ABOUT THE SHOW
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!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
St. John Theatre will hold auditions for Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical May 3rd 9am - 1pm & May 4th 1pm - 5pm. St. John Theatre is located at 115 West 4th Street, Reserve, LA 70084.
Matilda will be performed July 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, & 26 at 7:30pm and July 20th at 2:30pm.
Matilda will be directed by Lucas Harms.
We are looking for confident male and female actors for a roles and invite all adults and children ages 11 and up to audition. Actors should be prepared to do a cold reading from the script. Vocal auditions: Prepare 36 bars of a song of your choice or choose a piece from the show.
We encourage community members of all cultural backgrounds to join us. We are a community theater that wants to see you on the stage!
No appointments are necessary and if you are unable to attend in person you are welcome to send a video audition to stjohntheatredirector@gmail.com
For more information please contact our Managing Director Amy Wombles at 504.676.4700 or email stjohntheatredirector@gmail.com.
Important Notes:
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsal times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
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: 11 +
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: female/male
Age: 35 to 55
Miss Honey: Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 40
Mr. Wormwood: Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Mrs. Wormwood: Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Michael Wormwood: Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: male
Age: 11 +
Bruce: Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: male
Age: 11 +
Lavender: Matilda's classmate and friend.
Gender: female
Age: 11 +
Mrs. Phelps: A nice librarian.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
The Escapologist: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: male
The Acrobat: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: female
Rudolpho: Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: male
Doctor: Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
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.
Song list
Miracle (Part 1)
Miracle (Part 2)
Matilda (Part 3)
Naughty
School Song
Pathetic
The Hammer
Naughty Reprise (Superglue)
Chokey Chant
Loud
This Little Girl
Bruce
All I Know
When I Grow Up
The Smell of Rebellion
Quiet
My House
Revolting Children
When I Grow Up/Naughty (Reprise)