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"Matilda" The Musical Needs Young Experienced Performers

Morristown, NJ, United States
ID: 215628Exp: 2/8/2023
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Seeking young performers to fill the roles in musical "Matilda". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Additional info: Callbacks: Sunday, February 12th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 13th 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Performance dates: Friday, June 2nd at 7:30pm Saturday, June 3rd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday, June 4th at 2:00pm For more info please see the attachments.

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13 roles

Miss Agatha TrunchbullBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Miss HoneyFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Mr. WormwoodMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Mrs. WormwoodFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Mrs. PhelpsFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A nice librarian.

The EscapologistMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3

The AcrobatFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4

RudolphoMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3

DoctorMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Children’s EntertainerMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A party entertainer at the start of the show. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: F#3

CookBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3Male18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ParentsBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.