Singing Audition for "Matilda" The Musical
The company is holding auditions for "Matilda" the musical, and looking for performers, please see the details below. 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: Please prepare 1 to 2 minute monologue. Singing portion will consist of preparing a 16 Bar or 30 second song done acapella or you can bring audio accompaniment to play with your song. Songs will be held to 16 bars/30 seconds only. Cold reading will be done from the script after monologue/song portion of the auditions. Please plan to be there the entirety of the audition unless otherwise released.
16 roles
Headmistress of Crunchem Hall, the tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Can be portrayed by a Male in female clothing/makeup/hair. Trunchbull is a cruel and sadistic person, but not a brute or brash - rather, sly and conniving, cunning and slinky. Above all, must be a strong actor with a good sense of physicality and characterization. Once a famous athlete, now described as a “gigantic Holy terror”.
Adored by every child in her care. Matilda's kindhearted teacher. Sweet, honest, caring, and intelligent, Miss Honey is timid but willing to become brave and stand up to bullies in order to protect her students.
Dealer in second hand cars, a crook. Wormwood is Matilda's uncaring father and doting father of Michael. He is best described as - A slimy, greedy used-car salesman, unintentionally hilarious.
Mother of Michael and Matilda, self-absorbed and negligent, who is obsessed with amateur ballroom dancing.
Encouraging local librarian who is Matilda’s confidant. No solos or Dance features.
Mrs. Wormwood’s dance partner.
Matilda’s older brother. He is a deadpan comedic character, with various lines and “bits” throughout the show.
Doctor at the hospital when Matilda is born.
Male figure in Matilda’s stories.
Female figure in Matilda’s stories.
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