Seeking Kids & Teens for "Matilda the Musical"

An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. Likable and charismatic, not annoying or pretentious. Honest and unassuming, but with a prankster streak and a strong sense of justice. Emotionally demanding role. Danceability: Strong dancing skills are preferred, but not required. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. (In the musical version, Trunchbull is traditionally played by a male identifying actor in female clothing/makeup/hair, but the role is open to males and females.) Strong actor with a good sense of physicality and characterization. Dance ability: physical comedy a plus, strong mover Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. Sweet, honest, caring, compelling., Miss Honey is timid but willing to become brave and stand up to bullies in order to protect her students. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman, unintentionally hilarious. Must be a very strong actor and comedian. Danceability: Improv and quirky dance skills. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. She thinks little of Matilda’s unique abilities. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice. Must be a very strong comedic/character actress. Dance ability: strong and comedic. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Role calls for deadpan comedy and the ability to create character with much stage time and few words. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Essential vocal ability for “Revolting Children”. Must be a very strong actor and singer with monologues, scenes, and solos. Dance Ability: Strong Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Matilda's classmate and best friend. Lavender is squeaky and super-adorable, and what she lacks in intelligence she makes up for in enthusiasm and friendliness. Must be a very strong actor and singer with monologues, featured scenes, and solos throughout. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Lines, solos and featured dancers in several choreography-heavy numbers. Must also have strong acting skills. Dance Ability: Strong

Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading.

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4

Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3

Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3

A party entertainer at the start of the show. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: F#3

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