Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Information
Second Round of Auditions
We have completed our first round of auditions for this musical, casting over 70 people! What a fantastic show this is going to be.
We are about to open up a second round of auditions, searching for three key roles; Charlie, Grandpa Joe and Augustus Gloop.
This is a double cast, we have already cast a Charlie, Grandpa Joe and Augustus Gloop in one cast and now looking for the second.
Auditions are yet to open for this opportunity, we will announce the dates ASAP. Please keep an eye on this website for more information.
The following information is provided to both our current cast and crew and also relevant for those looking to enter our second round of auditions.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Auditions
Auditions have been finalised.
Rehearsals
Our cast must be available for the following rehearsals. Performers will be asked to leave the cast (without refund) if they miss rehearsals. Allowance will be made for illness if a medical certificate is produced (provided the performer is able to catch-up on anything missed at rehearsal) and commitments that you already have will be taken into consideration but must be noted on your application.
Saturdays and Sundays from August to October 2022 - NOW Arts Centre in Smithfield
Some weekdays during October School Holidays (after business hours for adult cast) - NOW Arts Centre in Smithfield
Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October - compulsory final rehearsals - NOW Arts Centre in Smithfield
Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th October - compulsory dress rehearsals & performances (some rehearsals will be during business hours) - Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth
Production Fee
All performers will be required to pay a production fee of $395. This is due on acceptance of your place in the cast. It can also be paid in three instalments:
$165 on acceptance of your place in the cast
$115 by 30th June
$115 by 31st August
Families will receive a $50 reduction on each of their Productions Fees (only applies to family members living at the same address and all performing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
This production fee includes:
Performers will need to provide their own suitable footwear, underwear and some basic costume items. Exact requirements will be given to cast members during the rehearsals.
The Show
This will be a full-scale production for performers aged 8+ (including adults). We are aiming to double-cast the principal roles. We will be performing at the Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth and there will be at least 3 performances.
We hope that, after reading this information, you are still excited to be a part of this amazing production.
We have completed our first round of auditions for this musical, casting over 70 people! What a fantastic show this is going to be.
We are about to open up a second round of auditions, searching for three key roles; Charlie, Grandpa Joe and Augustus Gloop.
This is a double cast, we have already cast a Charlie, Grandpa Joe and Augustus Gloop in one cast and now looking for the second.
Auditions are yet to open for this opportunity, we will announce the dates ASAP. Please keep an eye on this website for more information.
The following information is provided to both our current cast and crew and also relevant for those looking to enter our second round of auditions.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Auditions
Auditions have been finalised.
Rehearsals
Our cast must be available for the following rehearsals. Performers will be asked to leave the cast (without refund) if they miss rehearsals. Allowance will be made for illness if a medical certificate is produced (provided the performer is able to catch-up on anything missed at rehearsal) and commitments that you already have will be taken into consideration but must be noted on your application.
Saturdays and Sundays from August to October 2022 - NOW Arts Centre in Smithfield
Some weekdays during October School Holidays (after business hours for adult cast) - NOW Arts Centre in Smithfield
Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October - compulsory final rehearsals - NOW Arts Centre in Smithfield
Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th October - compulsory dress rehearsals & performances (some rehearsals will be during business hours) - Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth
Production Fee
All performers will be required to pay a production fee of $395. This is due on acceptance of your place in the cast. It can also be paid in three instalments:
$165 on acceptance of your place in the cast
$115 by 30th June
$115 by 31st August
Families will receive a $50 reduction on each of their Productions Fees (only applies to family members living at the same address and all performing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
This production fee includes:
- The cost of all rehearsals
- A souvenir t-shirt
- Script hire
- Costume hire
- 10% discount on tickets
Performers will need to provide their own suitable footwear, underwear and some basic costume items. Exact requirements will be given to cast members during the rehearsals.
The Show
This will be a full-scale production for performers aged 8+ (including adults). We are aiming to double-cast the principal roles. We will be performing at the Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth and there will be at least 3 performances.
We hope that, after reading this information, you are still excited to be a part of this amazing production.