Charlie & The Chocolate Factory The Musical

2005 Non-Musical Film Version on DVD

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Sheet Music (Vocal Selections

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory 1971 Film Version

A Guide for Using Charlie & the Chocolate Factory in the Classroom

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Play)

Based on the novel "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl.

Mr. Willy Wonka (30 - 45)

The eccentric owner of the Wonka chocolate factory, the most renowned candy maker in the world and an endless combination of opposing parts. He is both charming and insensitive.

Charlie Bucket (8 - 11)

Charlie is unassuming and respectful toward everyone in his life. Even though he has every reason to complain, he never does.

Grandpa Joe (60+)

Charlie’s paternal grandfather, best friend & confidant. He is extremely imaginative and fun loving, kind, and sensible. He realizes a return of his childish energy when Charlie finds the golden ticket.

Augustus Gloop (8 - 11)

A fat boy who loves nothing but eating. Augustus is rude and insubordinate in his never-ending quest to fill his own face.

Veruca Salt (8 - 11)

A spoiled brat. Veruca demands anything she wants and throws tantrums until her parents meet her demands. She is mean and completely self-involved

Violet Beauregarde (8 - 11)

An avid gum chewer. Violet’s attempt to beat a gum-chewing record completely consumes her.

Mike Teavee (8 - 11)

A boy who cares only for television. Mike is slightly more complex than the other bad children in that he is smart enough to realize when Mr. Wonka is lying to him.

The Oompa-Loompas

Mr. Wonka’s diminutive work force who perform all of the work in the Wonka chocolate factory. They enjoy dancing, and singing songs about what happens to bad children.

Mr. Bucket (35 - 45)

Charlie’s hard-working father. Mr. Bucket works tirelessly to provide for his family. In spite of his efforts, Mr. Bucket barely earns enough money for his family to survive.

Mrs. Bucket (30 - 40)

Charlie’s mother. Mrs. Bucket worries constantly about her son. She is extremely giving in her efforts to take care of the four invalided grandparents with whom she lives.

Grandma Josephine (60+)

Charlie’s paternal grandmother. Like her fellow grandparents, spends all her time in bed. She loves Charlie and is quick to judge others.

Grandpa George (60+)

Charlie’s maternal grandfather. Pessimistic and terse, but does not seem as judgmental as the grandmothers and clearly loves Charlie.

Grandma Georgina (60+)

Charlie’s maternal grandmother, the mirror image of Grandma Josephine. She too is very quick to judge others.

Mrs. Gloop

Mrs. Gloop is proud of her son’s appetite and thinks it better that he eat than be a nuisance.

Mr. Salt

Mr. Salt is at his daughter’s beck and call. Whenever she screams and cries he gives in to her every demand.

Mrs. Beauregarde

Mrs. Beauregardes is weak and ineffectual. She lets her daughter talk back to her and ignores her insults.

Mr. Teavee

Mr. Teavee is a “hands-off” parent. He allows the television to parent the son.

Other roles: TV / News Reporters – Towns people and children etc.

• Candy Man (Willy Wonka)
• Charlie's Paper Run
• Lucky Charlie
• (I've Got A) Golden Ticket (Grandpa Joe & Charlie)
• Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka)
• Oompa Loompa
• Wondrous Boat Ride
• Everlasting Gobstoppers / Oompa Loompa
• Bubble Machine
• I Want It Now (Veruca)
• Oompa Loompa - Veruca
• Wonkamobile, Wonkavision/Oompa Loompa
• Ooma Loompa - Agustus
• Cheer Up, Charlie