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ROALD DAHL’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

Registration for auditions now open at link below!

  • WHO: Ages 8-18. All skill levels welcome!

    WHEN: Friday November 6, 5pm-8pm

                                         or

                 Saturday, November 7, 4pm-7pm

    **You only need to attend one audition date, which you will choose on registration form. Expect to stay the entire 3 hours.

    WHERE: Cain Center for the Arts / 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius

    WHAT TO PREPARE:

    • Please come prepared with piano sheet music to perform 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella please.

    • There will be a dance portion of the audition taught by the Choreographer, so please come dressed to move. You will learn it together and then perform in small groups for the Directors.

    • Actors may be asked to read a scene as well. These scenes will be emailed to all auditionees and parent/guardians no later than Monday, November 2nd.

      Registration is required for auditions. Please review the following production details and register at the link below. If you are unable to attend either audition date, but still wish to be considered, complete the registration form and we will contact you with an alternative solution.

    • This production will be Directed by DCP Director of Education, Katie Mullis, with Musical Direction by David Barnaba, and Choreography by Jenna Tyrell.

    • Rehearsals and performances will take place at the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.

    • Rehearsals will begin on November 30th with performances running January 28 - February 6, 2027

    • Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays Morning/Afternoon. Tentative rehearsal and performance schedule will be found on registration form.

    • Please note that there are tentative school performances on the following days:

      • Thursday January 28th, both 10am and noon

      • Friday January 29th, both 10am and noon

      • Thursday February 4th, both 10am and noon

      • Friday February 5th, both 10am and noon

    • If a young actor has specific accessibility needs, please let us know how we can best accommodate them. 

    • If you’re new to auditioning, WELCOME! Always feel free to reach out with questions about what to expect. 

    • If you have any other questions about auditions or performances, contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org

  • 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.

  • ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Youth performers ages 8-18 are encouraged to audition.

    Willy Wonka
    Willy Wonka is a mysterious and playful figure who leads the most famous chocolate factory in the world. Ready to pass the candy-making baton to someone new, Wonka is quirky, imaginative, and deeply believes in the power of chocolate. This is a standout role with strong personality, comedic timing, and stage presence.

    Charlie Bucket
    Charlie Bucket is a kind-hearted child from a poor family who absolutely loves Wonka candy. Charlie is sincere, hopeful, and open-hearted, with a positive attitude despite humble circumstances. His excitement helps inspire Willy Wonka’s contest, making him the emotional center of the story.

    Grandpa Joe
    Grandpa Joe is Charlie’s dreamer of a grandfather. He admires Willy Wonka and helps Charlie see the wonder and magic behind the factory. Warm, encouraging, and optimistic, Grandpa Joe brings heart and energy to the show.

    Mrs. Bucket
    Mrs. Bucket works hard to care for the whole family. She supports Charlie and wants the best for him, even when life feels uncertain. This role brings warmth, realism, and emotional grounding to the story.

    Grandma Josephine
    Grandma Josephine is one of Charlie’s grandparents and helps round out the loving but struggling Bucket family.

    Grandma Georgina
    Grandma Georgina is one of Charlie’s grandparents and is part of the close-knit family that supports Charlie.

    Grandpa George
    Grandpa George is one of Charlie’s grandparents and adds to the warmth and humor of the Bucket household.

    Town and Media Characters:

    Mrs. Green
    Mrs. Green is a carnival-barker-style vegetable seller who trades her cart of “pre-owned vegetables” for Wonka candy when the town becomes obsessed with chocolate. This is a fun character role with comic energy.

    Jerry Jubilee
    Jerry Jubilee is a news anchor closely following the golden ticket story. This role helps drive the public excitement surrounding the contest and works well for a confident student performer.

    Cherry Sundae
    Cherry Sundae is a news anchor reporting alongside Jerry Jubilee. Like Jerry, Cherry is eager to cover every development in the golden ticket frenzy.

    Golden Ticket Winners and Families:

    Augustus Gloop
    Augustus Gloop is the regional bratwurst-eating champion. Always focused on food, Augustus is larger than life and brings broad comedy to the stage.

    Mrs. Gloop
    Mrs. Gloop takes food just as seriously as Augustus does. She adores her son and refuses to see any fault in his behavior, even when everyone else clearly can.

    Veruca Salt
    Veruca Salt is spoiled, demanding, and completely used to getting her own way. She is loud, dramatic, and makes a strong comedic role for a performer who enjoys bold character work.

    Mr. Salt
    Mr. Salt is Veruca’s wealthy father. He is used to buying solutions to every problem and gives Veruca nearly anything she wants, as long as she stays happy.

    Violet Beauregarde
    Violet Beauregarde has built her whole identity around chewing gum and refuses to let anyone stop her. She is confident, competitive, and full of attitude.

