Do you want a summer theater experience like nothing you've ever seen? Puttin’ On Productions (POPs), South Bay’s Premier Youth Musical Theatre Co. is casting ALL ROLES for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. As the first company to produce Matilda in the South Bay, POPs gives its actors a top caliber experience with professional designers, directors, dialect coaches, and choreographers ideal for young actors wanting to add scenes for a professional looking reel or simply have an experience they will love while learning from some of the best in the industry. The show will be put up in 3 weeks and tech for one, leading to opening night. Come join Broadway’s Biggest Little Hero this summer in an unforgettable experience.
Auditions: April 27 - 5:30-9:30pm
Rehearsals - July 8-28th - 4pm-9:30pm and Saturdays, 9am-5pm.
Tech Week - July 29th - Aug.1st - 12pm-8pm
Performances: Aug 2-4th (5 total performances)
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
MATILDA The title character of the story. Enigmatic, serious, intense VERY STRONG acting ability, clear voice with perfect pitch and clarity. She carries the entire show.
MISS AGATHA TRUNCHBULL The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Can be played by a male or female. STRONG comedy and vocal ability
MISS HONEY Matilda's kindhearted teacher. Soft spoken and kind. She befriends Matilda. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
MR. WORMWOOD Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Strong comedic acting needed.
MRS. WORMWOOD Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Strong singer & dancer needed.
MRS. PHELPS The kind Librarian who takes a liking to Matilda.
MICHAEL WORMWOOD Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
THE “LITTLE KIDS”
BRUCE As part of the action on stage this role is required to eat chocolate cake, cream & icing.
LAVENDER Loud and kooky - likes to have fun - big personality.
AMANDA Strong dance and vocal ability.
ALICE Strong and Bold.
HORTENSIA Feisty.
ERIC, NIGEL, and TOMMY each have their unique personalities
THE “BIG KIDS”
They are the tough kids at the school and perform the shows biggest singing and dancing numbers: EX: Revolting children. There are solo lines, parts in this group. These kids have to be substantially bigger than the little kids..
THE ESCAPOLOGIST & THE ACROBAT They are characters in Matilda’s story.
RUDOLPHO Mrs. Wormwoods Latin dance partner.
DOCTOR, PARENTS, CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER, PARENTS, COOK, HENCHMAN, SCHOOL CHILDREN Other featured parts. These characters will play numerous roles in the show.
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