Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Audition Notice
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater is pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
A magical musical adaptation of the famous book and hit movie. 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.
The initial audition for Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory will be held only by video submission.
Vocal Selection
All Auditioners: Please film yourself performing a 1-minute upbeat song in the style of the show (Shaiman, Menken, Schwartz, etc.) that shows character and range. All vocals should be accompanied. Please no a capella submissions.
YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links make it the simplest for everyone to access.
Dance Combination
Those who wish to be considered for the following roles: Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Agustus Gloop, Mike Teavee, and Ensemble will also need to include a recording of the dance combination that will be found at the link below (the dance combination will not be available until 12:00pm on Saturday, April 26th). Please include the dance requirement in the same video as your vocal selection.
Those ONLY interested in the roles of Grandpa Joe, Grandma Josephine, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Mrs. Bucket, Mrs. Gloop, Mr. Beauregarde, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Teavee do not need to submit the dance combination.
Audition Form
Please complete the audition form no later than Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:59pm to be considered for callbacks. If you are unable to include your headshot & resume as part of your audition form, please email them to auditions@theruth.org.
Additional Info
Callbacks -
Callbacks will be held in-person and are scheduled for the Saturday, May 24, 2025. Callbacks will be by invitation only.
This page will be updated when callback invitations and casting have been sent. For any additional questions, please contact us at auditions@theruth.org.
Rehearsals & Performances -
Rehearsals will begin on or around August 25th, 2025.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory runs November 7, 2025 – December 31, 2025 with a possible extension through January 10, 2026.
Production Team -
Directed and Music Directed by Rob Moffat
Choreography by Izzy Arrieta
A Note About Casting -
At The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater we seek to honor the authors intent pertaining to each our productions. We care deeply about casting in a way where everyone feels respected, supported, safe and welcomed.
We invite anyone and everyone to audition for any and all of our productions, regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, age, ability, ethnicity, or experience. All are welcome at The Ruth.
Character Descriptions
(All roles are open and may be double cast. We are looking for a diverse group of actors to play character roles. We are also looking for younger actors to portray ages 10-16. Oompa-Loompas will be played by adult actors.)
Willy Wonka
Male Presenting, "Older than he looks”
Vocal Range: Bari-tenor A2-G4
A goofball, childlike, completely original chocolatier. Show-stealing ability, he is comedic, charming, eccentric, larger than life, magical, at times warm and sentimental.
Charlie Bucket
Male Presenting, able to play ages 10-14
Vocal Range: G#3-F5
A creative, caring, dreamer hopes for more than the world he inherits. A self-made inventor that makes good out of what little he has. A boy with a “touch of odd”. Charlie will need a high strong singing voice and playful, earnest spirit.
Grandpa Joe
Male Presenting, able to play “Soon to be 90.5 years old”
Vocal Range: Baritone (G#2-G4)
Charlie’s paternal grandfather with a vaudevillian ability. He is the fuel for Charlie’s dreams. Movement/dance ability is a plus.
Mrs. Bucket
Female Presenting; able to play ages 28-40
Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-E5)
Charlie’s warm and kind-hearted mother struggling to keep the family warm and fed. May double into Ensemble in Act II.
Grandma Josephine
Female Presenting; able to play Old
Vocal Range: Mezzo (C4-D5)
Joe’s wife. Charlie’s paternal grandmother. Positive and loving, tries to keep Grandpa Joe in line. May double into Ensemble in Act II.
Grandma Georgina
Female Presenting; able to play Old
Vocal Range: Mezzo (Ab3-E5)
At times a bit batty…and gaseous. Often speaks in non-sequiturs. May double into Ensemble in Act II.
Grandpa George
Male Presenting; able to play Old
Vocal Range: Baritone (F2-E4)
Grumpy and irritable most of the time. May double into Ensemble in Act II.
Mrs. Gloop
Female Presenting; able to play ages 30-50
Vocal Range: Mezzo (Bb3-D5)
Augustus’s oblivious, doting, Bavarian mother. Larger than life. Yodel ability a plus.
Augustus Gloop
Male Presenting; able to play ages 12-15
Vocal Range: Bb3-G5
A greedy, gluttonous, boastful monster, hungrily consuming anything within reach.
Mr. Salt
Male Presenting; able to play ages 30-50
Vocal Range: Baritone (Ab2-Ab4 falsetto)
Veruca’s wealthy, doting father. He finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous demand his daughter makes. Money can solve any problem.
Veruca Salt
Female Presenting; able to play ages 10-16
Vocal Range: Baritone Ab4-Db5
A viciously selfish monster. The universe revolves around her. She considers herself to be the best in the world at everything…especially ballet (which may be debatable). Veruca should be great at shrieking and have a dance background.
Mr. Beauregarde
Male Presenting; able to play ages 30-50
Vocal Range: Baritenor (F#3-G4)
Violet’s exploitative father. He is more interested in promoting and making money off his daughter than caring for her.
Violet Beauregarde
Female Presenting; able to play ages 12-16
Vocal Range: Mezzo/belter (C#4-F#5)
A prideful, sassy, competitive monster. Live-streams her life over social-media in search of constant attention and validation. Sings with a big, pop-R&B voice. Dance ability a plus. Will consider any age that can sing the song and appear teenage.
Mike Teavee
Male Presenting; able to play ages 11-15
Vocal Range: G3-Bb4
Hyperactive, aggressive, obsessive techno genius. He finds his ticket through hacking. Must be able to speak and act beyond his years: the apathetic MIT student who bosses everyone around.
Mrs. Teavee
Female Presenting; able to play 20-40s
Vocal Range: Mezzo (G4-Eb5)
She is hyper-concerned about projecting an image of the perfect 1950’s mother. While appearing perfectly put-together, she needs valium to deal with her outrageous son. Soft-spoken but extremely tense all the time. Vocal Range: Mezzo (G4-Eb5)
Ensemble
Male or Female Presenting; ages 18+
The ensemble will play multiple roles including: townspersons, reporters, Gum Diva’s, and Oompa-Loompas. Looking for strong singer/dancers.