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Singing Audition for "Matilda "The Musical

Spring, TX, United States
ID: 274840Exp: 1/16/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for Roald Dahl’s "Matilda "The Musical, and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, 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: PERFORMANCES: March 28-30, 2025 March 28 at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (School Day Shows) and 7 p.m. March 29 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. March 30 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. REHEARSALS: Jan. 24-March 22 (no rehearsals during Spring Break, March 14-15) Rehearsals take place every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. TECH WEEK: March 24-March 27, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (No conflicts allowed for Tech Week or Shows) Please apply if interested.

28 roles

Matilda WormwoodFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

A young girl who is incredibly brave, intelligent, creative, and humble. She is a book lover and has a strong moral code advocating justice, fairness and truth. She longs to be loved, wanted and cherished, a desire that is NOT fulfilled by her family nor the headmistress of the school that she attends. She is not necessarily very “girly” in the typical sense. British accent preferred.

Miss Agatha TrunchbullFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

She is a bully in every sense of the word. This role is typically played by a male. She is both violent and cruel. She is the headmistress of the school. British accent preferred

Miss HoneyFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

She is kind, loving, motherly and meek. She struggles with finding her strength but does find it. She is Matilda’s teacher. British accent preferred.

Mr. Wormwood:Male18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

A crooked used-car salesmen who is selfish. He is cruel and demeaning to his daughter, Matilda, bluntly expressing his disdain for her. British accent preferred.

Mrs. WormwoodFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s negligent mother. She is pre-occupied with her own selfish ambitions. She is obnoxious, over the top and loud! British accent preferred.

Michael Wormwood:Male18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Not so bright brother to Matilda. Needs good deadpan comedy. If you don’t like memorizing lots of lines, this is going to be your character of choice!

Mrs. PhelpsFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The ecstatic, sympathetic librarian that Matilda shares her “story” with. She recognizes Matilda’s love for books and is invested in the creation of her stories.

The EscapologistMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The Christ-like figure who avenges his daughter. He is a circus performer who is in love with the Acrobat and longs to have a child. British accent preferred.

The AcrobatFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The circus performer who is in love with the Escapologist and longs to have a child. She is a good mover. British accent preferred.

RudolphoMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Wormwood’s fabulous salsa and ballroom dance partner. Extremely flamboyant and over the top. Must be a comedic character actor with strong comedic timing and a flair for physical comedy. Strong Dancer with Ballroom Dancing ability. Italian accent preferred

LavendarFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s classmate and best friend. She is a little “kooky”, brave and clever, as evidenced when she puts the newt in Miss Trunchbull’s water jug. British accent preferred. British accent preferred.

Bruce BogtrotterMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

A student at Matilda’s school. He is also the object of Miss Trunchbull’s cruelty, being forced to eat an entire cake. British accent preferred.

Amanda ThrippFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

A young girl who comes to school wearing pigtails. She is thrown over the fence by her pigtails by the threatening Miss Trunchbull. British accent preferred.

NigelMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Matilda’s classmates. To help him out of a jam, Matilda makes up a story about him suffering from narcolepsy. British accent preferred.

HortensiaFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

TommyMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

EricMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

AliceFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

DoctorMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. He values life. British accent preferred.

NurseBoth genders18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Assists in the delivery of Mrs. Wormwood’s baby. British accent preferred.

Children’s EntertainerMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

A party entertainer at the start of the show. If you can make balloon Animals or any “Clown Tricks” this is a plus.

The CookMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Does not wash hands, dirty, gruesome.

SergeiMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Russian Mafia Boss who is physically intimidating, with an accomplished Russian accent.

Henchman 1, 2, and 3Male18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Russian accent Ensemble

Mums & Dads of little miraclesBoth genders18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Doctors & nurses at the hospitalBoth genders18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Dance competition judgesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Dance CompetitorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

At the Biannual International Amateur Salsa & Ballroom Dancing Competition (in Paris)