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Auditions | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Date
January 7, 2025 6:00pm
Price
Free to Audition
Calling all Singers, Dancers, Actors, and Movers ages Eight to Adult!
Audition Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 7 | 6-9 pm | Lawrence Arts Center Main Stage
6-7:15 pm | 8-12 year olds
7:15-8 pm | 13-18 year olds
8-9 pm | Adults 18+
How to Audition
- Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway or pop song. WE WILL PROVIDE AN ACCOMPANIST.
- Please prepare a brief monologue (30-60 seconds).
- Wear clothes you can move in. There will be a short dance call.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to your audition time.
- Register to audition by Monday, Jan. 6. by filling out the Audition form.
If you would like to audition, but aren’t available at the above time please submit your materials for a VIRTUAL AUDITION.
Virtual Auditions
- Accepted now through Monday, Jan. 6 at 5 pm.
- To audition, prepare 16 bars of a Broadway or pop song and a brief monologue.
- Record your audition on a device and submit at the link below.
- Fill out the audition form and submit your virtual audition HERE.
Questions? Contact us.
Callbacks
Wednesday, Jan. 8 | 6-9 pm
*Auditionees will receive an email, text or phone call by 10 am Wednesday, Jan. 8, if they should attend callbacks.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals | Jan. 13 – Feb. 26 | Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 9 pm; Sunday, 1 pm – 4 pm (No Rehearsal Jan 20)
Tech Week | Feb. 16 – 20
Final Dress Rehearsal | Thursday, Feb. 20
Brush-Up Rehearsal | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 6-9 pm
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Performances
Friday, Feb. 21 | 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 2 pm, 7 pm
Sunday, Feb 23 | 2 pm
Friday, Feb. 28 | 7 pm
Saturday, March 1 | 2 pm, 7 pm
Sunday, March 2 | 2 pm
What is our conflict policy? If an actor has three or more conflicts they will be automatically placed in the ensemble.
Have a questions about a KMEA conflict or something else? Contact Justin Harbaugh.
Teen Ensemble may be double cast to accommodate KMEA conflicts.
What is the show about?
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda tells the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher 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!
Director and Co-Choreographer | Justin Harbaugh
Music Director | Rachel Naughtin
Assistant Music Director | Lili Hull
Acting & Music Coach | Ric Averill
Costumes | Landon Noll
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Orchestrations & Additional Music by Chris Nightingale
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
Main Characters
Character Breakdown
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.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: female identifying
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: male identifying
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: female identifying
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: male identifying
Bruce
Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: male identifying
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Matilda’s classmate and friend.
Gender: female identifying
A nice librarian.
Gender: female identifying
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: male identifying
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.
Gender: female identifying
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
Gender: male identifying
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: male identifying
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Gender: male identifying
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Parents.