Book By Dennis Kelly
Lyrics By Tim Minchin
Music By Tim Minchin
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Director: Jacqueline Kduff
From November 4 to November 20, 2022

AUDITION DATES
Sunday, September 11 2022, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. We encourage younger actors to attend the afternoon audition.

Monday, September, 12. 2022 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 CALLBACKS at 7pm

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 read thru 7pm

All roles open! Prepare a song that showcases who you are. Bring sheet music in your key, a digital track or CD without vocals.

AUDITION INFORMATION & CASTING BRIEF
Matilda The Musical was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company (“RSC”) and is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny.

PRODUCTION DATES
Rehearsals commence September 14, 2022. Generally, the Williamsburg Players rehearse Sunday through Thursday evenings starting at 7 p.m. However, with a large children’s show, there maybe earlier rehearsals for younger performers and Saturday mornings might also be needed for the younger ensemble members. Tech week involves late nights. The show will open Friday, November 4, and there will be two performances on Saturday, November 5. The next two weekends include Thursday night performances and Sunday matinee time slots in addition to the Friday night and two shows on Saturday. We will be double casting several roles to help compensate for Covid and the busy nature of fall school commitments. The will show will close Sunday, November 20, followed by mandatory participation in striking the set.
Young people in major roles should expect rehearsals to be 6:30-8pm several nights a week. Matilda may have a few later nights.

Casting
Cast Size: Large (21 or more performers)
Cast Type: Children and Adults
Dance Requirements: standard musical theatre, ballroom for some

Character Breakdown
Matilda Wormwood
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Gender: Female
Age: 6 to 10 (or looks this age)
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: Any
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Miss Honey
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3


Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3


Michael Wormwood
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: Male
Age: 10 to 15

Bruce
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend.
Gender: Female
Age: 7 to 10

Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: Female
Age: Open

The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3

The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4

Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3

Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3

Ensemble
Cook, henchman 1, henchman 2, henchman 3, kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), variety of ages, also adults play parents.