Save the Date for Willy Wonka Auditions

The Children, Youth and Camping department of the JCC is preparing for auditions for this spring's presentation of Willy Wonka. Auditions are set for Monday, Feb. 4 and Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

"Every child who auditions will be given a part," said Rachel Fox, director of the Children, Youth and Camping department. "This will be a great opportunity for kids who are interested in theater to learn more about acting."

Every part in the play, said Fox, is important. "The Oompa-Loompas have their own songs and scenes, so they're just as important as Charlie and the other members of the cast," she said.

Students in the 2nd through 12th grades are invited to audition for placement in the show. "However, being in the show is a time commitment, so we're hoping that parents will understand that their child will need to be at the rehearsal, as well as the performances," said Fox.

Rehearsals will begin Feb. 13, and be held every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., and Monday and Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., through April 9. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m.; and Sunday, April 13, at 1 and 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the JCC website at www.columbusjcc.org, or contact Rachel Fox at (614) 559-6253 or rfox@columbusjcc.org.