"Matilda" The Musical Needs Performers

Princeton Junction, NJ, United States

ID: 232110Exp: 6/24/2023

Description:

Auditions for Roald Dahl's "Matilda" the musical. In search of cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: 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 school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and 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 to punish 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! Additional info: Show dates: Oct. 6-15. Please see the audition packet attached.

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16 roles

Miss Agatha TrunchbullBoth genders35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

A tyrannical headmistress who despises children.May be played by a man or a woman. Note: The vocal range is written for a tenor.

Miss HoneyFemale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. Soprano.

Mr. WormwoodMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Mrs. WormwoodFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Mezzo/Soprano - Must have a strong high belt. *Uninhibited, but not necessarily technically strong, dancing skills required.

Mrs. PhelpsFemale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A kind librarian.

The EscapologistMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

The AcrobatFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Alto. *Looking for a performer who is trained in aerial silks.

RudolphoMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Tenor. *Strong partnering skills preferred.

DoctorBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Tenor/Alto.

Children’s EntertainerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/Alto.

Big KidsBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ParentsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

HenchmenMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.