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Kid Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Matilda" The Musical

Newton, NC, United States
ID: 572135Exp: 9/8/2024
Description:

Kid performers needed for theater auditions for "Matilda" the Musical. Please review the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Show Dates: November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, & December 1, 2024 Potential Callbacks – Wednesday, September 11 @ 7:00 PM In the singing portion of the audition, the Music Director would like to hear you sing from the show. It is RECOMMENDED that you sing from the show for the character you are most interested in playing. While it is not required, this will give the team the best view of the character you want to play. Specific measure numbers and copies of the songs will be provided at a later time, but the Music Director would like you to be familiar with the entirety of the song for the audition, just in case. If you are not singing from the show, please bring sheet music in the correct key (16-32 bars) for the song you want to sing. Characters and songs are listed below: Matilda – “Quiet” Miss Honey – “My House” Miss Trunchbull – “The Smell of Rebellion” Mrs. Wormwood – “Loud” Mr. Wormwood – “Telly” Adult Roles (Mrs. Phelps / Escapologist / Acrobat / Rudolpho / Doctor/Ensemble / Etc.) – “Miracle” Bruce – “Revolting Children” Lavender / Michael Wormwood / Child Ensemble – “School Song” For the dance portion of the audition, please dress comfortably and be prepared to move. This includes all children and adults auditioning. If you are auditioning for or are interested in playing the role of Rudolpho, please be prepared to learn a short ballroom combination. For the reading portion of the audition, actors may be asked to read scenes from the script. All auditionees may not be asked to read from the script. This does not mean that you will not be part of the show. If you are interested please apply.

18 roles

Matilda WormwoodFemale6-10 y.o.All ethnicities

An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Vocal range top: D5 / Vocal range bottom: A3

Miss Agatha TrunchbullFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Vocal range top: G4 / Vocal range bottom: A2

Miss HoneyFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range top: D5 / Vocal range bottom: F3

Mr. WormwoodMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Vocal range top: A4 / Vocal range bottom: D3

Mrs. WormwoodFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Vocal range top: F5 / Vocal range bottom: A3

Michael WormwoodMale10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.

BruceMale7-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range top: E5 / Vocal range bottom: C4

LavenderFemale7-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Matilda’s classmate and friend.

Mrs. PhelpsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A nice librarian.

The EscapologistMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

The AcrobatFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

RudolphoMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

DoctorMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Children’s EntertainerMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Younger Child EnsembleBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Older Child EnsembleBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

HenchmenBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

OthersBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble