Child Auditions for Musical Production "Matilda"
Child auditions for the musical production of "Matilda." Please see details below. About the project: Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish 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: Invited callbacks will be held on January 15 at 6:30 PM. **Note: It is not necessary to attend both days of the initial audition. Performance Dates: April 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, & 4. TWO weekends! Sorry, no Livestreaming is available for this title. Rehearsals Begin: Monday, January 27 Participants should prepare a short song (about 1 minute, or about 16 - 32 bars). Please bring sheet music, or your music as an instrumental track (no background vocals) on an MP3 player, phone, iPad, etc. Be ready to Bluetooth your device to our Bose speaker or we will provide an aux cord. If you wish to bring your own small speaker, connected to your own device, you may. Song should reflect your best vocal abilities and be "themed" like the songs from the show. Please bring water in a closed container with a tightly fitting lid. You will sing for first and then will be asked to dance. Please wear or bring shoes/clothes you can move in. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
25 roles
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
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Matilda's classmate and friend.
A nice librarian.
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
Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3
Various other roles requiring singing & dancing.
Telegrammers perform a short song/dance before Act One and Act Two, and deliver "telegrams" (handwritten personal messages to cast/crew members) during Pre-Show and Intermission. The rehearsal schedule for Telegrammers is reduced to only one night per week, with the exception of tech week.
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