Singing Opportunities for Kids in "Matilda the Musical"

Children aged 10 and up are invited to audition for "Matilda the Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Matilda the Musical is the delightful, high-energy tale of a very young girl with a very sharp mind, who uses her vivid imagination, cleverness, and magical powers to triumph over some extremely difficult adults and change her destiny. Adapted from the beloved Roald Dahl novel, this is an inspirational, uplifting show for youngsters of all ages, filled with laughs, heart, and an enchanting score featuring “My House”, “When I Grow Up”, “Naughty” and “Revolting Children.” Rate: This is an unpaid, non-equity production. Additional info: Requirements: -Sing 32 bars (or one verse and chorus, about 1-2 minutes maximum) of a musical theatre song of your choice that best showcases your voice. No a cappella auditions or karaoke tracks will be allowed. Please bring clearly printed sheet music to your audition. An accompanist will be provided. -Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as honest and specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period). -No dance will be done at the initial auditions. There may be cold readings from the script. Callbacks (by invitation only): Wednesday, September 25th at 6 pm. Callback Requirements: Complete a dance audition, taught by the director/choreographer. Please note that the dance audition will only be for those called back. You may be asked to read the selections provided in the script. You may be asked to sing the selections provided by the score. Key Dates: Cast Read Through: Sunday, September 29th at 6 pm at the theatre Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons, Monday–Thursday Evenings Tech Week: November 17th–21st, 2024 Show Run: November 22nd through December 15th, with performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. There will be NO performance on Thursday, November 28th, Thanksgiving Day. If interested, please apply.