BPA Auditions - Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
Bainbridge Performing Arts is pleased to announce that auditions for Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL will be held July 28 and 29. This magical story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny is based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book.
RUN DATES
December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, with a Pay-What-You-Can Preview December 5
REHEARSALS
Mid-September through December 4, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays @ 6:40 – 9:40 p.m. plus Saturdays @ 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
REQUIREMENTS
Please prepare a one to one-and-a-half-minute monologue and 32 bars of a contemporary Broadway song. An accompanist will be provided but you must bring sheet music – clearly marked and in a three-ring binder. Please – no outside accompanists or acapella singing.
ROLES
20+ roles for ages 6 and up
CREATIVE TEAM
Directed by Ken Michels
Assistant Direction by Adam Othman
Musical Direction by Josh Anderson
Choreography by Heather Dawson
Auditions are by appointment only.
DETAILED LIST OF CHARACTERS
Roles listed are representative; we are open and excited to consider all actors for all roles, and encourage actors of all races and genders to audition. All roles are open to audition.
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: 6 to 10
Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: both | 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 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: 25 to 45
Ensemble
The Escapologist, Cook Sergei, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, The Acrobat, Doctor, Rudolpho, Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy, Parents, Children’s Entertainer.
Gender: both
Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C3
BPA AUDITIONS
Sunday, July 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, July 29, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.