"Matilda" The Musical Needs Cast
Open auditions for "Matilda" the musical. Seeking performers. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Matilda: The Musical tells the story of a bright and rebellious young girl with special abilities. Matilda’s parents, the Wormwoods, have no time for her and treat her as a nuisance. At school, things are no better despite the care and support of her teacher, the lovely Miss Honey. Matilda has to contend with the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull who rules the school with cruelty and fear. Matilda fights against the injustices at home and at school, eventually deciding the grown-ups should be taught a lesson and in the process discovers her supernatural powers. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda: The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Rate: All roles are volunteer. Please apply to confirm an audition appointment.
11 roles
Matilda’s cruel father. A sleazy, scheming used car salesman who loves his television. Baritone: D3 to A4
Matilda’s mother. Obsessed with her amateur ballroom dancing partner and her looks. She thinks little of Matilda’s unique abilities. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice. Mezzo Soprano: A3 to F5
The bullying headmistress of Matilda’s school, who uses her former discipline as an Olympic shot-put champion to terrorize her “maggot” students. Baritone: A2 to G4
Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile. She is adored by every child under her care. Mezzo Soprano: F3 to D5
Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading.
A character in the story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Baritone: C3 to E4
Beloved wife of the Escapologist in Matilda’s story. Alto, Mezzo Soprano: D4 to A4
Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. Not quite Italian. Tenor: D#3 to A4
Mrs. Wormwood’s obstetrician when she goes into labor with Matilda. Tenor, Alto: C3 to A4
A Russian Mafia Boss who is physically intimidating, with an accomplished Russian dialect. Baritone.
A party entertainer at the start of the show. Alto, Tenor: F#3 to Eb4
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