Friday, March 6, 2020 - 7:00pm
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 12:00pm
Callbacks by invitation - Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 6:00pm
Rehearsals:
Sunday - 2:00-6:00
Monday - Thursday 7:00-10:00
First company meeting - Tuesday, March 9, 2020
All performances are at High Point Theatre (220 E. Commerce Avenue, High Point 27260).
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 7:30pm
Friday, May 8, 2020 - 10:00am
Friday, May 8, 2020 - 7:30pm
Saturday, May 9, 2020 - 7:30pm
Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 2:00pm
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music by Tim Minchin
Director: Matt Lowe
Music Director: Laurie Klaus
Choreographer: Caroline Patterson
Ages 7+. There will be a required short parent meeting 10 minutes prior to each audition session (Friday at 6:50 & Saturday at 11:50). Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. A sound system will be available for those using a track but it is not preferred. A capella auditions are strongly discouraged.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear.
Based on the beloved Roald Dahl novel, MATILDA: THE MUSICAL is the inspiring story of an extraordinary little girl with an unbounded imagination and incredible courage. She proves that despite the odds, you can do anything you put your mind to—and change your destiny. Packed with high-energy dance and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this captivating musical. Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical!
Matilda Wormwood - An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Vocal range: A3-D5
Miss Agatha Trunchbull - The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Vocal range: A2-G4
Miss Honey - Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range: F3-D5
Mr. Wormwood - Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Vocal range: D3-A4
Mrs. Wormwood - Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Vocal range: A3-F5
Michael Wormwood - Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Bruce - Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range: C4-E5
Lavender - Matilda's classmate and friend.
Mrs. Phelps - A nice librarian.
The Escapologist - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Vocal range: C3-E4
The Acrobat - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Vocal range: D4-A4
Rudolpho - Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Vocal range: D#3-A4
Doctor - Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Vocal range: C3-A4
Children’s Entertainer - A party entertainer at the start of the show. Vocal range: F#3-Eb4
Ensemble - Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com