Description:

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life! The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka 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: 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. 

Dates / Times:

  • Friday, Oct 17th @ 6:30pm
  • Saturday, Oct 18th @ 1:30pm
  • Saturday, Oct 18th @ 6:30pm
  • Sunday, Oct 19th @ 1:30pm
  • Sunday, Oct 19th @ 6:30pm
Tickets go on sale Monday September 15, 2025 at 4:55pm

Ticket Prices:


The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen:

2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060


Show Notes:

Auditions & Callbacks
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23114

Auditions & Callbacks
Students ages 8-11 are encouraged to sign up for audition slots that take place earlier in the audition night (slots before 7PM), and students ages 12-18 are encouraged to sign up for audition slots that take place later in the audition night (slots after 7PM). Siblings are welcome to audition in the same time slot if more convenient.

Students registered for a fall CWorks class for students ages 8-18 are eligible to audition. To learn more, visit cworkstheater.org/auditions.
  • Auditions: Monday, August 25th, 4:30-10PM
  • Callbacks: Tuesday, August 26, 4:30-10PM, Thursday, August 28, 4:30AM-10PM (we will plan to dismiss younger kids earlier) 
  • Cast List Posted: Sunday, August 31st, 5PM 
If audition slots are full, email jacob@cworkstheater.org to be added to a waitlist.

Rehearsals
Friday & Saturday Rehearsals:
North Run Baptist Church 
2100 Lydell Dr
Richmond, VA 23228

Monday Rehearsals:
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Dr
Midlothian, VA 23114

Students are only permitted to miss up to two days of the rehearsal schedule listed below. If you will miss portions or all of three or more days of this rehearsal schedule, you will not be able to audition for the show. Not all cast will be called to every rehearsal, but we do our best to build rehearsal calls around student conflicts. A detailed rehearsal schedule with specific cast calls will be given out at the first parent meeting.

WEEK 1
Friday, September 5th, 5-9PM (1st Parent Meeting 7:30-9PM & Production Fee Due)
Saturday, September 6th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, September 8th, 7:15-9PM (Please note: Monday rehearsals will be at Kingsway Community Church

WEEK 2
Friday, September 12th, 5-9PM
Saturday, September 13th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, September 15th, 7:15-9PM (Please note: Monday rehearsals will be at Kingsway Community Church

WEEK 3
Friday, September 19th, 5-9PM
Saturday, September 20th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, September 22nd, 7:15-9:00PM (Please note: Monday rehearsals will be at Kingsway Community Church

WEEK 4
Friday, September 26th, 5-9PM
Saturday, September 27th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, September 29th, 7:15-9:00PM (Please note: Monday rehearsals will be at Kingsway Community Church

WEEK 5
Friday, October 3rd, 5-9PM
Saturday, October 4th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, October 6th, 7:15-9:00PM (Please note: Monday rehearsals will be at Kingsway Community Church

WEEK 6
Friday, October 10th, 5-9PM
Saturday, October 11th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, October 12th, 7:15-9:00PM (Please note: Monday rehearsals will be at Kingsway Community Church)

Costume fittings and headshots will be scheduled at a later date. 
 
Tech Week & Performances 
(No absences allowed - students will have to get out of school early on Friday)
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Monday, October 13th, 9AM - Move-in (cast not called)
Monday, October 13th, 5-9PM
Tuesday, October 14th, 5-9PM
Wednesday, October 15th, 5-9PM 
Thursday, October 16th, 5-9PM
Friday, October 17th, 11AM Call, 1PM IDR, 6:30PM Performance
Saturday, October 18th, 12PM Call, 1:30 & 6:30 Performances
Sunday, October 19th, 12PM Call, 1:30 & 6:30 Performances, followed by closing ceremonies & strike


Characters:

Willy Wonka

Candy Man

Phineous Trout

A reporter covering the Golden Ticket story

Charlie Bucket

Mrs. Bucket

Mr. Bucket

Grandpa Joe

Grandparents

Augustus Gloop

Mrs. Gloop

Veruca Salt

Mr. Salt

Mike Teavee

Ms. Teavee

Violet Beauregarde

Mrs. Beauregarde

Ensemble

Kids; Cooks; Squirrels; Oompa-Loompas