910 Washington St
P.O. Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
Karen Rohrer, Executive Director
Winter 2025 HOME Stage MUSICAL
PERFORMANCES
SATURDAY, Feb. 22 - 2 pm & 4:30 pm
SUNDAY, Feb. 23 - 2 pm & 4:30 pm
LOCATION:
Treehouse Theater HOME STAGE
910 Washington St, Manitowoc
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this adaptation of 1971 film. This scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
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Running time: 30 minutes
PRODUCTION CREDITS​
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Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and
Timothy A. McDonald​​
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
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Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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TICKETS - $9 ~ CAST FAMILIES only
Limited seating for ages 4+, no infants please
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Each cast family is limited to SIX tickets until all families have completed their initial purchase
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HOME STAGE MUSICALS are a great way for students, ages 6-14, to explore the performing arts over SIX WEEKS
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CONSIDER AUDITIONING FOR THIS MUSICAL if you/your child (ages 6-14):
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loves to sing, dance, and perform for others
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has a genuine interest in checking out music theater
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wants to gain more confidence with performing on stage
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wants to learn LIFE SKILLS (listening, structure, responsibility, and working as a team)
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
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AUDITION TIME SLOTS
Jan. 9: 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm
Jan. 11: 9:30-10:30 am or 11 am-noon
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REHEARSAL TIME FRAMES
Jan. 16 - Feb. 18
T/Th 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:00 am
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DRESS REHEARSALS
Feb. 19 & 20
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PERFORMANCES
Feb. 22 & 23
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Opens Dec. 1, 2024
AUDITIONS
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for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 6-14
up to 35 students will be cast
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All students should REHEARSE AND MEMORIZE specific measures within a show SONG ~ instructions and the music tracks will be attached to your Audition confirmation email. SONG #1 is for all ages while SONG #2 is more challenging and recommended for those interested in being considered for solo/speaking role.
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If interested in being considered for a speaking/solo role, students should also REHEARSE AND MEMORIZE specific lines within two show SIDES #1 & #2 (short scenes) ~ more specifics will be attached to your Audition confirmation email.
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PRODUCTION STAFF
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PRODUCER - Elizabeth Schoepp
DIRECTOR - Ginger Van Ells
MUSIC DIRECTOR -
CHOREOGRAPHER -
STAGE MANAGER -
COSTUMES -
MAKE UP DESIGN -
HAIR DESIGN -
SET DECOR -
LIGHTING DESIGN - Lori Hebel
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PARTICIPATION FEE
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$250/student due NO LATER THAN Jan. 30
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
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Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is Jan. 25
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Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt (used as base costume), script, online access to the music files and post-show video
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Tickets to performances are NOT included and limit of six per family until all cast families have completed their first purchase
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1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
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2 -- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
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3 -- CHECK (made payable to Treehouse Theater) and mailed to PO Box 1722, Manitowoc, WI 54221
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Please do not pay until your child is confirmed as a cast member
SONG LIST
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Golden Age of Chocolate
The Candy Man
I've Got A Golden Ticket
Pure Imagination
Oompa Loompa 1
Oompa Loompa 2
Burping Song
I Want It Now
Oompa Loompa 3
Oompa Loompa 4
Finale
ROLES
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Willy Wonka
Charlie Bucket
Mrs. Bucket
Mr. Bucket
Grandma Josephine
Grandma Georgina
Grandpa George
Grandpa Joe
Candy Man
Phineous Trout
Augustus Gloop
Mrs. Gloop
Veruca Salt
Mr. Salt
Violet Beauregarde
Mrs. Beauregarde
Mike Teavee
Ms. Teavee
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Ensemble roles include: Oompa Loompas, Candy Man kids, Wonka assistants, Squirrels
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