AUDITION PACK SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Book by Music by Lyrics by David Greig Marc Shaiman Scott Wittman Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by ROALD DAHL
Songs from the Motion Picture by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
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ABOUT ‘CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY’
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregard, Augustus Gloop and Mike Teavee have all won golden tickets and will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagi- nation including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
ABOUT ‘PHOENIX ENSEMBLE’
Unassumingly nestled within Beenleigh showgrounds, Phoenix Ensemble has been producing award-winning theatre for 25 years. From intimate small-cast shows to more elaborate Broadway-style show stoppers ‘The Tin Shed’ has been a heart of the community for a quarter of a century and has no plans to stop any time soon!
Phoenix Ensemble presents a unique theatre experience in the Pavilion Theatre or what has affection- ately become known as “The Tin Shed”. This intimate theatre accommodates 90 people in comfortable raked seating giving every patron an up close and personal experience. Our shows both rehearse and perform at this theatre, which is located within the Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh.
Phoenix Ensemble’s aim is to produce an eclectic mix of shows from family favourites to shows that push the envelope of musical theatre. They have won countless awards and are regularly nominated in the Gold Coast Arts Palm Awards.
Upon accepting a role with Phoenix Ensemble you will be required to become a financial member on the first rehearsal ($24, payable only by Credit/Debit Card). At this same time a $25 Cash Deposit is re- quired for rehearsal materials which will be provided (this is returned during Bump Out). Membership ensures all participants are covered by our Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance. You will receive more information upon acceptance. You will be asked to provide very little else during your time with us as we prefer to let you enjoy your experience!
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CREATIVE TEAM
KADE BENJAMIN JAIME O’ROURKE TUBB-HEARNE O’DONOGHUE DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER
Jaime bloomed when she went to her first After relocating from New South Wales in Benjamin Tubb-Hearne is originally from London, 2019, Kade made his Brisbane directorial UK and studied Tenor Horn and Composition at Ballet class at age three. From Ballet she debut with QMT’s 2019 production of Cats. the Royal Northern College of Music. Aged 22, went on to accumulate into her ever grow- His work received acclaimed reviews and Benjamin moved to New York City, where his ing repertoire many genres of dance such earnt Kade a place as a Finalist in the Gold Musical Direction journey began at the French as Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Palm Theatre Awards for Best Director of Woods Summer Camp. Here he musically directed Musical Theatre. She has performed roles a Community Theatre Musical. Proving and conducted over 20 shows, including Annie, A in The Drowsy Chaperone, Anything Goes Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Urinetown. She also played lead roles his diverse talent, Kade went on to direct Curtains and Sweet Charity. It was also here that in The Boyfriend (Hortense), Beauty and The Roald Dahl’s The Twits (2020) with Brisbane Benjamin found with his writing partner Ryan Arts Theatre, his first play. Kade’s previous Jacobs, where they created 1 hour musical versions Beast (Belle/Babette) and Legally Blonde directorial experience includes productions of popular movies for children including Toy Story, the Musical (Serena). Jaime has recently of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2017), Legally Enchanted and a Bugs Life, as well as creating their choreographed Mary Poppins and Curtains Blonde The Musical (2016) and Grease (2015). own superhero musical Powers. at Ormiston College and is delighted to join He has also been involved in productions of In 2014, Benjamin & Ryan’s original full-length this talented Creative Team to bring the Pure The Wizard of Oz, Into The Woods, Beauty & musical ‘Twisted’, a story which follows Little Imagination of Charlie and The Chocolate The Beast, Chicago, Wicked, Annie and the Blue Riding Hood’s search to find her real family Factory to life! Australian national tour of Kinky Boots. premièred at the Playhouse Theatre at French Kade is ecstatic to present his second Roald Woods to much acclaim, and it is currently prepar- Dahl show and invites you to experience ing for a second workshop. a world of pure imagination at Phoenix Although Ben is relatively new to Brisbane he has Ensemble. burst onto the scene Musical Directing ‘The King and I’, ‘Chicago’ & ‘The Boy from Oz’ (Savoyards), Sharing this creative experience with some ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’, ‘La Cage Aux Follies’, ‘Big of Brisbane’s best, Kade truly feels like he Fish’, ‘Young Frankenstein’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (Phoenix Ensemble). won a golden ticket by having Ben and Jaime at his side for this premiere produc- tion of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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We are an amateur company. No roles are paid. All performers must be 16+ years old by time of performances with THE ROLES the exception of Charlie Bucket. This is not a youth production.
