Youth & Adult VIDEO Auditions for CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
PERFORMS September 6-22, 2024
REHEARSALS: Begin near late July 2024
Book by: David Greig | Music by: Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman | Based on the novel by: Roald Dahl |
Songs from the Motion Picture by: Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newl
Director: PATRICK KLEIN
Choreographer: STACEY REED
Vocal Director: ASA STERN | Music Director: RICKY HALL
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All initial auditions for this Palo Alto Players production will be conducted via video submission ONLY — NOTE: There is no in-person audition option scheduled at this time.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
The enigmatic Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his fabled factory…but only to a lucky few. Impoverished young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s off-kilter world that includes chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and of course Wonka’s crew of mischievous Oompa-Loompas.
REHEARSAL INFO
Location (callbacks, rehearsals, and performances):
- Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Rehearsal Dates/Times:
- 4 of 5 Weeknights 6:30-9:30 pm, at least 1 weekend day, beginning near July 21, 2024
Performance Dates/Times:
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September 6-22, 2024. Curtain times: Friday/Saturday Performances @ 7:30 pm – Sunday Performances @ 2:00 pm. Additional performance: September 14 @ 2pm
Performances will be live with an in person audience.
Please NOTE: Potential additional performance dates include an 11am Student Matinee Thursday, September 12; a 7:30pm Curtain Thursday September 19th; and a 2pm Curtain, Saturday September 21.
- We additionally ask actors to hold Thursday evenings available during the run of the performance in case the need arises for an understudy put-in or pick-up rehearsal
CASTING MANAGER AUDITIONS LINK — CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
- After following the link above; under “ACTORS” click LOGIN or SIGN UP
- Create a Casting Manager Actor Account by creating your own unique login
- Upload a profile photo (headshot) and be sure to add your resume
- Note: at times, it is often simpler (once you have created and logged into your account) to re-navigate to the PAP auditions page, and re-click the link again in order to get in to the auditions page
- Be sure to read completely all details on the “What to Prepare” Tab.
- Select which role(s) you would like to be considered for by clicking the roles tab and answer the actor questions included
- WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING INTIAL AUDITIONS VIA VIDEO FOR THIS SHOW
- We recommend you create an account for casting manager immediately if you are new to the platform but only navigate to the submission page and select roles etc once you have a video ready to share with our team
- You will need to add an accurate your phone number and email and we request that you list any conflicts in the space provided
- When complete press “APPLY” to confirm your audition appointment
NOTE: Your audition will need to be uploaded and sent via YouTube or other accessible URL link (please only provide one link in the provided space and ensure your video is not set to private in order for our casting team to view).
NOTE ABOUT CASTING
All roles are non-AEA and volunteer. There is no fee to participate as a youth actor in Palo Alto Players productions, but we ask that families participate as volunteers throughout the process, as they are able.
As part of our commitment to become a more IDEAL community theatre (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Liberation), Palo Alto Players is looking for strong representation of BIPOC artists and artists of other underrepresented identities in our productions. We see diversity in casting and production staffing (colorful and identity-conscious) as the key to true equity. We are not looking to focus our storytelling on one cultural identity or another, but rather focus on telling a season of stories (old and new) with artists as diverse as our community. This means ensuring our audiences the opportunity to see people whom they identify with both on our stage and behind the scenes.
If you have any questions or concerns please write Production Stage Manager, Lauren Howry, at [email protected].
Sign up for our Auditions Email List:
Once you have been added (if you are new to our system) you will receive an email from [email protected] saying you now have an account with us. Please note, this is not an automated process and may occur a while after you have input your information below. Thank you for your understanding.