Main Stage Musical - Arts United Center
Presented in collaboration with
Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Roald Dahl's
Matilda - The Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit and intelligence. While unloved by her selfish parents, she impresses her school teacher, Miss Honey, who quickly learns to appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality and powerful mind. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, though, as the headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't obey her rules. But Matilda’s courage, cleverness and special powers could be everyone’s saving grace! Inspired by the twisted genius of author Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is a captivating tale that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of this inspiring little girl.
Rated PG
Audition materials and registration information for BOTH kids & adults at
Fort Wayne Youtheatre website:
Audition Sign Up:
You must attend auditions & register to audition through the
Auditions: Sunday, November 17
Arts United Center
KID (ages 9-14 only) from 6:00-8:00 pm)
ADULT (ages 15+) from 8- 10:00pm
ALL CALL BACKS
Monday, November 18 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Note: Kids to be dismissed by approximately 9:00 pm
KID Rehearsals
Jan. 2-17, Monday-Friday (4:30-6:30 pm)
Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, Monday-Friday (6-9:00pm)
ADULT (& possible KID) Rehearsals:
Jan. 2-17, Monday-Friday (6:30-9:30 pm)
Jan. 20 – Feb. 7, Monday-Friday (6-9:00pm)
ALL (Kid & Adult) Rehearsals
Tech Sunday, February 9 (Noon - 11:00 pm) Note: Kids will not be kept past 9:00 or 10:00pm
FINAL/Tech Dress Rehearsals
Feb. 10-14, 2020:
Mondays–Fridays (6-approx. 10:00pm)
Note: The above is a listing of all POSSIBLE rehearsals. Not everyone will be scheduled for all rehearsals.
Performances:
February 13 - March 1, 2020
Thurs, Fri & Sat @7:30 pm,
Sat & Sun @2:00 pm
(3 Weekends)
Audition Requirements - It is very important that we have a list of ALL CONFLICTS at the time of the audition.
Please arrive early to check in!
it is important that you...REGISTER TO AUDITION!
Sign up through
Fort Wayne Youtheatre Auditions
If you have questions -contact Eunice Wadewitz, Music Director at
EWadewitz@fwcivic.org 422-8641 EXT. 226
Director: Christopher J. Murphy
Music Director: Eunice Wadewitz
Choreographer: Mandie Kolkman
Assistant Director: Lindsay Hoops
Stage Manager: Tala Munsterman
Assistant Stage Managers:
Alexandra Gaff
Shawna Roberts
Clarence Tennis, III
If you would like to volunteer backstage for this show: Call 422-8641 ext. 228 for Victoria Gardner
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Note: English accents required for all roles
Matilda Wormwood: (female, age 9-12 / able to play younger) An imaginative girl who is clever and wise beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Vocal range: A3-D5 (Note: This role MAY be double cast.)
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: (any gender, age 35+) The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Vocals: A2-G4
Miss Honey: (female, age 20-40) Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range: F3-D5
Mr. Wormwood: (male, age 30-50) Matilda's boorish father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Vocal range: D3-A4
Mrs. Wormwood: (female, age 30-50) Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Vocal range: A3-F5
Michael Wormwood: (male, age 9-15) Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright, but favored by their parents.
Bruce: (male, age 9-14) Matilda's classmate with an appetite. Subject to extreme punishment by Trunchbull. Vocal range: C4-E5
Lavender: (female, age 9-14) Matilda's chatty classmate & self-appointed best friend.
Mrs. Phelps: (female, age 25-65) A kindly and good-humored librarian who is very fond of Matilda.
The Escapologist: (male, age 25-55) A theatrical character & performer. Warm, full of love. Miss Honey’s father. Vocal range: C3-E4
The Acrobat: (female, age 20- 35) A theatrical character & performer. Warm, loving. Miss Honey’s mother. Vocal range: D4-A4
Rudolpho: (male, age 20- 45) Mrs. Wormwood's flamboyant ballroom dance partner with a fake Spanish accent. Vocal range: D3-A4
Doctor: (male, age 20- 60) Delivers Matilda. Kind. First reserved, then breaks loose into song. Vocal range: C3-A4
Children’s Entertainer: (male, age 20- 55) Soloist in “Miracle” at the start of the show. Vocal range: F3-Eb4
Sergei: (male, age 20- 55) Russian (accent) gangster. Tough exterior, but with a soft spot for Matilda. Vocal range: F3- F4
Ensemble: Assorted kids, teens & young adults to play Students, Parents, Henchmen, etc.
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