    Mr. Beauregarde
    Mr. Beauregarde fully supports Violet’s gum-chewing fame and cares about her gum career just as much as she does. This role pairs well with Violet’s strong personality.

    Mike Teavee
    Mike Teavee is obsessed with screens, media, and technology. Whether he is watching television, using the internet, or creating content of his own, Mike is constantly plugged in and not especially polite because of it.

    Mrs. Teavee
    Mrs. Teavee loves Mike very much and tends to let him do whatever he wants. This role offers a fun contrast to Mike’s over-the-top screen obsession.

    Ensemble Roles:

    The ensemble includes the crowd, reporters, squirrels, and Oompa Loompas. Ensemble performers are invaluable to this production and help bring the town, the chocolate factory, and the show’s comic energy to life!

  • ***REGISTER NOW***

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LES MISÉRABLES

A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer

PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS NOW OPEN!

  • DCP is thrilled to announce Principal Character auditions for our summer 2027 production of LES MISÉRABLES at the majestic Duke Family Performance Hall! These Principal roles are open to all non-equity performers ages 18+. The artistic team who brought you last year’s EVITA is returning to breathe new life into one of the most popular musicals of all time. With Direction by Steve Kaliski, Music Direction by Matthew Primm, and Choreography by Tod A. Kubo, LES MISÉRABLES will run June 16 – July 3, 2027. 

    This first round of auditions will be by Video Submission, for Principal Characters only. All performers in the LKN area and broader Charlotte region who are available for regular commute are encouraged to audition.

    Auditions for Ensemble/Dance (ages 16+) and Youth (ages 9-12) will be announced in January 2027. 

    HOW TO SUBMIT

    To submit an audition for these Principal roles, please prepare a video of vocal selections from the following. You may use the track provided via the links and the vocal score for reference HERE.

    THINGS TO NOTE:

    • Videos can be uploaded through the submission form link located below.

    • Videos must be submitted at the link below by November 1st.

    • Total video not to exceed 3 minutes.

    • When submitting video, please have a digital copy of headshot and resume accessible for upload as well.

    • Based on videos, those being considered for casting will be invited for an in-person callback the evening of Sunday November 22nd. (If you are unavailable for this callback date, please note availability on your submission form.)

    • All auditionees will be notified of their callback status via email by November 7th.

    • Principals are tentatively scheduled to rehearse various weeknights and weekends beginning mid-April 2027, and performances are June 16 - July 3, 2027. We know it's a long way out, but any info would be helpful. If you can't begin that early (i.e. away at college, etc...), let us know on the submission form

    • Rehearsals will be held at the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius and performances will be at the Duke Family Performance Hall, located at Davidson College.

    • Casting non-equity only. No housing available.

    • As with all DCP Main Stage productions, actors cast will have an opportunity to apply for DCP’s Actor Support Fund, which is a stipend created to offset the cost of travel, child care, and other costs incurred by attending rehearsals.

    • If you have trouble accessing submission form or uploading any materials, please contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org 

  • Les Misérables contains mature themes and material including poverty, exploitation, sexual situations and sexual violence, physical violence, suicide, and death. Performers may participate in staged violence or combat, use or handle prop firearms and other weapons, portray death or dying, or participate in scenes involving intimate or sensitive physical contact.

    DCP will engage professionals in both intimacy coordination and fight choreography for this production. Moments involving intimacy, violence, or other sensitive physical contact will be carefully choreographed and rehearsed with clear boundaries. 

    Some roles involve sensitive material beyond what a performer might reasonably anticipate from the general production information above. Where applicable, this is noted in the character breakdown so performers can make informed decisions about the roles for which they would like to be considered.

  • This round of video auditions is specifically for the Principal Roles. All other auditions, both Ensemble (16+) and Youth (9-12), will be announced in early 2027.

    All principal roles are available to performers of ages 18 and older. Actors are encouraged to audition for any role which they feel they can vocally and physically embody.

    IMPORTANT: We encourage fresh, personal, and distinct approaches to these classic characters. Do not merely imitate past performances; instead, treat your approach as if you are debuting this role.


    PRINCIPAL ROLES AVAILABLE:

    JEAN VALJEAN (He/Him) 

    Age Range: 30 to 50

    Vocal range: Tenor/high baritone; G#2 - B4 

    A man who has survived nineteen years of imprisonment and hard labor, Valjean begins the story hardened by injustice and distrustful of the world around him. An unexpected act of mercy challenges everything he believes and begins a lifelong journey toward compassion, responsibility, and redemption.

    JAVERT (He/Him)

    Age Range: 30-50

    Vocal Range: Baritone; F2 - G4

    A police inspector whose unwavering belief in law and order has become the foundation of his identity. Javert is not a conventional villain: he sincerely believes that justice is absolute and that people cannot escape what they have made themselves. Note: Depiction of suicide.

