NAPPANEE - Open call auditions for current high school students for the musical stage version of "Willy Wonka" will be Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Joseph Stein Stage of The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres on U.S. 6.
The Round Barn Theatre will premier the musical stage version of the Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated movie, which originated with the Roald Dahl 1971 book. Johnny Depp recreated the role of the quirky candy maker in 2005 in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Two public main stage performances are presently scheduled in 2008 for May 10 and 11 at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively. Regina Warren will direct the production, and Scott Saegesser will serve as choreographer and costumer.
The Joseph Stein Young Actors Studio of the Round Barn Theatre also will present one-act versions of "Willy Wonka" for Amish Acres Theatre for Young Audiences program to be performed May 14-15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Additional information about Amish Acres and the Round Barn Theatre can be found at www.AmishAcres.com
Anyone interested in auditioning should bring 16 bars of music to sing and be prepared to read a scene on stage. Call 800-800-4942, Ext. 244, with any questions.
