Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Character Breakdown

Please note that the pronouns listed next to the character are those used in the script. We are looking to cast actors of all identities for all roles.

• CHARLIE BUCKET (he/him) Vocal Range = G3 – F5
  Charlie is a sweet, mild-natured child with a creative and curious mind. Even though he has every reason to complain, he never does. Charlie is exactly the kind of child Mr. Wonka wants.
• WILLY WONKA (he/him) Vocal Range = A2 – G4
  The eccentric owner of the Wonka chocolate factory. Wonka is an endless combination of opposing parts; sometimes kind and other times biting and cold. Wonka is from another time but still has boundless energy even though he can no longer relate to the new generation.
• GRANDPA JOE (he/him) Vocal Range = G#2 – G4
  Charlie’s paternal grandfather. He is extremely imaginative and fun loving. He has new found energy with hi grandson, Charlie. He is kind and sensible and Charlie’s best friend and confidant.
• MR. SALT (he/him) Vocal Range = Ab2 – Ab4
  Mr. Salt is an intimidating figure who lives only for his sweet little child, Veruca. Mr. Salt is at his daughter’s beck and call and will use all his power and resources to make her happy.
• VERUCA SALT (she/her) Vocal Range = Ab4 – Db5
  A prima ballerina with a diva attitude to match. Veruca believes she deserves anything she asks for and throws huge tantrums until she gets what she wants. She has always been spoiled by her father.
• MRS. GLOOP (she/her) Vocal Range = Bb3 – D5
  Mrs. Gloop is strong-willed and indulgent of her son’s overeating. Mrs. Gloop is proud of her son’s appetite and thinks it better that he eat than be a nuisance.
• AUGUSTUS GLOOP (he/him) Vocal Range = Bb3 – G5
  A young boy who is larger than life in more ways than one. His only desire is to eat as much as possible even if it comes at the expense of making positive relationships with others.
• MR. BEAUREGARDE (he/him) Vocal Range = F3 – G4
  Violet’s father who lives vicariously through the success of his little girl. He is the ultimate hype man, finding any opportunity to grow her brand and create viral content.
• VIOLET BEAUREGARDE (she/her) Vocal Range = C4 – F5
  An avid gum chewer and social media influencer. Violet’s attempt to beat a gum-chewing record completely consumes her. Social media fame has gone to her head and makes her believe she is owed attention and praise at all times.
• MIKE TEAVEE (he/him) Vocal Range = G3 – Bb4
  A boy who cares only for television, online gaming, and basically living in the virtual world. He is smart, maybe even a young genius, but also rude and has no concept of respecting his elders or authority.
• MRS. TEAVEE (she/her) Vocal Range = G3 – Eb5
  Mrs. Teavee allows television and computers to parent her son while she spends her time lost in a bygone era. On the outside, she appears meek and a pushover for Mike, but as we get to know her better, we see how spunky and independent she is.
• GRANDMA JOSEPHINE (she/her) Vocal Range = C4 – D5
  Charlie’s paternal grandmother. Grandma Josephine, like her fellow grandparents, spends all her time in bed. She loves Charlie and is quick to judge others.
• GRANDMA GEORGINA (she/her) Vocal Range = Ab3 – E5
  Charlie’s maternal grandmother. She is the mirror image of Grandma Josephine. She too is very quick to judge others.
• GRANDPA GEORGE (he/him) Vocal Range = F2 – E4
  Charlie’s maternal grandfather. Grandpa George is pessimistic and terse. He does not seem as judgmental as the grandmothers and clearly loves Charlie.
• MRS. BUCKET (she/her) Vocal Range = G3 – E5
  Charlie’s selfless mother. Mrs. Bucket worries constantly about her son. She is extremely giving in her efforts to take care of the four invalided grandparents with whom she lives. She works multiple jobs but still has time to check in on her son and family to make sure they have everything they need.
• MR. BUCKET (he/him)

Ensemble:

• OOMPA LOOMPAS
  Workers at Wonka’s factory
• JERRY
  A local news anchor in love with field reporter, Cherry
• CHERRY
  A local field reporter in love with local new anchor, Jerry
• GUM CHOMPIN’ DIVAS
• REPORTERS
• CROWD