<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail-_5pbx gmail-userContent" id="gmail-js_l"><p>AUDITIONS FOR WILLY WONKA<br> Brecksville Theater on the Square</p><p> Director: Will C. Crosby<br> Music Director: Jake Hurwitz<br> Choreographer: Samantha Woodill</p><p> Audition Dates:<br> Sunday, December 11th from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm<br> Monday, December 12th from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm<br> CALLBACKS: * Callbacks, if required, will be December 13th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm</p><p> Please sign up for audition times.<br> <a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d49a9a629a13-auditions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d49a9a629a13-auditions</a></p><p>
Where: Blossom Hill School at 4400 Oakes Rd in Brecksville, Ohio. The
building where auditions are held is building number 5 in the far
southeast corner of the practice field. Parking is close and signs will
be posted.</p><p> If you have any questions: Email <a href="mailto:Willcodycrosby@gmail.com">Willcodycrosby@gmail.com</a></p><p> Please prepare the following:</p><p>
*Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, bring sheet
music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided).<br> *Prepare a joke to tell (So we can hear you talk a bit)<br> * All those auditioning will be taught one or more musical cuts from the show and may be asked to read from the script.<br> *Bring a headshot and resume<br> *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period.</p><p> Rehearsals: Rehearsals will start January 29th.<br>
Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week
expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 (Children actors will not be kept past
9pm)</p><p> Performance Dates for Willy Wonka: March 10th-26th<br> Show dates: March 10, 11, 12*, 17, 18, 19*, 24, 25, 26*<br> Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00*</p><p> Show Information:<br> Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley<br> Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald<br> Based on the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl</p><p> Show Synopsis:<br>
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy
Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his
scrumptious candy bars. Whomever 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.</p><p> Cast-<br> * The age range for each character is flexible and all ethnicities will be considered</p><p> Willy Wonka<br>
The mysterious title character. He is charming, enigmatic, charismatic,
and slightly sinister. A chocolatier who guides children and their
parents on a tour of his factory. He is looking for someone new to take
over his candy empire. Doubling as Candy Man and Phineous Trout.<br> Gender: Male (Will accept Male or Female Auditioners)<br> Age: 20 to 55<br> Vocal range: G2-F4</p><p> Charlie Bucket<br>
Our story's shy, earnest protagonist. From a modest home life, he is
humble and noncompetitive while maintaining a sense of wonder about the
world. One of the Golden Ticket winners whose honesty and general good
nature win Wonka over.<br> Gender: Male<br> Age: 9 to 15<br> Vocal range: G2-G4</p><p> Mrs. Bucket<br> Charlie Bucket's nurturing mother. She is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.<br> Gender: Female<br> Age: 30 to 45<br> Vocal range: Bb3-F5</p><p> Mr. Bucket<br> Charlie Bucket's nurturing father. He is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.<br> Gender: male<br> Age: 30 to 45<br> Vocal range: B2-F4</p><p> Grandpa Joe<br>
A caring, patient, and kindhearted man. Loving Grandfather to Charlie
Bucket. He accompanies Charlie to Willy Wonka's factory and it gives him
a new burst of youthful vigor.<br> Gender: Male<br> Age: 45 to 80<br> Vocal range: Bb2-F4</p><p> Augustus Gloop<br>
A gluttonous German boy. Cheerful and jolly, he defines himself by his
ability to eat mass quantities of food. One of the Golden Ticket winners
whose constant overeating is enabled and encouraged by Mrs. Gloop.<br> Gender: Male<br> Age: 10 to 15<br> Vocal range: B2-G4</p><p> Mrs. Gloop<br> A plump, jolly german woman with a bustling personality. Augustus Gloop's overindulgent mother.<br> Gender: Female<br> Age: 30 to 45<br> Vocal range: B3-E4</p><p> Veruca Salt<br>
A wealthy, spoiled Brit. She is accustomed to having her father indulge
her every whim and desire. One of the Golden Ticket winners, she is
subjected to the squirrels' nut chute.<br> Gender: Female<br> Age: 10 to 15<br> Vocal range: G3-F5</p><p> Mr. Salt<br>
A wealthy British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and
privilege. Father to Veruca Salt who shamelessly spoils his daughter.<br> Gender: Male<br> Age: 35 to 60<br> Vocal range: D3-E4</p><p> Mike Teavee<br>
An obnoxious, hyperactive child addicted to television, video games,
and the internet. One of the Golden Ticket winners and Ms. Teavee's son.<br> Gender: Male<br> Age: 9 to 15<br> Vocal range: G2-G4</p><p> Ms. Teavee<br> An old-fashioned housewife. She is Mike Teavee's permissive and clueless mother.<br> Gender: Female<br> Age: 25 to 50<br> Vocal range: B3-F5</p><p> Violet Beauregarde<br> A brassy girl with a competitive streak. Violet seizes every opportunity to show off. She turns into a giant blueberry.<br> Gender: Female<br> Age: 9 to 15<br> Vocal range: G3-F5</p><p> Mrs. Beauregarde<br>
Violet's enthusiastic "helicopter parent" who focuses all her attention
on her daughter. She indulges Violet's worst competitive impulses.<br> Gender: Female<br> Age: 30 to 45<br> Vocal range: D4-E5</p><p> Ensemble<br> Other Grandparents; Cooks; Squirrels; Oompa-Loompas</p><p> DIRECTOR<br>
Will C. Crosby -- Originally from Lakewood, Will has worked all over
the Cleveland area as an Actor, Director, and Stage Manager. Most
recently Will was seen as Prince Herbert/ Not-Dead-Fred in Weathervane's
production of Monty Pythons Spamalot. Other notable roles include Smee
in Peter and the Starcatcher (Weathervane), Nicely Nicely Johnson in
Guys and Dolls(Olmstead Performing Arts), William Barfee in The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Huntington Playhouse) and the
Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (CAMEO.) Will worked as the Director
of the Garfield Middle School drama program in Lakewood, as well as
directed for this year's 8x10 TheaterFest at Weathervane. Will has
recently directed Company in Independence</p></div></div>