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Bucyrus Little Theatre's
production of
Willy Wonka Jr.
August 7-10, 2025
Directed By
Cindy Light
Words & Music By
Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted For The Stage By
Leslie Bricusse & Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory By Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Auditions
9:30 a.m.- noon on Saturday, April 26
3-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27
Possible callbacks 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 30
Those auditioning will be asked to sing and dance a few steps to an excerpt of “Candy Man,” which will be taught on the day of auditions. Auditioners will then read lines from the script. Please wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for dancing.
Bring a schedule of all planned summer activities.
Rehearsals will begin May 3.
Performance dates are August 7-10
About The Show
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale.
Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy.
Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.