Mass Audition Info

Youth Auditions for Willy Wonka

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts is looking for eight children to be Oompa Loompas in our upcoming Mainstage production of Willy Wonka.

Public auditions will be held from 10:00-11:00 am on Saturday, February 7 in Room 126 in the Earley Center for Performing Arts on the MSU campus. Free parking lot 16. Prior to auditioning, please fill out this form and either email to Matthew.caron.2@mnsu.edu or print it and bring it with you. Please include a photo of your child.

Auditions will consist of two parts.  

Part 1: singing audition- please prepare this song, no need to memorize

Part 2: a short dance call to learn some simple choreography

Casting decisions will be made by Tuesday, February 10.  

Rehearsals begin Monday, February 23.  We will typically rehearse Sunday-Friday from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm.  Child actors will not be called for the full time until we get closer to opening night.  A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided.  The show opens on Thursday, April 9 and runs April 9-11 and 16-18 at 7:30 pm, April 18 and 19 at 2:00 pm, and a weekday matinee at 9:00 am on Friday, April 10.