Wheaton Drama Inc. invites you to audition for Matilda the Musical!

Matilda the Musical is the delightful, high-energy tale of a very young girl with a very sharp mind, who uses her vivid imagination, cleverness and magical powers to triumph over some extremely difficult adults and change her destiny. Adapted from the beloved Roald Dahl novel, this is an inspirational, uplifting show for youngsters of all ages, filled with laughs, heart and an enchanting score featuring “My House”, “When I Grow Up”, “Naughty” and “Revolting Children.”

Audition Dates

• Sunday, September 22nd  from 6pm – 9pm
• Monday, September 23rd from 6pm – 9pm
• Callbacks (by invitation only): Wednesday, September 25th at 6pm

Location

Playhouse 111
111 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL

Key Dates

• Cast Read Through: Sunday September 29th at 6pm at the theatre
• Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons, Monday–Thursday Evenings
• Tech Week: November 17th–21st, 2024
• Show Run: November 22nd through December 15th, with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. There will be NO performance on Thursday November 28th, Thanksgiving Day

Audition Requirements:

Sing 32 bars (or one verse and chorus, about 1-2 minutes maximum) of a musical theatre song of your choice that best showcases your voice. No a cappella auditions or karaoke tracks will be allowed. Please bring clearly printed sheet music to your audition. An accompanist will be provided.

Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as honest and specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period).

No dance will be done at the initial auditions. There may be cold readings from the script.

Callback Requirements:

• Complete a dance audition, taught by the director/choreographer.  Please note that the dance audition will only be for those called back. 
• You may be asked to read provided selections from the script.
• You may be asked to sing provided selections from the score.

Adult performers and children aged 10 and up are welcome to audition. Unless strictly and specifically mandated from the playwright, all roles are open and available to anyone regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or body type. The role of Matilda will be double cast.

Roles Available (all ages listed are suggested playing ages and will be adjusted to fit the needs of our casting):

Character Breakdown:

• Matilda Wormwood (Double Cast)
  An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
  Gender: female
  To appear aged 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: any
  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
• The Escapologist
  A character in a story Matilda tells Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
  Gender: adult male
  Vocal range top: E4
  Vocal range bottom: C3
• The Acrobat
  A character in a story Matilda tells Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
  Gender: adult female
  Vocal range top: A4
  Vocal range bottom: D4
• Rudolpho
  Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
  Gender: adult male
  Vocal range top: A4
  Vocal range bottom: D#3
• Doctor
  Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
  Adult, any gender
  Vocal range top: A4
  Vocal range bottom: C3
• Children’s Entertainer
  A party entertainer at the start of the show.
  Adult, any gender
  Vocal range top: Eb4
  Vocal range bottom: F#3
• Adult Ensemble:
  Cook, Parents, Various Henchmen
  Adult, any gender
  Vocal range: any
• Youth Ensemble:
  Kids, Matilda’s classmates, some named roles: Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy
  Age: to appear age 7-16
  Vocal range: any

Matilda Creative Team

• Director/Choreographer: Jocelyn Adamski
• Music Director: Aaron Zimmerman
• Production Manager: Meg McGarry
• Stage Manager: Bruce Ebner
• Assistant Director: Laura Kaster
• Sound: Kevin Loeper
• Lights: TBD
• Set Construction: Bruce Ebner
• Scenic Design: TBD
• Set Decoration: TBD
• Props Managers: TBD
• Hair/Make-up: TBD
• Costumes: TBD

For an audition appointment, please sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AFAF29A3FC1-50780612-wheaton

Any questions regarding these auditions, please contact [email protected].