Based on the twisted genius of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel, Matilda the Musical brings the whimsical tale of the precocious, magical, child genius Matilda Wormwood to life as she overcomes her ignorant parents, inspires her caring and timid teacher, Miss Honey, and defies the monstrous and cruel Agatha Trunchbull
PLEASE NOTE:
We will audition children for the role of Matilda who are aged 8 to 12 and under 4ft 3. Her classmates must be 8 to 13 and under 4ft 10” tall with dancing and singing skills! Boys must have unbroken voices. Please note that Company Adults also play children in the production. Ages listed are character appearance and not your actual age.
Imaginative and clever. Wise far beyond her years, with a strong sense of justice.
MISS AGATHA TRUNCHBULL
AGE TO PLAY:
35-55
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: G4; Bottom: A2
SPECIAL NOTE | SKILL:
Please note that in the stage production, the character is usually played by a male, but the artistic staff is open to all casting choices.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
The cruel and vindictive headmistress of Crunchem Academy. A bully and tyrant who physically and mentally tortures her students and faculty. Once an Olympic hammer thrower.
MISS HONEY
AGE TO PLAY:
25-40
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: D5; Bottom: F3
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Matilda’s kind-hearted teacher. Lives in fear of Miss Trunchbull but protects her students as much as she can.
MR. WORMWOOD
AGE TO PLAY:
35-45
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: A4; Bottom: D3
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Matilda’s neglectful and mean father. A slimy used car salesman who values dishonesty, ignorance, and television.
MRS. WORMWOOD
AGE TO PLAY:
35-45
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: F5; Bottom: A3
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother. An amateur ballroom dancer who values volume over substance.
MICHAEL WORMWOOD
AGE TO PLAY:
10-15
VOCAL RANGE:
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, and consequently their parents’ favourite.
BRUCE BOGTROTTER
AGE TO PLAY:
8-10
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: E5; Bottom: C4
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Matilda’s classmate with a penchant for eating. Subject of The Trunchbull’s cruelest punishment.
LAVENDER
AGE TO PLAY:
8-10
VOCAL RANGE:
C4 to F5
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Matilda’s classmate. She declares herself Matilda’s best friend on the first day. Likes creepy crawlies.
MRS. PHELPS
AGE TO PLAY:
VOCAL RANGE:
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Local librarian enamoured with Matilda’s creativity. She unknowingly gives Matilda a safe space from her abusive family.
THE ESCAPOLOGIST
AGE TO PLAY:
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: E4; Bottom: C3
SPECIAL NOTE | SKILL:
Male Identifying. Dance Heavy
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
A character in one of Matilda’s stories that she tells Mrs. Phelps, a daring and brave tragic hero. Appears with Ensemble throughout.
THE ACROBAT
AGE TO PLAY:
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: E4; Bottom: C3
SPECIAL NOTE | SKILL:
Female Identifying. Dance Heavy
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
A character in Matilda’s story. Loving, kind, and tragic. Appears with Ensemble throughout.
ADULT COMPANY
AGE TO PLAY:
14+
VOCAL RANGE:
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
A small, tight ensemble that plays numerous roles throughout, including parents, doctors, nurses, a child’s birthday clown, ballroom dancers, big kids, Russian mobsters, and more.
CHILDREN COMPANY
AGE TO PLAY:
8-10
VOCAL RANGE:
ALL
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
A small ensemble of Matilda’s classmates grow and learn with her. They support each other through Trunchbull’s cruelty and defy her in their own ways. Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy
RUDOLPHO
AGE TO PLAY:
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: A4; Bottom: C3
SPECIAL NOTE | SKILL:
Male Identifying
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
DOCTOR
AGE TO PLAY:
VOCAL RANGE:
Top: A4; Bottom: C3
SPECIAL NOTE | SKILL:
Male Identifying
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labour with Matilda.
