On Sale to Members – May 10, 2027
On Sale to the Public – May 17, 2027
Unwrap a World of Pure Imagination.
A crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Mary Poppins Returns) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
Opens: Friday, JUNE 4, 2027
Closes: Sunday, JUNE 6, 2027
Location: Marjorie Lyons Playhouse,
on the campus of Centenary College
Music | MARC SHAIMAN
Lyrics | MARC SHAIMAN & SCOTT WITTMAN
Book | DAVID GREIG
Based on the novel by ROALD DAHL
Song from the Motion Picture by
LESLIE BRICCUSE & ANTHONY NEWLEY
Schedule:
FRIDAY | JUNE 4 | 7:00 PM
SATURDAY | JUNE 5 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SUNDAY | JUNE 6 | 2:00 PM
Tickets: On Sale to the Public May 17, 2027
Adults: $25. | Seniors: $22. | Students: $20.
Direction | CHARLIE ROPPOLO
Choreography | TBD
Musical Direction | TBD
Scenic Design | SETH TAYLOR
Lighting Design | KENNEDY WILCHER
Costume Design | TBD
Production Manager | CANDY HUGGINS
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials are
supplied by Music Theatre International (MTI). 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
212-541-4684 | www.MTIShows.com
2027 SPRING PRODUCTION CLASS
Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
REGISTRATION open February 23 – 28 | Families of enrolled students should now visit the Parent Portal through the link in your email/FB group.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON OUR CORE VALUES: By participating in our auditions…
**You are agreeing to commit your child to the class’s production and schedule. At Stage Center’s SoPA we believe that a good process begets a good product. Roles will be assigned only after the formal enrollment process is complete. We do not cast based on seniority within the company, nor do we pre-cast any role on student productions. All students interested in our production classes are taught to show up with open minds and hearts, eager to have a life-enriching experience. We are not interested in working with students and families who are only seeking leading or featured roles. We teach that theater is about an ensemble coming together to tell a story, and every person involved has a vital role for it’s success. We allow each student to submit two absences during contract provided they are approved on or before the deadline, and do not fall within two weeks of performances, OR the audition and cast meeting. We ask that you check below for dates and times before auditioning, so that the rehearsal schedule can be thoughtfully made with no last-minute hiccups/absences. If you are unsure about some conflicts with our schedule, please feel free to ask us so we can help you decide if it’s realistically something you have the time to make such a big commitment. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW AFTER COMPLETING ENROLLMENT. A $30.00 late fee will be added to any invoice not paid by the due date.
A detailed schedule/call sheet is now posted in the Parent Portal.
Two conflicts are allowed during contract only if submitted by the deadline of Monday, March 9, and with the following caveats…
NO CONFLICTS are allowed for the audition, cast meeting, or within two weeks of performances (this includes May 21 & 23 thru May 31.) Students will not be cast or participate in scenes/songs/dances that are taught on days that they have submitted a conflict. We encourage you to check the rehearsal schedule BEFORE sending in conflicts so you know what you would be missing.
WEEK ONE (No Conflicts)
THU, March 19 | 5:00-7:00 (Cast Meeting),
6:30-7:00 (Mandatory Parent Orientation/Addt’l T-shirt orders/Costume Fee due)
SAT, March 21 | 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK TWO
THU, March 26 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, March 28 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK THREE
THU, April 2 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 4 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK FOUR
THU, April 9 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 11 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK FIVE
THU, April 16 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 18 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK SIX
THU, April 23 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, April 25– 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK SEVEN
THU, April 30 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, May 2 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK EIGHT
THU, May 7 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, May 9 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK NINE
THU, May 14 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, May 16 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
WEEK TEN (No Conflicts Allowed)
THU, May 21 – 5:00pm-7:00pm (No Conflicts)
SAT, May 23 – 2:00pm-5:00pm (No Conflicts)
SUN, May 24 – 4:00pm-7:00pm (Tech I – No Conflicts)
WEEK ELEVEN (Production Week – No Conflicts Allowed)
MON, May 25 | 4:00pm-7:00pm (Tech II – No Conflicts)
TUE, May 26 | 4:00pm-7:00pm (Tech III/Partial Dress I – No Conflicts)
WED, May 27 | 5:00 PM CALL, 6:00 PM GO (Dress II – No Conflicts)
THU, May 28 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Final Dress/ SCOOPS Sneak Peek – No Conflicts)
FRI, May 29 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Perf. #1 – No Conflicts)
SAT, May 30 |10:00 Call, 11:00 Go (Perf. #2) | 1:00 Call, 2:00 Go (Perf. #3 – No Conflicts)
SUN, May 31 | 1:00 Call, 2:00 Go (Perf. #4 – No Conflicts)
+STRIKE/LOAD-OUT (Mandatory for all cast/crew members, and volunteer help is requested. Everyone should plan to be there from 3:30-7:30, or until we finish, whichever happens first!)
“It’s goofy, loud, and imaginative.” — Hollywood Reporter
“A must-see, family-friendly show. It is guaranteed to leave you wanting to come back for seconds.” — The Montclarion
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY CAST
Initial AUDITIONS will be held on Saturday, December 19 at 10am
Willy Wonka
The sly, charming star of the show. Lithe, eccentric. His larger than life persona can go from charming and comical, to magically mysterious and dark.
Gender: male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Charlie Bucket
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 CAST
Mrs. Bucket
Charlie’s warm and kind-hearted mother. Worrier. Generous and loving.
Gender: female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Grandma Josephine CAST
Grandma Georgina
Gender: female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Grandpa George
Gender: male Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: F2
Mrs. Gloop
Augustus’s German, moronic, Wagnerian mother. Mirthlessly smiles as though it were affixed to the front of her face.
Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Augustus Gloop
Rampantly over-active.
Gender: male Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Mr. Salt
Veruca’s goofy, eccentric, distracted, hilarious father. Finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous demand his daughter makes.
Gender: male Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Veruca Salt
Vicious and determined.
Gender: female Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: Ab4
Mr. Beauregarde
Violet’s ineffectual father. Ignores his back-talking, insult-hurling daughter.
Gender: male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: F#3
Violet Beauregarde
Confident, forward, and full of attitude.
Gender: female Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: C#4
Mike Teavee
A fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy.
Gender: male Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: G3
Mrs. Teavee
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
Mrs. Green
A vegetable seller.
Gender: female
Jerry Jubilee
A confident, energetic news anchor who reports on the headlines and helps drive public excitement. Gender: male
Cherry Sundae
A bubbly field reporter working alongside Jerry who is eager to announce the Golden Ticket winners as they are found. Gender: female
Ensemble
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