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Child Auditions for Musical Production "Matilda Jr."

King City, CA, United States
ID: 571508Exp: 8/21/2024
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Child auditions are open for the musical production "Matilda Jr.". Please see the details below. About the project: Rebellion is high in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for 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! Additional info: Prepare a 1 minute song, Bluetooth speaker is provided. Wear comfortable clothes for dancing and close-toed shoes. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

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27 roles

Matilda WormwoodFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Cast a fantastic singer and great actress in this role who can embody both Matilda’s cleverness and her kindness. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

AmandaFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Cast a good singer and mover in this role. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4

HortensiaFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos, and Hortensia has a few lines. These roles are great for good singers and movers who may be newer to the stage. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4

TommyMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos. These roles are great for good singers and movers who may be newer to the stage. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

NigelMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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 cast a strong actor and singer in this great supporting role. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Mrs. WormwoodFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Cast a great actress who can portray Mrs. Wormwood’s nastiness but also play up her ridiculousness and lean into the comedy.

Mrs. PhelpsFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

AcrobatFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A product of Matilda’s imagination. Cast an actor in this featured role that can give their all! Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4

Agatha TrunchbullFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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

SergeiMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

EricMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A student at school with Matilda. He has the very first solo line of the entire show, so make sure to cast a good singer in this role. He also has some featured moments as one of Matilda’s schoolmates, so it’s helpful if Eric is also an expressive actor. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

BruceMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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 cast 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 – just cast an actor who can portray Bruce’s journey throughout the show. Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: C3

AliceFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos. These roles are great for good singers and movers who may be newer to the stage. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4

LavenderFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Cast an actress in this role who can portray Lavender’s likability and friendliness. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Mr. WormwoodMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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 cast 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.

MichaelMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

EscapologistMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: F3 Vocal range bottom: E3

Miss HoneyFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. Cast 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

RudolphoMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

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

RussiansMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Little KidsBoth genders9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Big KidsBoth genders9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

KidsBoth genders9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

MumsFemale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

DadsMale9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

The CookBoth genders9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

The MechanicBoth genders9-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.