Performances: 11/6/26-11/22/26 Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm Sat and Sun at 2pm (Monday, 11/16 at 7:30pm - industry night) *Possible Extension December 3-5th
Rehearsals begin the week of September 6th: Monday/Tues/Thurs nights and Sat or Sun afternoons Tech Week begins Thursday Oct. 29th *Creative Team will try to be mindful of releasing younger actors earlier on school nights. *Cast off on Halloween
GUIDELINES
Video submissions due on Tuesday, May 19th at 11:59pm. Please prepare: -a short one minute song in the style of the show. -a short one minute monologue.
-Videos are due by Tuesday, May 19th
-Returning Adult and Teen actors from our last Matilda should submit a quick video saying hi, unless they want to show us something new.
*Some Kids/Teens (and adults portraying teens) may be invited to attend a dance call on Wednesday, May 27th and/or Thursday, May 28th at 6pm at our Studio Side Building. *Some actors may also be asked to stay and read and sing from the script. Adult Actors may be asked to attend callbacks on the evening of the 27th and 28th of May.
-Seeking children age 9 and up -Seeking Teens age 15-25 -Seeking Adults- of all ages
Other Info All actors are given a stipend on top of equal share in actor tips.
Stipends are payable via direct deposit in two installments. One at the halfway point and one at the conclusion of the performances.
OTHER INFORMATION
Character Breakdowns: Adults: *Casting all roles except Agatha Trunchbull.
Miss Honey Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. She's stronger than she thinks.
Gender: Female Presenting Age: 25 to 50 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male Presenting Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: Female Presenting Age: 35 to 55 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
The Acrobat/Teen Student
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. *Must be able to portray both a 22 year old and a teen. *Must be an excellent dancer and silk aerialist.
Gender: Female Presenting Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4
Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3 Age: 18-30
The Classroom Children 9-13: Seeking extraordinary actors and great dancers. Amanda Nigel Eric (The smallest one!) Alice Hortensia Tommy Child Swing Matilda Cover
The 0ther Teens: *Must be excellent dancers Teen/Cook/Henchman 1 Teen/Henchman 2 (Library Girl/Naughty Back up) Teen/Henchman 3 (Library Girl/Naughty Back Up) Teen/Possible Child Cover/Phelps Swing Teen/Adult Swing