Welcome to Auditions for “Willy Wonka Jr.”
Informational Night: December 9, 2015 at 6pm. This night will provide you with more information about the Willy Wonka Jr. production, as well as more information about the audition process and what to expect after the auditions.
About Auditions: Our auditions are friendly and fun, children may be asked to sing a song they already know, like “Happy Birthday” or a song that shows your voice. No previous experience is necessary.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin in January and run on most Saturday mornings at Fiddlehead Center at 25 Shaker Road in Gray, Maine.
Performance Dates: Performance dates are April 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th.
About our theater program: This is our 8th full-length production as part of our Fiddlehead Players Children’s Theater program. Our creative team has extensive experience in children’s theater and includes a musical director, set designer and choreographer. Parents and grandparents are welcome to share their expertise and/or enthusiasm and join our creative team! Participating in theater arts inspires wonder and excitement and our program is designed to nurture confidence and ignite imaginations. Young people create unforgettable memories and incredible bonds of friendship that only live theater can offer. Theater arts, fun and education work hand in hand to challenge and inspire and can transform lives. Fiddlehead Center’s theater program offers the opportunity to participate in a full length production and brings kids together in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
About the Play:
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 and Anthony Newley,Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR.is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR.follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever 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.
For more information about casting, roles, and song samples please visit:
About Fiddlehead Center:
We continuously reach out to support the need for after-school enrichment programs in arts and science for children in grades Pre K-12. As a regional center, everyone is welcome at Fiddlehead. We have families from New Gloucester, Windham, Pownal, Poland, Casco, Raymond, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Raymond, Auburn, Lewiston and Cumberland who enjoy our programs. We offer private music lessons for all ages in almost all disciplines including voice, guitar, banjo, drums, fiddle, and violin to name a few. Educational classes are also offered for adults interested in the arts and wellness.
Fiddlehead Art & Science Center is a non-profit organization relying on private funding and donations. For all those who have shown their support, we thank you. To learn more about Fiddlehead and /or how to support us, please call Jacinda at 207-657-2244.
Contact Info:
Jacinda Cotton-Castro, Executive Director: 657-2244
Physical Location: 25 Shaker Road in Gray.
Online:
Application
Name______
Age______Grade______School ______Town ______
Phone number: ______
Part(s) auditioning for______
Are you willing to take a different part? ______
Acting Experience: ______
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Dancing Experience: ______
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Singing Experience: ______
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Vocal Range (if you know):______
Special Skills (e.g. stage combat, juggling, miming, clowning, making balloon animals, gymnastics,
accents, etc.): ______
Cast T-Shirt Size: YOUTH: ___small ___medium ___large ADULT: ___small ___medium ___large
Medical/Behavior/Allergies: Will not affect casting, we want to make sure everyone has a positive experience.
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How did you hear about Fiddlehead Center’s production?
____ Word of Mouth ____ FCA Event ____ Newspaper ____ Past Student
_____ Current Student ____ BackpackOther:______
Schedule Conflicts
25 Shaker Road, Gray • 657-2244 •
Please list any planned absences such as One Act Festival, vacations, lessons, sports practices and etc. that may interfere with rehearsals.
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I have noted any conflicts that ______may have for rehearsals and/or performance dates.
I understand that casting depends on actor’s ability to attend rehearsals and that un-excused absences may result in loss of a part or dismissal from the cast.
Parent Signature: ______Date: ______
Cast Member Signature: ______Date ______
Attendance Policy
Being in a play is a commitment and it is mandatory to attend your rehearsals and performances.
Excused absences include illness and planned events such as family vacations. Birthday parties, sleepovers and etc. are not considered excused absences.
Contact Info
25 Shaker Road, Gray • 657-2244 •
Actor’s Name: ______
Parent/Guardian Name(s) ______
Mailing Address: ______
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Phone Numbers (Home): ______
Phone Numbers (Cell)
Name______#______
Name______#______
Phone Numbers (Work)
Name______#______
Name______#______
Emergency Contact if no parent is available:
Name______#______
We correspond via e-mail. Please list email addresses to receive correspondence.
Name ______email ______
Name ______email ______
Name ______email______
Release Form
I. Publicity
I, ______give permission for ______to have his/her photograph/video taken for purposes of Willy Wonka Jr.
Signature of parent/guardian
______Date______
II. Medical Emergency
In case of a medical emergency, I ______give the members of Fiddlehead Center Players permission to seek medical treatment for my son/daughter ______.
My hospital preference is ______
Signature of parent/guardian ______Date ______
III. Liability Waiver and Medical Release
I hereby release Fiddlehead Center for the Arts, its partners and all employees, agents, officers and volunteers from any liability claims, demands or suits for property damage and personal injury which could arise out of the course of participating in this program. I understand that these activities may involve physical exercise and perhaps a health risk and I will release all above mentioned parties from any claims. I also grant permission for emergency medical attention in case I am not able to be reached.
Signature______Date______
Payment
25 Shaker Road, Gray • 657-2244 •
Fiddlehead Players membership (helps to cover royalty fees, costumes,
pizza party fun night, cast party etc.): INCLUDES t-shirt...... $139
Additional fees: ...... video $30, Good Luck Ad $10; extra t-shirt $10
Total Package (includes member fee, 1 t-shirt, video & Good Luck Ad)...... $159
In order to be cast, payment must be made at the time of auditions. If for some reason your child does not want to participate and we are notifiedin writing by December 31st– a full refund will be issued.No refunds will be issued after December 31st.
Payment Information:
Actor’s Name ______
Parent’s name ______
Payment Options: ___ Check ___ Cash ___ Credit/Debit Please Circle: Visa MC AMX
Account Number:______Expiration: ______
Name as it Appears on Card: ______
Billing Address for Credit Card:
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Authorized Signature: ______Date: ______
*Credit/Debit information is destroyed after each session.
Do you want your credit/debit card number kept on file? YES or NO
Thank you
Volunteer
Fiddlehead Center’s Children’s Theater is family-oriented and all parents, guardians, and family members are encouraged to join in the fun! Please indicate the ways you would be interested in helping by marking an “X” in the spaces below: Please consider helping - every little bit helps!
YOUR NAME: ______
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______
I would like more information about helping with..... (You can check more than one....)
______Rehearsal Parent(s)
______Backstage - Set
______Backstage - Hair, Makeup
______Backstage - Costumes
______Costume design and /or sewing
______Tech - lighting / sound / special effects
______Set Construction/Building
______Scenery / Painting
______Poster Distribution
______Marketing and Fundraising
______Box Office
______Concessions
______Props
______Photography and/or creating and presenting the slide show at the cast party
______I have a truck and would be willing to help transport costumes, sets and props.
______Other