Audition for An Upcoming Production

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AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE AND NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

The NSB Little Theatre strongly encourages performers of all ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to partake in our auditions. 

Location is in our rehearsal building, next to the theater, at 720 East Third Ave, New Smyrna Beach, unless otherwise stated.

More information? Call 386.423.1246

 

2024

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Show Dates:  July 18 - August 4

Auditions Sunday May 19 and Monday May 20

Callbacks are by invitation only and will take place at the NSB Little Theatre on Wednesday, May 22, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Director: Rachel Yadanza

Musical Director: Dale Adams

Choreographer: Jo Yadanza

Please prepare a headshot, résumé, 30sec-1min monologue, and a 16-bar cut of singing in the style of the show.

Be prepared to sing acapella or with recorded music. No pianist will be available.

Please wear comfortable clothes to perform a choreographed combination for auditions.

Our MD would like everyone to know this is a musical that has some fast-paced lyrics.

Please note any calendar conflicts on your audition sheet. Tech Rehearsals and Performance dates are BLACKOUT dates and cannot be missed. 

British accents are preferable, but not required. We're looking at ages 10+.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

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: 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 is 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: 10 to 14  Vocal range top: E5  Vocal range bottom: C4 

Lavender

Matilda's classmate and friend.

Gender: Female  Age: 10 to 14 

Mrs. Phelps

A nice librarian. 

Gender: Female  Age: Any

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

**Preferable if the actor can do some tumbling tricks

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. 

Gender: Male  Vocal range top: A4  Vocal range bottom: D#3

**Dance experience a plus

Doctor

Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. 

Gender: Male  Vocal range top: A4  Vocal range bottom: C3

Ensemble

Childrens  Entertainer, Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents

 

 

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