Willy Wonka

Audition Packet

Ideal characteristics of a Willy Wonka cast member:

This musical will require singing, acting, dancing, and after school rehearsal commitments. The lead roles will need an actor/actress capable of showing confidence, working well with others, and a positive attitude.

Rehearsals:

Once roles have been assigned, a more detailed rehearsal schedule will be handed out. Rehearsals will be after schools on Thursday/Fridays, on a rotating schedule (acting/singing on Thursday, choreography on Friday). Students will only come one of these days a week.

Important Dates:

  • Auditions: Oct 7th, starting at 2:30pm. Students will be informed of audition results via email and by audition slips.
  • Performances:March 22 and 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Cast call time will be in a future handout. Currently we are scheduled to be on the George Kelly stage for the performances. Except in extreme circumstances, attendance at these performances will be MANDATORY of all cast members.

Audition:October 7th, 2011):

  • Student must be on time for audition or will be moved to the end of the audition list. There are no “make up” auditions, except in extreme circumstances (i.e. severe illness, family death, etc.).
  • Student must bring or prepare the following items to the audition:
  • Audition Sheet- filled out with their information.
  • Parent Permission & Commitment form (and parent volunteer form if applicable).
  • Teacher/Grade Sheet
  • Vocal Solo-Please prepare a short musical vocal solo to show your singing ability. Solos cannot exceed 1 minute. If you have CD accompanying you, please bring that as well. If you do not know what to sing, try a well-known song, such as Happy Birthday or Mary had a little lamb.
  • Script passage-this is a short example from the actual script. Please practice both parts on the script. Thescript doesn’t need to be auditioned memorized but can be, if the student prefers.

Script passage

Please be prepared to read either part

Wonka

Ta-DA! The Everlasting Gourmet Gobstopper!

Violet

It looks like gum!

Wonka

That’s because it is gum.

Violet

Gum?

Wonka

An entire gourmet meal without any of those nasty calories!

Violet

GUM!!!

Wonka

Unfortunately, it’s not perfected yet, so we must not chew it—

Violet

That gum is SO mine! (Violet snatches the gum from Wonka’s hand and pops it in her mouth) Mmm, it’s delicious! It really tastes like pea soup! Oh, and here comes the roast beef! Fantastic! So tender and juicy!

Wonka

But the blueberry ice cream!

Violet

I bet it’s to die!

Wonka

That’s what I’m worried about…the DYE!

Violet

Here comes the ice cream! You’re right Wonka, it is to die for! Blueberry ice cream?! You’re a genius.

Teacher/Grade check list

Teachers: Please sign below with student’s current grade in your class. Any additional comments regarding student’s work ethic, ability to work with others may be added as well.

4th-6th grade:

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7th-8th only

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