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August 25, 2026 - January 24, 2027

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr.

Location:
Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603

Details

The JStage Production of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY JR

For actors ages 7-17. All skill levels are welcome, and all registered participants will be cast in the production!
 
Book by 
DAVID GREIG

Music by
MARK SHAIMAN

Lyrics by 
SCOTT WITTMAN
MARK SHAIMAN
 
Based on the novel by 
ROALD DAHL
 
Songs from the Motion Picture by
LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
 
JStage’s fall 2026 youth musical is your golden ticket to an exciting world of pure imagination! Based on the hit 2013 West End musical (and the subsequent 2017 Broadway production) this reimagined version of Roald Dahl’s beloved story features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (HAIRSPRAY), as well as additional songs from the classic 1971 motion picture WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The junior version has been adapted specifically for young actors.

Golden Ticket Cast 
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
 
REHEARSALS:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 6:30 P.M.

PERFORMANCES:
January 23 and 24, 2027
 
Pure Imagination Cast
AUDITIONS: Sunday, August 30, 2026
 
REHEARSALS:
Sundays, 12:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M.

PERFORMANCES:
January 16 and 17, 2027
 
JCC Members: $750
Public: $850
 
Please review all registration paperwork prior to registering for this production.
 
Download Registration Paperwork
 
 
We will assign individual vocal/acting audition appointments following the group dance call on the audition day in the order in which completed paperwork is received. Please email all completed paperwork, (audition form, conflict calendar, parent volunteer form, emergency form, cast code of conduct, guardian code of conduct, and FAQ document) to [email protected]
 
Priority registration for JCC members and current JStage participants opens Sunday, May 3. Public registration opens Monday, May 4. 
 
50% of tuition fees will be nonrefundable upon registration. No refunds will be given as of the audition day.
 
Please be sure to register using a guardian's primary email address. Do not register using your child's email address. Email will be our primary method of communication throughout this production.
 
 

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Ticket TypePriceInventoryQuantity
Pure Imagination Cast: JCC Members - $750.00 2
Pure Imagination Cast: Public - $850.00 2