Auditions for Matilda – New Dates

Matilda auditions will be held Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 8pm and Saturday, March 12 from 9am until noon

Below is a breakdown of needed characters and further information:

Comments and suggestions from Director Jessica Kropp:

  • “I always encourage someone who is auditioning for a musical to research the musical and listen to the soundtrack. It will help you know exactly what the directors are looking for in their cast members.
  • People auditioning will get a page with some lines (called a side) that they can look at for a little while and then read with expression.
  • One of the choreography directors will teach a short dance routine. Time will be given to practice several times and then present with 4 other people together. 
  • Please be prepared to sing a song. It is encouraged that children trying out present a song with some sass!
  • The musical director may ask people to come to the piano and have them match pitches and find out their range.
  • There is also a form to fill out to get your information. Depending on how many people are there at the same time, it should take about 30 minutes. Any of those elements could happen in any order. 
  • It is important to see each person’s acting, dancing, and singing skills

LIST OF CHARACTERS.

Matilda Wormwood

An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

Gender: Female

Age: 6 to 10

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.

Gender: Any

Age: 35 to 55

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Miss Honey

Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 40

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

Gender: Male

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Mrs. Wormwood

Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.

Gender: Female

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Michael Wormwood

Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.

Gender: Male

Age: 10 to 15

Bruce

Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.

Gender: Male

Age: 7 to 14

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Lavender

Matilda’s classmate and friend.

Gender: Female

Age: 7 to 10

Mrs. Phelps

A nice librarian. 

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 45

The Escapologist

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C3

The Acrobat

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D4

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. 

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D#3

Doctor

Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. 

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Children’s Entertainer

A party entertainer at the start of the show.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Ensemble

Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.

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