Accents: British: Wonka, Charlie, Mrs Bucket, Grandpa Joe German: Mrs Gloop & Augustus Russian: Mr Salt & Veruca American: Mr Beauregard & Violet, Mrs. Teavee & Mike
WILLY WONKA AUGUSTUS GLOOP Range: BARITONE / TENOR Male, playing age 18
The sly, charming, eternally youthful star of the show; lithe, Short, youthful adult male, to play a nine to twelve year old boy; round and full-faced, but rampantly over-active despite his size; eccentric, and remarkably physical; must have the ability speaks with a German accent; excellent singer and comic actor; to be filled with boundless energy and be physically light principal. on his feet; has a larger than life persona that can go from charming and comical, to magically mysterious and dark; baritone/tenor voice; principal. MRS. GLOOP Range: G3-D5 CHARLIE BUCKET Female, playing age 30+ Range: Unchanged Male, playing age 8 - 12 Augustus’s German, moronic, Wagnerian mother; a huge presence with a huge voice; mirthlessly smiles as though it were affixed to the front of her face; fantastic singer and Boy about age ten; sweet, smart, hopeful and loving; a boy comedienne; mezzo; principle. with wonderful innocence and vulnerability; honest actor and an excellent singer with a naturally innocent, unchanged voice; principal. VERUCA SALT More of a dancer than a singer GRANDPA JOE Female, playing age 18 Male, playing age 60+ Short, youthful adult female to play a nine to twelve year old Impish; remarkably physical (dance skills a plus); he is girl; vicious and beautiful; must be an excellent dancer and/ Charlie’s imaginative, fun, kind and loving grandfather; after or gymnast, able to dance not only classical ballet, but also many years being confined to a bed, his childish energy tear herself to shreds; comic actress with a character singing/ returns when Charlie finds the Golden Ticket; principal. screaming voice; principal. Pointe shoes will be required. MR. SALT MRS. BUCKET Male, playing age 30+ Female, playing age 30+ Veruca’s tall, goofy, eccentric, distracted, hilarious father; Charlie’s warm and kind-hearted mother; a worrier. finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous generous and loving; great dancer; a distinctive pop/folk demand his daughter makes; excellent comic actor with a voice; principal. baritone singing voice; principal.
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THE ROLES
VIOLET BEAUREGARD MIKE TEAVEE Female, playing age 18 Male, playing age 18
Short, youthful adult female to play a nine to twelve year Short, youthful adult male to play a nine to twelve year old old girl; while she’s physically tiny, she has a huge pop/R&B; boy; a fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy; square, voice, as well as amazing hip-hop dance skills; confident, powerful, tiny, and terrifying; a voice that cuts through steel; forward, and full of attitude.; great singer; principal. great singer; principal. MR. BEAUREGARD MRS. TEAVEE Male, playing aged 30+ Female, playing age 30+
Violet’s ineffectual father; ignores his back-talking, insult- She needs amphetamines to get through the day and deal hurling daughter; great dancer with a soul/pop/R&B; voice; with her outrageous son; tense, extreme, and hilarious; beat-boxing skills a plus; principal. great singer; principal.
ENSEMBLE An exhuberent mix of characters. The following characters will also be picked from the ensemble. We will also be looking for 6 spectacular dancers who will take on the brunt of the choreography in ‘More of Him to Love’, ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong’, ‘The Queen of Pop’ and all of the Oompa-Loompa-led choreography.
GRANDPA GEORGE GRANDMA GEORGINA GRANDMA JOSEPHINE CHERRY JERRY MRS. GREEN OOMPA-LOOMPAS
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INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS SAT OCT 24 FROM 10.30AM
By appointment only; individual 15 minute private sessions. Prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show. One must be musical theatre, but if you are auditioning for a lead character maybe think of a song in the style of their character to contrast. Do not sing a song from the show. No piano accompaniment will be provided. Please bring a backing track on USB or on an AUX cord compatible device. If you have new iPhone do not forget the Lightning to Audio Jack dongle. You may be required to read during your individual private audition. Sides will be provided at a later date. Ensure you have seen the choreography videos from Jaime. There will be very limited time in the audition to re-teach choreography. Please bring a Colour headshot (minimum size 10cm X 15 cm). Non-returnable. Bring your audition form, completed in full and listing ALL clashes with the CatCF Calendar (supplied in this document). Bring/wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz/chorus or similar if you have them) and wear clothes you can move in. Do not wear thongs. We expect you to be warmed up both vocally and physically.
ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS SAT OCT 24 9AM - 10AM
Group call - registration required. Look at the videos that have been provided. You will recap a short dance routine and present it as a group. Bring/ wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz/chorus or similar if you have them) and wear clothes you can move in. Please do not wear thongs. You will learn a musical excerpt and present it in small groups. No preparation is required for this. If you are interested in a small speaking role, there will be an opportunity during this time to read. Please bring a Colour headshot (minimum size 10cm X 15 cm). Non-returnable. Bring your audition form, completed in full and listing ALL clashes with the CatCF Calendar (supplied in this document). Bring/wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz/chorus or similar if you have them) and wear clothes you can move in. Do not wear thongs. We expect you to be warmed up both vocally and physically.
CALLBACKS & OFFERS
If you are offered a callback, you will be required to learn a musical excerpt from the show. All offers of callbacks will be advised by telephone at the end of the audition period and any additional material will be available for download online. All auditionees will be notified via email or phone of their offer or otherwise at the completion of the audition process.
CALL BACKS (IF REQUIRED) WILL BE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 FROM 7.30PM. BOOK YOUR OWN AUDITION SLOT WWW.PHOENIXENSEMBLE.COM.AU PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ THE INFORMATION IN THIS PACK.
WHAT TO DO NOW...
1. CHECK THE CALENDAR Please check the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Calendar for conflicts. Only limited absences in rehearsals will be accommodated as our rehearsal process is short and our cast is relatively small. These must be recorded on your audition form to allow us to prepare rehearsal schedules productively. Please discuss any concerns with us when you book your audition. 2. BOOK YOUR AUDITION We’re running a ‘book your own audition’ system for this show, so you are able to book your own time slot for this show. Please visit www.phoenixensemble.com.au and click the AUDITION tab at the top. This will take you to the interface to book your own slow.
If you have any issues please email: [email protected] and we will gladly help you through the process. 3. CHECK IMPORTANT DATES, TIMES & VENUES
Ensemble Call Private Auditions Callbacks Saturday, 24th October Saturday, 24th October Sunday, 25th October Stage 1 9am - 10am OR 10.30am - 8pm THEN 7.30pm onwards The Tin Shed The Tin Shed The Tin Shed Beenleigh Showgrounds Beenleigh Showgrounds Beenleigh Showgrounds
REHEARSALS, commencing Sunday 1st November Mondays & Wednesdays 7 - 10pm, Sundays 1pm - 6pm Stage 2 Last reheasal before Christmas will be Monday December 21st. First rehearsal back after Christmas will be Sunday, January 3rd. Please note: Charlie Bucket will be required at nearly every single rehearsal.
PERFORMANCES FEBRUARY FRIDAY 5 // 7.30PM SATURDAY 6 // 7.30PM FRIDAY 12 // 7.30PM Stage 3 SATURDAY 13 // 7.30PM FRIDAY 19 // 7.30PM SATURDAY 20 // 7.30PM FRIDAY 26 // 7.30PM SATURDAY 27 // 2.00PM AND 7.30PM
BUMP OUT Stage 4 SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28 // 9am
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Please complete this form IN FULL and present it, to the Audition co-ordinator when you arrive at the ‘Tin Shed’. Please staple your performance history and colour 10x15cm headshot to this form. If under 18 years old, form must be signed by guardian.
Personal Information (this will not be passed to any third parties - it is for our use only)
Name:
Address: Postcode:
Mobile: Email Address:
I acknowledge that, if I am cast in this show, I will be photographed and filmed as part of the promotional aspects of the production. I give consent for my image & voice to be used in all Phoenix Ensemble media and release all copyright to Phoenix Ensemble.
Signature: Date:
Your vocal range: DOB: Height:
Your dance styles:
AUDITIONING FOR (please tick) for I am willing to be cast in another role. MR WONKA MRS GLOOP BEAUREGARD YES NO I am willing to be cast in the ensemble. CHARLIE AUGUSTUS VIOLET YES NO GRANDPA JOE MR. SALT MRS TEAVEE If you do not receive an offer would you like to be includ- ed behind the scenes, e.g. props, crew, etc? MRS BUCKET VERUCA MIKE YES NO
ENSEMBLE DANCER
Phoenix Ensemble understands that unexpected commitments may arise during the production and will make every effort to accommodate them but the company expects a high level of commitment from all cast members. Please list all dates you are unavailable:
Phoenix Ensemble Use Only
Casting Offer:
Final Casting Communicated via: phone email
Notes: PERFORMANCE HISTORY Please list your most most recent performances. Alternatively please attach your most up-to-date performance CV.
Name: Mobile #:
PERFORMANCE HISTORY (beginning with most recent please)
Production Role Theatre Company / Year
RELEVANT TRAINING VOICE / MUSIC (LIST ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YOU PLAY IF YOU CAN!)
DANCE (LIST STYLES AND ABILITY, I.E. BEGINNER / INT. / ADVANCED)
OTHER SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE - JUGGLING, MIME, ACCENTS, ETC.