"Matilda: The Musical" Auditions
Schedule
Sat, 01 Apr, 2023 at 08:00 am
Location
The Star Theater | Russell Springs, KY
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Thank you for showing interest in auditioning for Matilda: The Musical at the Historic Star Theater in Russell Springs, Ky.!The directorial team is excited to get started on this amazing production! Your hard work and dedication is imminent to the success of the production. Please know there will be many rehearsals and practices beginning in late April and continue throughout the summer. Communication with the directorial team about absences is necessary to ensure the show is ready for opening night! Consider the level of commitment you can provide when auditioning!
Please schedule your audition by clicking on the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/230785484027057.
If you have trouble viewing the rehearsal schedule link OR have questions, contact Zach Smith at (270) 566-1606.
See the list of available roles below:
Matilda
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
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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
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
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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. Requires some physical flexibility/dancing experience.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Ensemble Roles for Teens and Adults
Parents (of children in opening)
Nurses (opening scene)
Cook (works at the school)
Henchmen (Russian mobsters)
Older School Children (teenage and/or young adult)
Kids Ensemble
Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Hortencia, Alice, Tommy
Some roles (not listed above) have been pre-cast at the discretion of the directorial team. All casting decisions will be made based on audition performance and/or prior experience.
AUDITION EXPECTATIONS
Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your audition. Auditions will take place in the Norfleet Gallery, next to the Star Theater. Please be prepared to enter through the front doors of the building.
Keep in mind each audition will last approximately 15-20 minutes. Come prepared to sing a song that shows your vocal talent and is appropriate for the role you are interested in pursuing. Bring the CD or song on your mobile device. You may also be asked to sing a short rendition of a common song like "Happy Birthday".
In addition to singing, you will be asked to read some lines for one of the characters in the show.
If you have any questions about the audition process or production details, please contact Zach Smith at (270) 566-1606.
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Where is it happening?
The Star Theater, 546 Main St,Russell Springs,KY,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
