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Singing Audition for "Matilda the Musical!"

Wheaton, IL, United States
ID: 268982Exp: 9/22/2024
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The company is holding auditions for "Matilda the Musical!" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Matilda the Musical is the delightful, high-energy tale of a very young girl with a very sharp mind, who uses her vivid imagination, cleverness and magical powers to triumph over some extremely difficult adults and change her destiny. Adapted from the beloved Roald Dahl novel, this is an inspirational, uplifting show for youngsters of all ages, filled with laughs, heart and an enchanting score featuring “My House”, “When I Grow Up”, “Naughty” and “Revolting Children.” Additional info: Key Dates: Cast Read Through: Sunday September 29th at 6pm. Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons, Monday–Thursday Evenings Tech Week: November 17th–21st, 2024 Show Run: November 22nd through December 15th, with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. There will be NO performance on Thursday November 28th, Thanksgiving Day Audition Requirements: Sing 32 bars (or one verse and chorus, about 1-2 minutes maximum) of a musical theatre song of your choice that best showcases your voice. No a cappella auditions or karaoke tracks will be allowed. Please bring clearly printed sheet music to your audition. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as honest and specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period). No dance will be done at the initial auditions. There may be cold readings from the script. Callback Requirements: Complete a dance audition, taught by the director/choreographer. Please note that the dance audition will only be for those called back. You may be asked to read provided selections from the script. You may be asked to sing provided selections from the score. Please apply if interested.

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11 roles

Miss Agatha TrunchbullFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Miss Agatha Trunchbull The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Miss HoneyFemale25-40 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. WormwoodMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Mrs. WormwoodFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Mrs. PhelpsFemale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A nice librarian.

The EscapologistMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

The AcrobatFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

RudolphoMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

DoctorMale18-56 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 EntertainerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Cook, Parents, Various Henchmen