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Since 1947
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AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE AND NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
The NSB Little Theatre strongly encourages performers of all ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to partake in our auditions.
Location is in our rehearsal building, next to the theater, at 720 East Third Ave, New Smyrna Beach, unless otherwise stated.
More information? Call 386.423.1246
2024
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Show Dates: July 18 - August 4
Auditions Sunday May 19 and Monday May 20
Callbacks are by invitation only and will take place at the NSB Little Theatre on Wednesday, May 22, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Director: Rachel Yadanza
Musical Director: Dale Adams
Choreographer: Jo Yadanza
Please prepare a headshot, résumé, 30sec-1min monologue, and a 16-bar cut of singing in the style of the show.
Be prepared to sing acapella or with recorded music. No pianist will be available.
Please wear comfortable clothes to perform a choreographed combination for auditions.
Our MD would like everyone to know this is a musical that has some fast-paced lyrics.
Please note any calendar conflicts on your audition sheet. Tech Rehearsals and Performance dates are BLACKOUT dates and cannot be missed.
British accents are preferable, but not required. We're looking at ages 10+.
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: 10 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: Any Age: 35 to 55 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
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
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
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 is 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: 10 to 14 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend.
Gender: Female Age: 10 to 14
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: Female Age: Any
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.
Gender: Female Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4
**Preferable if the actor can do some tumbling tricks
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: Male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3
**Dance experience a plus
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: Male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3
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Childrens Entertainer, Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents
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