Singing Audition for "Matilda" The Musical

A young girl who is incredibly brave, intelligent, creative, and humble. She is a book lover and has a strong moral code advocating justice, fairness and truth. She longs to be loved, wanted and cherished, a desire that is NOT fulfilled by her family nor the headmistress of the school that she attends. She is not necessarily very “girly” in the typical sense. British accent preferred.

She is a bully in every sense of the word. This role is typically played by a male. She is both violent and cruel. She is the headmistress of the school. British accent preferred.

She is kind, loving, motherly and meek. She struggles with finding her strength but does find it. She is Matilda’s teacher. British accent preferred.

A crooked used-car salesmen who is selfish. He is cruel and demeaning to his daughter, Matilda, bluntly expressing his disdain for her. British accent preferred.

Matilda’s negligent mother. She is pre-occupied with her own selfish ambitions. She is obnoxious, over the top and loud! British accent preferred.

Not so bright brother to Matilda. Needs good deadpan comedy. If you don’t like memorizing lots of lines, this is going to be your character of choice!

The ecstatic, sympathetic librarian that Matilda shares her “story” with. She recognizes Matilda’s love for books and is invested in the creation of her stories.

The Christ-like figure who avenges his daughter. He is a circus performer who is in love with the Acrobat and longs to have a child. British accent preferred.

The circus performer who is in love with the Escapologist and longs to have a child. She is a good mover. British accent preferred.

Mrs. Wormwood’s fabulous salsa and ballroom dance partner. Extremely flamboyant and over the top. Must be a comedic character actor with strong comedic timing and a flair for physical comedy. Strong Dancer with Ballroom Dancing ability. Italian accent preferred.

Matilda’s classmate and best friend. She is a little “kooky”, brave and clever, as evidenced when she puts the newt in Miss Trunchbull’s water jug. British accent preferred. British accent preferred.

A student at Matilda’s school. He is also the object of Miss Trunchbull’s cruelty, being forced to eat an entire cake. British accent preferred.

A young girl who comes to school wearing pigtails. She is thrown over the fence by her pigtails by the threatening Miss Trunchbull. British accent preferred.

One of Matilda’s classmates. To help him out of a jam, Matilda makes up a story about him suffering from narcolepsy. British accent preferred.

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

One of Matilda’s classmates. British accent preferred.

The youngest class at Crunchem Hall, these kids are young and curious. Grateful for their lovely teacher, but terrified of the headmistress: The Trunchbull!

One of the older and wiser and scarier kids who attend Crunchem Hall. British accent preferred.

One of the older and wiser and scarier kids who attend Crunchem Hall. British accent preferred.

One of the older and wiser and scarier kids who attend Crunchem Hall. British accent preferred.

One of the older and wiser and scarier kids who attend Crunchem Hall. British accent preferred.

The older and wiser and scarier kids who attend Crunchem Hall. They are intimidating the little kids but are intimidated by Trunchbull. These kids are ready to be revolting!

Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. He values life. British accent preferred.

Assists in the delivery of Mrs. Wormwood’s baby. British accent preferred.

A party entertainer at the start of the show. If you can make balloon Animals or any “Clown Tricks” this is a plus.

Does not wash hands, dirty, gruesome.

Russian Mafia Boss who is physically intimidating, with an accomplished Russian accent.

Russian accent

Russian accent

Russian accent

At the Biannual International Amateur Salsa & Ballroom Dancing Competition (in Paris)