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This season’s production, 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.
Not an actor, but still want to participate? Volunteers are needed to help build sets, create costumes, and more. If you are interested, email aaubie@gepark.org.
Auditions:August 24 and August 26 at Spring Avenue Recreation Center. Registration is required and can be completed online at gepark.org/register (type “Wonka” into the Activity Search Bar). There is no fee to audition. For a character list, visit the website. Actors must be registered and present to be considered for a role. All who audition will receive a part in the musical. Sign your actor up for an optional Audition Workshop on (details in this section) to help them prepare.
Callbacks:August 27 at Spring Avenue Recreation Center. Only select actors will be called back for an additional audition to help cast them better. Time slots will be communicated via email by the end of the day on August 26.
Casting & Participation Fee:All who are cast after auditions must pay a participation fee ($375 for residents, $400 for nonresidents) prior to the first rehearsal. Fee includes a t-shirt and cast party after the show. Costumes will partially need to be provided by participants closer to the performances.
Rehearsals:September 9 to November 4 at Spring Avenue Recreation Center from 5:30pm-8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Additional singing/dance calls will take place on 2-3 Saturdays during the production process and will be communicated well in advance. A call sheet will be sent out weekly. Tech week will take place from November 9-11 from 5pm-8pm at the theatre and will require all actors. A meeting for adults/caregivers and the cast is scheduled before the first rehearsal from 5-5:30pm on September 9. For more information, see the theatre guide on our website.
Performances:Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15. Tickets will be sold at an additional cost. (aa)

Age Category

Youth and Teen

Location

Theatre Room-SARC at Spring Avenue Recreation Center