Boys and Girls Sought for "Matilda The Musical Jr."

The hero of the show. She’s brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind, despite growing up in difficult circumstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

A student at school with Matilda. He has the very first solo line of the entire show, so he must be a good singer. He also has some featured moments as one of Matilda’s schoolmates, so it’s helpful if Eric is also an expressive actor. Dance skills are a plus. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

A student at school with Matilda. She has a few solos and lines, but her most featured moment is when Trunchbull throws her through the air using her pigtails. Looking for a strong singer and dancer for this role. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4

One of Matilda’s schoolmates. He has the bad luck to get caught after eating Trunchbull’s cake. Bruce goes through quite a transformation throughout the show and has some important solos, so he needs to be an excellent singer and actor. Keep in mind that just because Bruce eats the cake, it doesn’t mean he has to be physically larger than the other children – we just need an actor who can portray Bruce’s journey throughout the show. Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Alice and Hortensia are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos, and Hortensia has a few lines. Must be strong dancers. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Tommy is a classmate of Matilda who sings a few solos. Must be a strong dancer. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

One of the kids at school with Matilda. She is kind and bright (though not as brilliant as Matilda) and quickly decides that Matilda is her best friend. Looking for an actor who can portray Lavender’s likability and friendliness. Must be a strong dancer. Vocal range top: D Vocal range bottom: C4

One of the kids at school with Matilda. He is enthusiastic, sweet, and always in a bit of a panic. Nigel has a few solos and some great featured moments in the show, so looking for a strong actor and singer in this great supporting role. Dance skills are helpful. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Matilda’s father. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny, so we are looking for a fantastic character actor in this role who can really land the comedy and isn’t afraid to play an unlikeable character. It’s helpful if Mr. Wormwood reads as older onstage and makes a dynamic pair with Mrs. Wormwood.

Matilda’s mother. Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves to read. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day. Looking for a great actress who can portray Mrs. Wormwood’s nastiness but also play up her ridiculousness and lean into the comedy.

Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his father’s eye. This is a hilarious supporting role for a younger actor with comedic timing, as Michael’s contributions to the scene usually function as deadpan one-liners.

The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matilda’s stories. This is a great featured role for a stronger actress who reads as older than Matilda onstage. Will double with ensemble.

A character of Matilda’s creation. Everything this character does is grand and exaggerated – he’s performing for the cheap seats! Cast a solid actor and mover in this fun featured role. Will double with ensemble. Vocal range top: F3 Vocal range bottom: E3

A product of Matilda’s imagination. Looking for those who can do tricks and give their all! Will double with ensemble. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4

A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. She must be an excellent actress and singer who can portray Miss Honey’s sweetness and her strength. It’s helpful if the actress reads as older than the kids from onstage. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The quintessential terrifying tyrant. As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments. The Trunchbull can be played by a male or female (though the character is female). It’s helpful if Trunchbull is physically larger than the actors playing children. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Mrs. Wormwood’s self-obsessed dance teacher. This is a hilarious featured role for a comedic performer who moves well. Doubles with ensemble.

A customer swindled by Mr. Wormwood. Though he shows up looking for payback, Matilda has had quite enough of revenge, and Sergei lets the Wormwoods escape. This is a great featured role for an actor who can embody Sergei’s intimidating presence. Doubles as ensemble.

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