"Matilda" The Musical Casting Actors

The tyrannical headmistress at Crunchem Hall Primary School who despises children. Miss Honey's aunt. Once a famous athlete, she is described as a "gigantic Holy terror", a "fierce tyrannical monster" who "marches like a storm trooper with long arms swinging" with an "aura of menace". Strong Character actor with an imposing presence. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile - yet possesses the rare gift of being adored by every small child under her care. She should have a curious warmth that is almost tangible. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Strong Character actor with a strong Over the top personality. He is not a Nice person, but not in an angry way, he is sort of an ignorant clown type. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. She is obsessed with her dancing partner, Rudolpho, and her looks. Like her husband she thinks very little of Matilda’s unique abilities and often berates her. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice – must have strong comedy. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

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

Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading. She has an inner peace. No Solo Singing Required for this role.

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

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

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Should be genuinely fit and athletic. Must be a comedic character actor with strong comedic timing and a flair for physical comedy. Strong Dancer with Ballroom Dancing ability. Also needs a dramatic Cockney Accent Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3

Russian Mafia Boss who is physically intimidating, with an accomplished Russian accent. Will be asked to do a Russian Accent if auditioning for this specific role.

(will also be a Big Kid in the Ensemble). A party entertainer at the start of the show. If you can make balloon Animals or any “Clown Tricks” this is a plus. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: F#3

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