Made possible in partnership with
John P. Cadle Foundation
Children’s Musical
July 18 & 19, 2025 at 7:00pm
July 20 at 2:00pm
Bremer Theater at Danville Area Community College
Directed by Alexis Simmons
Music Directed by Karrin Estes
Choreographed by Allie Cox & Aidan Cox
Ticket Information
Adult: $10
Student: $5
Children age 5 and under: FREE
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald
Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
The Classic Movie Comes Alive on Stage!
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. 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, but 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.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com
Audition Information
Sign up for your audition appointment online
- Who: Kids going into grades 2-9 – no experience required
- When: May 5 & 7, 5:30-8:30 pm.
- Where: DLO’s Backstage in downtown Danville
- Prepare: Choose a song (does not have to be from this show) that best demonstrates your vocal ability.
- What to Expect:
- You will sing about 40-60 seconds of your prepared song. You may sing with a karaoke track (found on YouTube, downloaded to a phone or iPad). You will be able to use a phone to play music during your audition. We may cut you off early. If we do, we promise it’s not because we don’t like you. We’re just moving things along quickly so that we can get to everyone.
- You may be asked to sing scales so we can assess your range.
- You will audition individually with your song and scales.
- You will read scenes from the script, either alone or with other auditionees.
- Depending on the role you are trying out for, you may have a dance audition (usually in groups). Make sure you bring/wear comfortable shoes for your dance audition.
- Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory. Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday evenings, and one other day TBD. Come to auditions with a list of any conflicts between now and July 20. Put all this information on your audition form.
- Most of all, enjoy yourself and let your personality shine through. This is about fun and community!
Characters
- Willy Wonka / Candy Man: Willy Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic.
Vocal range: G3-F5 - Charlie Bucket: the emotional heart and soul of the musical – winner of one of the golden tickets.
Vocal range: A3-F5 - Grandpa Joe: the grandfather we all wish we had when we were Charlie’s age. He is caring, patient, sweet, and always reminds Charlie to look on the bright side.
Vocal range: Bb3-Eb5 - Mr. Bucket: Charlie’s father. Mr. Bucket performs the number “Think Positive” with Charlie.
Vocal range: D4-C#5 - Mrs. Bucket: Charlie’s mother. Mrs. Bucket sings “Cheer Up, Charlie” with Mr. Bucket and Grandpa Joe.
Vocal range: Bb3-Db5 - Augustus Gloop: Augustus is the overachieving eater. Augustus sings “I Eat More!” along with his mother and Phineous Trout.
Vocal range: B3-G5 - Mrs. Gloop: Augustus’ mother who has overindulged her son with food. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory, and sings “I Eat More!”
Vocal range: B3-E5 - Violet Beauregarde: Gum chewer extraordinaire, Violet hails from Snellville, Georgia. She is a blue collar, middle class brat, and sings “Chew It” along with Willy Wonka.
Vocal range: G3-G5 - Mrs. Beauregarde: a teacher of geography and has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her gum-chewing daughter, with less than stellar results. The role is virtually non-singing.
Vocal range: C4-G4 - Veruca Salt: Veruca is wealthy, class-conscious, and completely spoiled. She sings “I Want It Now.”
Vocal range: A3-E5 - Mr. Salt: Veruca’s father. Mr. Salt’s solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class and sings very little.
Vocal range: C4-G4 - Mike Teavee: For this adaptation Mike is not just a TV junky. He is also addicted to video games, the Internet and any other mindnumbing technological device. Mike is bratty, loud and obnoxious. He does not understand the word “no.” Mike and Ms. Teavee sing “I See It All On TV.”
Vocal range top: G3-G5 - Ms. Teavee: Ms. Teavee is a take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) or Marion Cunningham (Happy Days) or even Carol Brady (The Brady Bunch). She’s perfectly put together and a bit vacant. She sings “I See It All On TV.”
Vocal range: B3-F5
Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Grandma Josephina: Charlie’s other three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles.
- Phineous Trout: the reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show.
Vocal range: B3-C5 - James: Charlie’s friend from school. He has a few lines and sings the introduction of “The Candy Man” along with Matilda and Charlie.
Vocal range: A3-F#4 - Matilda: a schoolmate of Charlie’s, and a bit of bully. Matilda has a few lines and sings the introduction of “The Candy Man” along with James and Charlie.
Vocal range: C#4-B4 - The Candy Man Kids: Candy Man Kids sing “The Candy Man.”
- Oompa-Loompa Chorus
Vocal range: A3-A4 - Squirrels