Main Stage production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Directed by Stephen Tobias.
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, August 11 (2-5 PM) | Monday, August 12 (7-9 PM)
Callbacks for selected candidates will take place on Wednesday, August 14 (7-9 PM).
Auditions will be held at 112 Princess Street.
Auditions will be scheduled. You must make an appointment in advance by submitting the form found HERE on or before August 7.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
PRODUCTION DATES:
November 27 – December 1, 2024. The show will move into the Imperial Theatre the week of November 25 for one week of tech and performances.
REHEARSAL DATES:
Rehearsals will run from early September until the opening on November 27. Rehearsals are held on weekends and evenings 4-5 times per week in uptown Saint John.
Click here for a CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (ROLES)
Please note:
- The role of Willy Wonka has already been cast.
- The children's roles (particularly Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavea) could be played by older youth or even young adults - as long as they can portray a teenager.
PREPARATIONS:
Please come prepared to sing the following:
Men: “Charlie You & I”
Women: “If Your Father Were Here”
Charlie and all children's roles: “Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!”
Link to all sheet music and tracks HERE.
Please get in touch with the production manager for any questions: drew@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
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