Casa Manana, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
EPA

CONTRACT
TYA
$615 weekly minimum

AUDITION DATE
Sunday, October 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment, please go to: https://signup.com/go/DpdsRdr .

LOCATION
Casa Manana
3101 W Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3042

Casa Mañana Studios located directly behind the Theatre. Holding room - Studio B

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Wally Jones, Executive Producer
Eugenio Contenti, Director/Choreographer
James McQuillen, Music Director

OTHER DATES
Rehearsals Start: January 11, 2025
Show Opens: January 31, 2025
Show Closes: February 16, 2025

OTHER
www.casamanana.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (See breakdown).

Casa Mañana encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

PREPARATION
Prepare short song in style of show. Bring sheet music in key, an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring headshot and resume stapled back-to-back. Callbacks, if warranted, will be later that day and may include movement.

BREAKDOWN

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

SEEKING:
Willy Wonka (Age 30-50) The sly, charming star of the show. Lithe, eccentric. A persona larger than life can go from charming and comical to magically mysterious and dark. He is looking for someone new to take over his candy empire. Any ethnicity. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: A2

Charlie Bucket (Age 10-12) Sweet, smart, hopeful, and loving. A boy with wonderful innocence and vulnerability. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: G#3

Grandpa Joe (should be able to play age 50-75) Impish. He is Charlie’s imaginative, fun, kind, and loving grandfather. After many years of being confined to a bed, his childish energy returns when Charlie finds the Golden Ticket. He is full of life and adventure, and he is Charlie's companion on the tour of the chocolate factory. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: G#2

Mrs. Bucket/Cherry/Oompa (Age: late 20s-35) She is Charlie’s warm and kind-hearted mother. Worrier. Generous and loving. Cherry is a zany and quick-witted reporter with dash of humor. The reporter is "on the scene" for our golden ticket winners. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3

Mrs. Gloop/Grandma Josephine. Augustus Gloop's Mother, who is constantly trying to satisfy their son's insatiable appetite. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Augustus Gloop. Rampantly over-active. A gluttonous child who finds one of the Golden Tickets. Augustus is known for his insatiable appetite, and his love for food often leads him into trouble. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Mr. Salt/Grandpa George (Age 30-60) Veruca’s goofy, eccentric, distracted, hilarious father. Finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous demand his daughter makes. He believes that money can solve any problem. Russian accent. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: Ab4, Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Veruca Salt. Vicious and determined. A spoiled young girl who also discovers a Golden Ticket. Veruca is used to getting anything she wants and throws tantrums when she doesn't. Ballet skills a plus. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: Db5, Vocal range bottom: Ab4

Mr. Beauregarde (Age 30-60) Violet's father, who is just as competitive and boastful as his daughter. He is obsessed with her success and is eager to capitalize on her newfound fame. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: F#3

Violet Beauregarde. Confident, forward, and full of attitude. A competitive and gum-obsessed girl who is among the Golden Ticket winners. Violet is a world champion gum chewer and boasts of her accomplishments. Hiphop skills a plus. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: F#5, Vocal range bottom: C#4

Mrs. Teavee (Age 30-60)/Mrs Green. She needs amphetamines to get through the day and deal with her outrageous son. Tense, extreme, and hilarious. Gender: Female, Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: G3

Mike Teavee. A technology-obsessed boy who secures one of the Golden Tickets. Mike is obsessed with television, video games, and gadgets. A fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy. Gender: Male, Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: G3

Ensemble. Reporters, Oompa Loompas, Squirrels, Bavarians, Cheer Squad, Back-Up Dancers, and a slew of other featured characters.

SALARY

TYA $615 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA