SUMMER 2025

Director: Jorie Davis
Choreographer: Stephanie Sliker
Music Director: Kathy Chick
Production Assistant: Ellie Roeth

This production is open to ages 10-19.
All students enrolled will receive a role.

Tuition: $495
(Families using ESA funds need to use their ESA debit card, and upon request, we can send you a detailed receipt.)

Auditions and select rehearsals will be held at
DanceUp Performing Arts
1235 S Gilbert Rd # 13, Mesa, AZ 85204

Most rehearsals will be held at
Boulder Mountain Community Church
9390 E McLellan Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207

Dress rehearsals and shows will be held at
Vida Church
319 N. 64th St. Mesa, AZ 85205

To participate, students and parents must read and be in agreement of our policies.

Ages 10-19

ABOUT THE SHOW-

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination."

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.

Auditions

Auditions will be held May 29th from 5:00 to 9:00PM. All registered participants will receive a role in the show. Auditions are used to determine specific roles.

Audition materials will be uploaded to the production Google Drive. Once registered, you will be sent an invite with access.

Come ready for movement and bring lots of water.

Production Schedule

Virtual Cast/Parent Meeting- **Link to be sent out.

May 27th (6:00PM)

Rehearsals **Not all actors will be needed for every rehearsal.

June 3rd, 5th, 10th 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th (1:00-5:00PM)
July 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th (1:00-5:00PM)

Dress Rehearsals

July 27th, 28th, 29th (5:00-9:30PM)

Actor Rest Day:

July 30th

Performances

July 31st, 7:00PM (Actor Call Time 5:00PM)
August 1st, 7:00PM (Actor Call Time 5:00PM)
August 2nd, 7:00PM (Actor Call Time 5:00PM)