Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Auditions are open for all students ages 7-18

Production Fee: $350.00
PAYMENT METHODS: Parent/Guardian are given the option to either pay the lump sum cost of whichever show(s) they choose upfront, or they may choose to do a monthly payment plan during the rehearsal period up to performance of said production(s). We will begin invoicing parents/guardians at the beginning of production period(s). For any additional questions feel free to ask during our production parent meetings and/or email info@toptheatrics.org.

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AUDITION PREPARATION

NOTE: Auditions can be submitted VIRTUALLY or IN PERSON

In Person Auditions
AUDITION DATE: January 25th from 4PM – 8:30PM (Show up on time for the time slot you signed up for, you are not needed for the whole audition timeframe.)
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT HERE FOR IN PERSON: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory AUDITION SLOTS CLICK HERE
AUDITION LOCATION: great gig Dance company – 4200 Wade Green Rd NW #128, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1. Prepare a 1-2 minute cut of a song in the style of the show(s) you’re auditioning for.
2. SLATE! When entering the audition room and are ready please state your first and last name, followed by your age, and what song you will be performing and what show it’s from.
3. You will be responsible for providing your own track/accompaniment (USB Drive, Youtube Link, Google Drive File, any MP3 File)
4. NO acapella may be done.

Virtual Auditions
Deadline to Submit: January 25th 8:30pm
1. Prepare a 1-2 minute cut of a song in the style of the show(s) you’re auditioning for.
2. SLATE! At the beginning of your video please state your first and last name, followed by your age, and what song you will be performing and what show it’s from.
3. You will be responsible for providing your own track/accompaniment for the audition video.
4. NO acapella may be done.
5. Email your audition video, with a resume and headshot if possible to info@toptheatrics.org

CALLBACK PREPARATION – CALLBACK IS MANDATORY IN PERSON
CALLBACK DATE: February 1st from 5pm to 9:30pm
CALLBACK LOCATION: great gig Dance company – 4200 Wade Green Rd NW #128, Kennesaw, GA 30144
We highly suggest you take the time to study the show(s) you’re called back for so you’re prepared!
Dress appropriately for the dance callback.
Be prepared to sing amongst other students and alone.
Cold reads will be included at the end of callbacks.
NOTE: Your professionalism and behavior will be recorded throughout this audition process. Refer to our Policy and Procedures page for our Behavior Policy.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Rehearsal Information:
First Day of Rehearsal: February 8th from 6pm to 9:30pm
Rehearsal Location: great gig Dance company – 4200 Wade Green Rd NW #128, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Rehearsal Days: Saturdays from 5pm to 9:30pm, and select Sundays from 4pm – 7pm. (Select Sundays would include March 23rd, March 30th, April 6th, and April 13th)

Student Tech Days: April 21-23 (Conflicts are unacceptable on these dates)
All tech times are from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Performance Dates: April 24-26, 2025 (Conflicts are unacceptable on these dates)

Venue Name: The Art Place in Marietta
Venue Location: 3330 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Audition Form

This form must be filled out in order to participate in auditions.

Student Full Name *

Student Preferred Nickname

Student Age *

Student Birth Date *

Student Email Address

Student Phone Number

Is there a particular role you're interested in? If any, please type ANY. *

How did you hear about these auditions? *

Parent/Guardian Full Name *

Parent Email Address *

Parent Phone Number *

Top Hat Theatrics shows are built upon the volunteer efforts of its staff and parents. We would love to have you, the parent, involved in our production(s). Please select one of the options for which Parent committee you would prefer to be involved in. *

What role(s) does the student desire? If any, please type ANY *

Is the student willing to accept any role? *

Dance Training - Please select all that apply. *

How many years of private vocal training have you had? *

What vocal part do you sing? *

Do you sing in your school choir? *

Please list any previous shows you have been in including the company you performed with and year of performance. If this is your first time performing, please type NONE. *

Parents please type your first and last name below to show proof that you and your child have read, understood, and acknowledged the information provided to you on this sign up form and on https://toptheatrics.org/general-production-policies-and-procedures/. *