Audition Materials For
Matilda
Thank you for registering for our Shining Stars production of Matilda!
Below you will find audition and callback information.
Dates For Auditions:
Monday October 23: Small group audition workshops
Tuesday October 24 and Wednesday October 25: Individual Auditions
Wednesday November 1: Callback for some actors between 6:00 and 9:00, by invitation
The audition workshop will be in the Loma Prieta Forum. Individual auditions will be in room 21.
Students are expected to attend the audition workshops, one of the days of auditions, and callbacks if necessary. Please arrive for your auditions and check-in at least 10 minutes early. Each performer will sing the selection of their choice at their audition time.
All audition materials will be taught at the audition workshops. These materials can be practiced ahead of time for performers who want to be more prepared for auditions. Casting is not tied to gender and all performers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with one or more of these songs.
You will be taught the dance portion for auditions. All students auditioning must participate.
Please wear comfortable clothing that does not limit movement. No slippers, flip-flops, or bare feet.
Tennis shoes or dance shoes are preferred.
Character Breakdown
Matilda: clever, wise, and imaginative. she is far beyond her years in intelligence and thought.
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: tyrannical, demanding, larger than life. the headmistress at school. (can be played by any gender)
Miss Honey: loving, understanding, resilient. She is matilda’s teacher.
Mr. Wormwood: deceptive, slimy, snobbish. Matilda’s father.
Mrs. Wormwood: egotistical, self-absorb, oblivious. Matilda's mother.
Bruce: innocent-ish, impulsive, loves cake. Matilda’s classmate.
Lavender: curious, energetic, outgoing. Matilda’s best friend.
Mrs. Phelps: sweet, warm, intriguing. the schools librarian.
Ensemble Characters:
The escapologist, the acrobat, Rudolpho, Nigel, Amanda, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Sergei, Doctor, Cook, children entertainer, henchmen, students, parents.