Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical

Title sponsor:

Full-Fill Industries

Performance Dates TBA

Directed by Bailey Thompson
Music Directed by Tyler Thompson Choreographed by Preston Dildine

Ticket Information: $23 in advance or $25 at the door
$7 student – online or at door

Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl
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The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

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!

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  www.MTIshows.com

Audition Information

  • Who: Ages 8+. Kids, teens and adults who have a passion for theater, want to try something new. Flexible and accommodating scheduling, fun and welcoming environment.
  • The adult ensemble will be a low commitment option.
  • When: September 18 & 19, 5-9pm CT. Callbacks (if needed) will be September 20th, 6-8pm CT. (All actors needed for callbacks will be notified ahead of time.)
  • Where: DLO’s Backstage in downtown Danville
  • Be prepared to sing 60-90 seconds of a musical theatre song that shows your personality and range. Please bring a YouTube/karaoke track, Bluetooth speaker will be provided.
    – There will be a dance portion in small groups for those auditioning for the kids/teen ensembles and Mrs. Wormwood.
    – Be prepared to read scenes from the show with fellow auditionees and/or the audition panel.
    **Dance Audition videos available August 26th**
    – ALL children auditioning as well as individuals auditioning for Mrs. Wormwood will need to learn the dance and perform it during auditions.
  • Make sure to bring comfortable shoes and clothes to dance in!

Instructional walk-through

Full speed run-through

Characters

  • Matilda Wormwood: An imaginative little girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

    Age: Child
    Vocal range: A3-D5

  • Miss Agatha Trunchbull: The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
    Gender: Any
    Age: 30s to 50s
    Vocal range: A2-G4

  • Miss Honey: Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
    Age: 20s to 40s
    Vocal range: F3-D5

  • Mr. Wormwood: Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
    Age: 30s to 40s
    Vocal range: D3-A4

  • Mrs. Wormwood: Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
    Age: 30s to 40s
    Vocal range: A3-F5

  • Michael Wormwood: Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
    Age: child or teen

  • Bruce: Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
    Age: child or young teen
    Vocal range: C4-E5

  • Lavender: Matilda’s classmate and friend.
    Age: child

  • Mrs. Phelps: A nice librarian.
    Age: 20s to 40s

  • The Escapologist: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
    Gender: Male
    Age: Teen to Adult
    Vocal range: C3-E4

  • The Acrobat: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
    Gender: Female
    Age: Teen to Adult
    Vocal range: D4-A4

  • Rudolpho: Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
    Gender: Male
    Age: Teen to Adult
    Vocal range: D#3-A4

  • Doctor: Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
    Gender: Male
    Age: Adult
    Vocal range: C3-A4

  • Children’s Entertainer: A party entertainer at the start of the show.
    Age: Teen to Adult
    Vocal range: F#3-Eb4

  • Ensemble: Cook, Henchmen, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.