Register for PPP's MainStage Fall Show—Willy Wonka!
About the Show
Join us for Roald Dahl’s magical, timeless story of the enigmatic candy man, Willy Wonka, and his quest to find an heir for his world-famous chocolate factory. To find his successor, Wonka stages a contest, placing Golden Tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars, and whomever finds the tickets will win a tour of the wondrous factory and a lifetime supply of candy.
MainStage Auditions and Registration
Everyone who auditions will be cast. By registering, you agree to attend all rehearsals, work days and performances. Your conflicts with any of these—including late arrival and leaving early—disrrupts everyone. It may result in casting changes. No reheasals may be missed after October 21, 2023. Understand these requirements before committing to the show.
FAMILY PARTICIPATION
There are three requirements for family volunteer work—All three must be fullfilled:
- PRE-SHOW VOLUNTEERING Aug 26–Nov 4:
Families are required to support the production with 15 hours of volunteer work. 10 additional hours are required for each additional child. - TECH WEEK Nov 5–9, 2023:
Every family needs to log in 10 Tech Week hours. - RUN-OF-SHOW:
Every family is required to work 4 of the 7 shows—backstage or front-of-house. Participation in Strike is required following the final performance.
Note: In lieu of the rehearsal work requirement, we accept a limited number of production donations to offset the productions costs and to hire artists for special projects as needed. Please email volunteer–[email protected] if you would like to request this buy-out of the pre-show volunteer hours requirement.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, Nov 10 at 7pm
Actors called approx 5–10pm
Saturday, Nov 11 at 2pm
Actors called approx noon–5pm
Sunday, Nov 12 at 2pm—TalkBack after the show
Actors called approx noon–5:30pm
Thursday, Nov 16 at 10am
Actors called approx 8:30–12:30pm. Actors will miss some school time.
Friday, Nov 17 at 7pm
Actors called approx 5–10pm
Saturday, Nov 18 at 2pm—Cast Party after
Actors called approx noon–5pm
Sunday, Nov 19 at 2pm—STRIKE immediately following
Actors called approx noon–7:30pm. An adult family member must participate from 4–7:30 for Strike.
AUDITIONS/FIRST REHEARSAL
This is a NEW PROCESS—PLEASE READ:
FIRST ALL-CAST REHEARSAL Saturday, Aug 26, 10am–1pm:
Meet and greet, learn/review the audition process, and do your dance audition.
DANCE AUDITION:
You do not need to prepare anything. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes (closed-toed sneakers or jazz shoes, if you have them). Bring your own water bottle labeled with your name.
VOCAL/MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS:
You will select a time slot Saturday afternoon or Sunday, Aug 26–27. Links to sign up will be included in your confirmation email.
CALLBACKS:
If needed, callbacks will be held Monday, Aug 28–Wednesday, Aug 30, in the evening.
NEXT FULL-CAST REHEARSAL will be Saturday, Sept 9.
NEW FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT AND AUDITION WORKSHOPS
We’ll hold a new family information session on Tuesday, August 22 at 6pm, for actors and their families. Please come and learn about the audition and rehearsal process.
Additionally, there will be two optional Audition Workshops on August 23. For all levels and ages. Workshop 1 is 6–6:45pm; Workshop 2 is 6:45–7:30pm. These are optional, and you only need to attend one of them. Bring your monologue with you if you have one chosen.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
In general, rehearsals will be:
- Fridays 6–9pm
- Saturdays 10am–5pm
- Sundays 1–6pm
Each cast member’s call times will depend on their role, but will fall within these times.
TECH WEEK
Call times estimated to be:
- Sunday, Nov 5 from 11am–6pm
- Monday, Nov 6 from 5–10pm
- Tuesday, Nov 7 from 5–10-pm
- Wednesday, Nov 8 from 5–10pm
- Thursday, Nov 9 from 5–10pm
Tech Week: No missing rehearsal, arriving late or leaving rehearsal early.
COMMUNITY WORKDAYS
There are three Community Workdays currently scheduled:
- Sunday, Sept 24
- Saturday, Oct 14
- Saturday, Oct 28
These Workdays are scheduled during rehearsal hours. An adult from each family must attend two of the three days, at a minimum. This is the easiest way to fulfill your 15 hours of required volunteer hours.
NITTY GRITTY DAY is Saturday, Nov 4. We will continue with Move In Day to move into the theater on Sunday, Nov 5. An adult from each family must attend Nitty Gritty Day and Move In Day.
REFUND POLICY
Refund requested by August 13, 2023: 100% refund less $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after auditions. Contact us if you need to withdraw between August 14–25.
QUESTIONS?
First time auditioning, or new to community theater? We’re happy to answer your questions. Reach out to [email protected].