Sterling Community Theatre announces auditions for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical!
Director: Kelley Manson
Music Director: Samuel Asuque
Choreographer: Cristin Torrey
Producers: Katie Eressy
Auditions – Sunday June 12th by appointment only
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Please register for your audition time slot at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA8A623A2FF2-matilda
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Then fill out your audition form online at https://forms.gle/Cf7k8a6S8gaVD6qZ8
Callbacks – Friday June 17th 6:00-9:00pm
Age Minimum: All those auditioning must be entering Grade 5 by September 2022
Audition Requirements:
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Please come prepared with a 16 bar excerpt in a similar musical theater style, not from the show, that shows off your range and/or ability. There will be no accompaniment so please bring a backing track (without vocals) or acapella
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Monologues are not required. Please note that you may be asked to do a cold reading from the script at callbacks.
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There will also be a dance/movement portion of the auditions, taught in groups. Please wear comfortable shoes (no flip flops) and clothing that you can move in.
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Per SCT policy, actors MUST be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to audition.
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Actors are strongly encouraged to audition with a British accent. (preferred but not required)
Rehearsal Schedule: First rehearsal is Monday June 27th
Sundays 6:30-9pm (beginning August 7)
Mondays 6:30-9pm
Thursdays 6:30-9pm
Tech Week: Week of September 11, 2022 (Full attendance is mandatory)
Performances: (Full attendance is mandatory)
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Friday, September 16th, 7:30pm
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Saturday, September 17th, 2:00pm
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Saturday, September 17th, 7:30pm
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Friday, September 23rd, 7:30pm
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Saturday, September 24th, 2:00pm
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Saturday, September 24th, 7:30pm
All auditions, rehearsals, and performances are located at First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA.
All questions can be directed to sterlingtheatreproduction@gmail.com
Character Roles & Descriptions:
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: Must be able to be a convincing 10 year old (12 and under)
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: ANY
Age: Adult
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: Adult
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male
Age: Adult
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: Female
Age: Adult
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and 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: 7 to 14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend.
Gender: Female
Age: 7 to 10
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: Female
Age: Adult
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
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Ensemble
Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.