On Stage Presents
MATILDA AUDITIONS
Wednesday, May 20, 7-9pm
Saturday, May 23, 2-4pm
Ages 10 & Up
Please come any time during the audition dates and times. Auditions will last about 30 minutes.
All performers be prepared to sing 60-90 seconds of a song of your choice which exemplifies your range and expressivity. You may bring sheet music for our accompanist or prepared music (an MP3 or CD) if you prefer; we will provide a speaker. Feel free to sing acapella.
We will ask you to sing from a selection from the show that we will teach you at the audition.
Auditions will be held at On Stage Playhouse, 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA.
Please contact Marc Hammes at director@onstagewalton.org for questions.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Our first read through will be May 26 at 7pm and rehearsals beginning May 28. These will generally be Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 7-9pm, and Saturdays/Sundays from 2-5pm depending on cast availability. A more specific rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. No absences allowed during tech weeks, July 6-17, 2020 and during performances.
*Bring your calendars and be prepared to note rehearsal conflicts.
PERFORMANCES
July 17, 18, 24, 25 & August 1, 2020 at 7pm
July 19, 26 & August 2, 2020 at 2pm
CASTING INFORMATION
Ages 10 & Up
Up to 24 actors may be cast
Opportunities for featured casting in the ensemble. All character’s ages are a suggestion only.
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: Elementary
Vocal Range: A3-D5
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
Gender: Male (to play Female)
Age: 30-50
Vocal Range: A2-G4
Miss Honey: Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Female
Age: 22-40
Vocal Range: F3-D5
Mr. Wormwood: Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: D3-A4
Mrs. Wormwood: Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: Female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: A3-F5
Michael Wormwood: Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: Male
Age: 10-16
Vocal Range: C4-E5
Lavender: Matilda’s classmate and friend.
Gender: Female
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Bruce: Matilda’s classmate and lover of chocolate cake.
Gender: Male
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Mrs. Phelps: A nice librarian.
Gender: Female
Age: 25-45
The Escapologist: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: C3-E4
The Acrobat: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: D4-A4
Rudolpho: Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 20-45
Vocal Range: D#3-A4
Doctor: Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: C3-A4
Children’s Entertainer: A party entertainer at the start of the show. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: F#3-Eb4
School Ensemble (Elementary): Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy, Matilda’s classmates, all unique and quirky in their own way. The Ensemble will be a very active ensemble.
Gender: Male & Female
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Teen/Adult Ensemble: Older Students, Parents (?), Henchman/Henchwoman, Cook, Matilda’s classmates, and other characters within the musical. The Ensemble will be a very active ensemble.
Gender: Male & Female
Age: Middle & High School
Visit https://www.mtishows.com/roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical for more information.
*Robert Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
e, 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA
MATILDA AUDITIONS
Wednesday, May 20, 7-9pm
Saturday, May 23, 2-4pm
Ages 10 & Up
Please come any time during the audition dates and times. Auditions will last about 30 minutes.
All performers be prepared to sing 60-90 seconds of a song of your choice which exemplifies your range and expressivity. You may bring sheet music for our accompanist or prepared music (an MP3 or CD) if you prefer; we will provide a speaker. Feel free to sing acapella.
We will ask you to sing from a selection from the show that we will teach you at the audition.
Auditions will be held at On Stage Playhouse, 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA.
Please contact Marc Hammes at director@onstagewalton.org for questions.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Our first read through will be May 26 at 7pm and rehearsals beginning May 28. These will generally be Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 7-9pm, and Saturdays/Sundays from 2-5pm depending on cast availability. A more specific rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. No absences allowed during tech weeks, July 6-17, 2020 and during performances.
*Bring your calendars and be prepared to note rehearsal conflicts.
PERFORMANCES
July 17, 18, 24, 25 & August 1, 2020 at 7pm
July 19, 26 & August 2, 2020 at 2pm
CASTING INFORMATION
Ages 10 & Up
Up to 24 actors may be cast
Opportunities for featured casting in the ensemble. All character’s ages are a suggestion only.
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: Elementary
Vocal Range: A3-D5
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
Gender: Male (to play Female)
Age: 30-50
Vocal Range: A2-G4
Miss Honey: Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Female
Age: 22-40
Vocal Range: F3-D5
Mr. Wormwood: Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: D3-A4
Mrs. Wormwood: Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: Female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: A3-F5
Michael Wormwood: Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: Male
Age: 10-16
Vocal Range: C4-E5
Lavender: Matilda’s classmate and friend.
Gender: Female
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Bruce: Matilda’s classmate and lover of chocolate cake.
Gender: Male
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Mrs. Phelps: A nice librarian.
Gender: Female
Age: 25-45
The Escapologist: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: C3-E4
The Acrobat: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: D4-A4
Rudolpho: Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 20-45
Vocal Range: D#3-A4
Doctor: Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: C3-A4
Children’s Entertainer: A party entertainer at the start of the show. May come from the ensemble cast.
Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: F#3-Eb4
School Ensemble (Elementary): Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy, Matilda’s classmates, all unique and quirky in their own way. The Ensemble will be a very active ensemble.
Gender: Male & Female
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Teen/Adult Ensemble: Older Students, Parents (?), Henchman/Henchwoman, Cook, Matilda’s classmates, and other characters within the musical. The Ensemble will be a very active ensemble.
Gender: Male & Female
Age: Middle & High School
Visit https://www.mtishows.com/roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical for more information.
*Robert Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
e, 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA