Auditions Set for "Willy Wonka, Jr."

Auditions have been scheduled for the summer Town & Gown Youth Company production of "Willy Wonka, Jr." 

Auditions will be held Sunday, March 29, from 4 p.m. to 6p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Monday, March 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The auditions are open to those ages 7 to 17. Students who are enrolled in high school and are 18 years old may audition. 

There are approximately 25 parts to be cast including Charlie, Willy Wonka, Grampa Joe, Phineous Trout, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beuregarde and Veruca Salt. Those who wish to audition should prepare an up tempo song. An accompanist will be provided. To schedule an audition time, contact Susan Bailey at sbailey@fairmontstate.edu or (304) 367-4203. 

"Willy Wonka, Jr." is a 70-minute adaptation of Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. This abridged version for young performers features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa" and "I Want it Now" by Academy® and Grammy® award winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

The performances of "Willy Wonka, Jr." will be June 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20 in Wallman Hall. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Regular rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Wallman Hall. 

The Town & Gown Youth Company is part of the FSU Center for Arts Engagement's Conservatory for Youth. The artistic staff includes Dr. Francene Kirk, Dr. Valarie Huffman and Charles Dillion. For more information about the Conservatory for Youth, contact Peter Lach, Dean of the School of Fine Arts, at (304) 367-4219.