Audition Details:
Auditions will take place in-person in the Loft Stage on Wednesday, September 3rd from 3:15-6pm or on Thursday, September 4th from 3:15-6. There will be a singing, dancing, and acting portion. Please dress for movement. Auditioners need only come to one day of auditions.
Students should prepare a song cutting of their choice, in the style of the show (no more than 90 seconds) OR can choose to learn the selected cutting at auditions.
Choreography and Scenework will be given at the auditions and do not need to be prepared in advance
Callbacks will be Friday, September 5 from 3:15-8:30 PM.
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 8 from 3:15-6pm
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Show Description: 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!
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.
Please note: All ethnicities and genders are welcome to audition with particular encouragement to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, People of Color and Trans artists.The Loft Stage employs color-conscious and gender imaginative casting for all roles, as culturally appropriate to the telling of the story. Even if you do not see yourself directly reflected in the roles/shows, please feel welcome to audition.
Many roles can be played by a person of any gender. Some characters may be male or female, but the performer cast can be any gender.
Vocal ranges and cast of characters, can be found HERE.
Students will use the following Google form to register for auditions: https://forms.gle/Dq7DGQmpXQGL89Ba9
* The audition form may not work using your school account. Please contact us if you encounter any issues with the audition registration form.
Important dates: There should be NO CONFLICTS after MEA. Tech is November 1-7.
Performances: are November 7-9 and 14-16 with a mandatory strike on Sunday, November 16. There will also be a school day matinee on Friday, November 14th.
If you have any questions about the show or the rehearsal process, please reach out to director Kajsa Jones-Higgins (kjones@theloftstage.org) or assistant director Katie Carlson (kcarlson1@sowashco.org).
