“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” Auditions

The Sunrise Players are accepting audition requests for this play which is based on the 1971 American musical fantasy film which was an adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

The story is about Charlie Bucket, a little boy with no money and a good heart, who dreams wistfully of being able to buy a “Scrumdiddlyumptious bar” that other children enjoy. Charlie enters into a magical world when he wins one of five ‘Golden Tickets’ to visit the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka and run by his capable crew of Oompa-Loompas. Once behind the gates, a cast of characters join Charlie and Grandpa Joe on a journey to discover that a kind heart is a far finer possession than a sweet tooth.

Auditions will be held Thursday, January 18, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 20, beginning at 9 am at Sunrise United Methodist Church.

Children ages seven years through fifth grade are invited to audition with a parent who will be on stage or helping back stage and will attend all rehearsals with the child or children. Only Ensemble and Chorus roles will be considered.

Sixth grade and older are invited to participate and be considered for speaking roles.

Please register with the stage manager to request your audition slot. You will be invited to a production meeting after the show is cast where the rehearsal schedule will be handed out.

Bring to audition: 16 bars of prepared music, one minute monologue, comfortable shoes for light “dance” audition, and a photo with a bio.