Mass Audition Info
LIZZIE, Willy Wonka, and The Distruption of a Routine: An Evening of Unscripted Longform Improv
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LIZZIE
A Musical by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Steven Hewitt
Performance Dates: March 25-28
Directed by Phyllis Horridge
Reach out to Phyllis with any questions (Phyllis.Horridge@mnsu.edu).
About the show
Please prepare
- Please prepare a 30 second cut of an up-tempo pop-rock song or power ballad that reflects the style of the show and the character of your choice. Your selection should highlight your vocal range, tone, and ability to act through song. You are welcome, and encouraged, to use material from the show, and your song does not need to be from a musical.
- You must provide your own sheet music for the pianist. The use of a track or a cappella singing will not be allowed.
- Plan to attend the 1st Dance Call. Callbacks to follow as needed.
Please note
Characters:
Vocal range: F#3 -F#5 with a high mix-belt/screlt to A5. Has a powerful contemporary pop/rock belt and can portray an enigmatic young woman on the brink of total collapse. Content advisory: Must be comfortable with simulated physical intimacy as well as navigating mature themes with references to sexual assault and suicidal ideology.
Seeking two to four movers who also sing, to be featured ensemble, in addition to understudying 1 or 2 of the roles listed above.
Willy Wonka
Music and Lyrics by: Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted for Stage by: Leslie Bricusse & Tim McDonald
Directed by Matthew Caron, Musical Direction by Nick Wayne, Choreography by Davaughn Lane
Performance dates: April 9-11 and 16-19, with an additional matinee performance for Mankato 5th graders on Friday, April 10 at ~9:00 am.
Rehearsals begin February 23
Contact Matt with any questions (matthew.caron.2@mnsu.edu).
About the play
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
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.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka has been created with educators and student performers in mind. With this show's flexible cast size, featuring roles for all ages, this is an ideal show for community theatres looking to involve as many performers as possible. Filled with imaginative design possibilities, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!
Please prepare
- 16 bars of a song in the style of the musical. Remember: acting the song is as important as singing it!
- A general dance call will be held after singing auditions conclude. No preparation needed.
Character Descriptions
Willy Wonka: 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.
Candy Man: A local candy vendor. He leads the children in praising the joys of candy.
Phineous Trout: A reporter covering the Golden Ticket story.
Charlie Bucket: 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.
Mrs. Bucket: Charlie Bucket's nurturing mother. She is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
Mr. Bucket: Charlie Bucket's nurturing father. He is always trying to maintain an energetic positivity.
Grandpa Joe: 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.
Augustus Gloop: 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. German dialect required.
Mrs. Gloop: A plump, jolly German woman with a bustling personality. Augustus Gloop's overindulgent mother. German dialect required.
Veruca Salt: 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. British dialect required.
Mr. Salt: A wealthy British upperclassman who regularly flaunts his wealth and privilege. Father to Veruca Salt who shamelessly spoils his daughter. British dialect required.
Mike Teavee: An obnoxious, hyperactive child addicted to television, video games, and the internet. One of the Golden Ticket winners and Ms. Teavee's son.
Mrs. Teavee: An old-fashioned housewife. She is Mike Teavee's permissive and clueless mother.
Violet Beauregarde: A brassy girl with a competitive streak. Violet seizes every opportunity to show off. She turns into a giant blueberry. American Southern dialect required.
Mrs. Beauregarde: Violet's enthusiastic "helicopter parent" who focuses all her attention on her daughter. She indulges Violet's worst competitive impulses. American Southern dialect required.
Ensemble: Grandpas and Grandmas, Kids, Cooks, Squirrels, Oompa-Loompas
Intimacy and Violence Notices
Light, fantasy violence
Light, tasteful intimacy involving embraces and light kissing.
