Casting Call for "How I Became a Pirate & Matilda the Musical"
Casting actors for "How I Became a Pirate and Matilda the Musical" Please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: "How I Became a Pirate" Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map! (Based on the beloved Children’s Storybook) Production Dates: June 2, 3, 4 & 9, 10, 11 Requirements: Actors will need to sing but there are no specific vocal requirements. "MATILDA THE MUSICAL" Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Production Dates: July 14, 15, 16 & 21, 22, 23 Additional info: Prepare and sing 16-32 bars of any song. Have sheet music clearly marked for the accompanist. (a cappella is permitted) If interested, please apply to request your appointment time. Video Submissions: For those unable to make an appointment time you may submit a video audition by 5:00 pm Saturday, February 17. Please include your name and contact information along with the video.
22 roles
The Pirate Captain – a man of girth with a “braided beard” on his chin "How I Became a Pirate"
Slight build with wire-rim eyeglasses – philosophical – intellectual – who gets blamed for everything that goes wrong "How I Became a Pirate"
Foreboding – scowling grin – wears a patch on eye – but yet – he’s a “sensitive guy” "How I Became a Pirate"
Talks with a French accent – the ship’s cook – enjoys fine French cuisine "How I Became a Pirate"
He wears a stuffed Parrot on his shoulder – “he’s only a stuffed, plush Parrot but we don’t have the heart to tell ‘im ‘ees not real” "How I Became a Pirate"
A typical Pirate First Mate "How I Became a Pirate"
A typical Pirate Second Mate – with a tendency to “bark” "How I Became a Pirate"
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Male in female clothing/makeup/hair, or female. A cruel and sadistic person, but not a brute or brash – rather, sly and conniving, cunning and sneaky. Above all, must be a strong actor with a good sense of physicality and characterization. Strong singer and dancer preferred. "Matilda" the Musical
Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. Soft-spoken and kind. She befriends Matilda. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Must be a lovely, strong singer and a strong enough actor to make the role truly compelling. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3 "Matilda" the Musical
Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman, unintentionally hilarious. Must be a VERY strong actor and comedian; improv and dance skills preferred. Must also be a relatively strong singer. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3 "Matilda" the Musical
Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Must be a VERY strong comedic/character actress, dancer, and singer able to carry off a sizable comedic role. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 "Matilda" the Musical
The kind Librarian who takes a liking to Matilda. Strong actress (could be non-singing role) "Matilda" the Musical
These performers will also double as various adult speaking and singing roles throughout the show. Strong singers, actors and dancers needed ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
The doctor who delivers Matilda. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: C3. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
A character in Matilda’s story. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: C3. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
A character in Matilda’s story. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D4 ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
Mrs. Wormwood’s dancing partner. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D#3. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
Mrs. Wormwood and Rudolpho’s dancing competition. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
The judge at Mrs. Wormwood and Rudolpho’s dancing tournament. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
The cook at Miss Trunchbull’s school. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
A Russian mob boss whom Mr. Wormwood rips off. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
Sergei’s Russian associates who threaten the Wormwoods. ENSEMBLE "Matilda" the Musical
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