The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents:

WILLY WONKA

Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

Book by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald.

Based on the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

Producing Artistic Director Josh Erichsen 

Directed and Choreographed by Bart Herman

Musical Direction by Steve Parsons

Auditions: Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, from 6:00-9:00pm. Saturday, January 11, from 11:00-2:00pm 

Callbacks: If necessary, Monday, January 13 at 6:30pm.

Rehearsals begin Monday, January 20, 2025

Rehearsals will run Mondays - Fridays 6:30-10:00 PM

Performance dates are February 28 - March 9, 2025

Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM, Sundays @ 2:00 PM.

THERE ARE FIVE SCHOOL MATINEES: March 4, 5, 11, 12, and 13 at 10:30 AM. 

Seeking actors, singers, and dancers for Willy Wonka, the YTA edition.  All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. The YTA edition is a scaled down version of the show running about an hour long. We will be casting the role of Charlie Bucket between the ages of 10 and 13. All other roles will be played by adults, 16+.

Please prepare an uptempo Broadway style song. You may sing from the score, but it is not a requirement. An accompanist will be provided; please bring your own sheet music. You may also use tracks. There will also be puppet work in this production, so bonus points if you have that skill! 

Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE.

(Role descriptions listed on this website).

For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. 

The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one.