Matilda
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher 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!
AUDITION INFORMATION
Magic is coming…
Le Petit is excited to announce auditions for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Auditions will be Friday, April 12th at 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, April 13th & 14th at 1pm.
Please see below for complete character breakdowns.
Performance dates are July 12 – 28, 2024
Character Breakdown
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: 6 to 10
Miss Honey
Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 40
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Bruce
Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 14
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: Female
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: Male
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
Gender: Any
Age: 35 to 55
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Michael Wormwood
Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 14
Lavender
Matilda’s classmate and friend.
Gender: Female
Age: 7 to 10
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life their imagination.
Gender: Male
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
Gender: Male
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Gender: Male
Ensemble
Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.