Auditions for Musical "Matilda"
Looking for talent for "Matilda The Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: CONTRACT LOA: $715 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025 rate Additional info: Please prepare a song cut in the style of the musical. Bring your headshot and resume. Commute via Metro-North (tickets provided to cast). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Rehearsals begin: June 16 Performances: July 10–24 Rehearsal schedule: Tuesday–Sunday based on call Performance schedule: 4 performances per week If interested, please apply.
9 role s
The tyrannical, larger-than-life headmistress, traditionally played by a male but flexible depending on production vision. Requires commanding physical presence, bold character work, strong belt (A2–G4), and fearless comic commitment. Must balance menace with heightened theatricality.
A gentle, kind-hearted teacher with emotional vulnerability and inner resilience. Requires warm lyrical soprano (F3–D5), sincere acting depth, and grounded stillness; “My House” is the emotional centerpiece. Light movement ability required.
Matilda’s brash and dishonest used-car salesman father with big physical comedy and fast-paced delivery. Vocal range C3–A4; strong comedic timing and character singing required. Energetic mover with vaudeville-style flair.
A flamboyant, image-obsessed amateur ballroom dancer who prioritizes dance and appearance over parenting. Requires strong belt (A3–F5) and confident ballroom/Latin dance ability. Bold comedic instincts and heightened physicality essential.
Warm and grounded librarian who frames Matilda’s storytelling sequences. Strong character with clear diction and gentle presence. Serves as emotional bridge between fantasy and reality.
Mrs. Wormwood’s flamboyant dance partner with strong Latin/ballroom technique and comedic presence. Vocal range D3–A4; featured in “Loud.” Must be athletic, charismatic, and comfortable with stylized character work.
Ensemble High lyric baritone. The headlining Escape Artist in the circus; a showman and loving parental figure in Matilda’s imagination. Good physical storyteller. Requires movement ability and emotional sincerity. Aerial skills a plus.
Ensemble A graceful, lyrical character within Matilda’s fantasy world; strong mover with expressive acting skills. Requires physical storytelling and emotional warmth. Aerial skills a plus.
Adult ensemble members portray parents, students, ballroom competitors, school staff, doctors, and fantasy characters. Strong triple-threat performers with excellent ensemble singing and movement skills are required.
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