Golden Stone Productions Presents
Willy Wonka
June 28 - July 8, 2012
Quimby Theater SUNY Ulster
Directed by Herman Sebek

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

All of your favorite characters and songs (including “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination”) are featured in this show that overflows with music, comedy and heart.

Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious stage musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Audition Dates & Times
April 27th - 6 pm
April 28th - 1 pm

Callbacks
April 29th - 1 pm

Location:
SUNY Ulster
Senate Gymnasium
Stone Ridge, NY

Preparation:
All actors will be asked to sing at least one minute from a song of their choosing.
We will have an accompanist available. Please bring your sheet music.
You may also be asked to read lines and perform a small amount of choreography. Come dressed for movement.

Main Characters
Charlie Bucket
A genuinely kind and enthusiastic young boy, and one of the Golden Ticket winners. The emotional heart and soul of the musical.

Willy Wonka/Candy Man
Willy Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. Pick a young man (or a young woman) who is charismatic, engaging and has a great voice. The actor should be able to be funny and serious and change between the two on a dime. Wonka doubles as the Candy Man, as it helps reinforce that Wonka has staged the Golden Ticket competition and is somewhat controlling this contest along the way.

Grandpa Joe
Grandpa Joe is the grandfather we all wish we had when we were Charlie’s age. He is caring, patient, sweet and always reminds Charlie to remain cheerful.

Veruca Salt
Wealthy, spoiled brat. She has a high British accent. One of the Golden Ticket winners.

Violet Beauregarde
Southern gum chewer extraordinaire. She has a Southern American accent. One of the Golden Ticket winners.

Augustus Gloop
Augustus is the overachieving eater who represents the evils of eating too much. One of the Golden Ticket winners.

Mike Teavee
Addicted to T.V., video games, the Internet and mind numbing technological devices. Mike is bratty, loud and obnoxious. He does not know the word “no.” One of the Golden Ticket winners.

Secondary Characters
Mr. And Mrs. Bucket
Charlie's Parents. Natural nurturers.

Mr. Salt
Mr. Salt’s solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class, and usually portrayed with a high British accent.

Mrs. Beauregarde
Mrs. Beauregard is a teacher of geography and has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her orally fixated daughter, with less than stellar results. The role is virtually non-singing.

Mrs. Gloop
Mrs. Gloop is Augustus’ mother who has overindulged her son with food. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory, and sings “I Eat More!”

Ms. Teavee
Ms. Teavee is a take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver or Carol Brady. She’s perfectly put together and a bit vacant.

Phineous Trout
Phineous is the reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. The role requires some singing.

Charlie's Grandparents
- Grandma Georgina
- Grandma Josephine
- Grandpa George
Non-singing character role. One of Charlie's grandparents.

Guy Poor
A poor man who lives in Charlie's town.

James
James is Charlie’s friend from school. He has a few lines and sings.

Matilda
Matilda is also a schoolmate of Charlie’s, but she’s a bit of bully. Matilda has a few lines and sing.

Ensemble/Chorus
Candy Man Kids, Squirrels, Oompa-Loompas
Dancing and Singing Ensemble.