    FANTINE (She/Her)

    Age Range: 20-35

    Vocal Range: Mezzo-soprano; F3 - Eb5

    A working-class mother fiercely committed to providing for her young daughter, Cosette. As circumstance strips away her security and choices, Fantine fights desperately to survive and protect her child. Note: Involves staged sexual violence and physical violence.

    THÉNARDIER (He/Him)

    Age Range: 35-60

    Vocal Range: Baritone/character voice; C2 - G4

    An innkeeper, opportunist, thief, and survivor with an extraordinary ability to benefit from nearly any situation. Thénardier is genuinely funny—but he is also dangerous, selfish, and shameless. 

    MADAME THÉNARDIER (She/Her)

    Age Range: 35-60 

    Vocal Range: Mezzo/belt/character voice; G#3 - D5

    Thénardier's formidable wife and equal partner in running their inn and exploiting nearly everyone who passes through it. Blunt, shrewd, unsentimental, and fiercely capable. 

    COSETTE (She/Her)

    Age Range: 18-25

    Vocal Range: Lyric soprano; Bb3 - C6

    Valjean's adopted daughter, raised with love after a traumatic childhood. Cosette is compassionate, intelligent, hopeful, and discovering adulthood and romantic love for the first time. 

    ÉPONINE (She/Her)

    Age Range: 18-25

    Vocal Range: Mezzo/belt; F3 - E5 (belts to C#)

    The Thénardiers' daughter, now surviving largely on her own in the streets of Paris. Street-smart, resilient, funny, perceptive, and deeply in love with Marius. 

    MARIUS (He/Him)

    Age Range: 18-25

    Vocal Range: Tenor/high baritone; A2 - Ab4

    A young student caught between political conviction, friendship, and unexpected love. Marius is earnest, impulsive, romantic, and still discovering the person he wants to become. 

    ENJOLRAS (He/Him)

    Age Range: 20-35

    Vocal Range: Tenor/high baritone; A2 - G#4

    The passionate leader of a group of students committed to revolutionary change. Intelligent, disciplined, charismatic, and utterly devoted to the cause.

  • Click here to submit!

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DCP is a place where you in the audience can also have the chance to be on stage. Acting with DCP is largely volunteer-based, though financial assistance and actor stipends may be available depending on the show’s needs.

About Auditioning

DCP encourages everyone to audition for a show regardless of your acting experience. We want you to feel comfortable at auditions, and we strive to make this a rewarding experience for everyone.

In order to provide you with the best audition experience possible, we have compiled a few helpful hints and bits of information about the audition and rehearsal process.

  • Read over the audition notice thoroughly. The audition information will provide details about character description, audition requirements, and general information about the rehearsal schedule.

    Read the script and/or research the play. For non-musicals, directors generally ask for cold readings from sides, which are scene selections from the script, so familiarity with the script is certainly beneficial.

    If you are auditioning for a musical, you will be asked to perform a song of your choice as well as participating in a group dance audition. You will need to provide sheet music for the accompanist at the audition. Choose a song that showcases your voice. Read the audition notice carefully to see if there is a particular style of song requested by the director. DCP offers musical theatre audition workshops, which are a great way to prepare for auditions!

    Update your resume and headshot. Your resume should include your theatre and/or performance experience, if any. If you have special skills or training that is relevant to theatre, please list on the resume. Your headshot does not need to be professional; however, it is suggested that it be a recent photograph.

    Pre-register for the audition if instructed to do so.

  • Depending on the director, auditions may be run by appointment or as large group blocks.

    For a non-musical, you will be asked to do cold readings with others who are auditioning.

    For musicals, you will be asked to perform your musical selection and then learn and present a dance sequence. The director may ask you to do a cold reading as well.

    If you are auditioning for a Connie Company production, you may be asked to participate in theatre games and improvisations.

  • Some directors will schedule a “callback,” or second round of auditions. You will be notified by phone or email if you have been invited to a callback.  Being called back does not mean you are cast in the production and likewise NOT being called back doesn’t mean that you are NOT cast in the production.

    Casting the show is the responsibility of the director and, in the case of a musical, the music director.

    Casting offers will be made by phone or email. After the cast is confirmed, the cast list will be posted publicly. DCP will send out notices to those who are not cast via email.

  • Rehearsal schedules are variable, and we try to alternate schedules to provide accessible options to folks with all sorts of work and personal commitments. In general, plays rehearse 6 weeks and musicals 8-10 weeks. The director and stage manager will provide a rehearsal schedule ASAP following casting.

    Actors are expected to disclose all conflicts prior to casting. No conflicts will be honored during tech week or performance weeks.

  • For both professional and amateur actors, the results of an audition are largely out of your control. Directors must balance countless factors before defining a cast, and the strength of your audition is only one element.

    So, do your best, have fun, and if you aren’t cast, don’t be discouraged. Come back next time!

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. DCP encourages anyone who is interested to audition and we are always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to our stage. Except as specifically required by the playwright for certain roles, DCP provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.