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.