[NEohioPAL] Press Release - ACT - Matilda: The Musical

[Aurora Community Theatre]

*AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE *



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 23, 2023

Contact:

Aurora Community Theatre

330-562-1818



*Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical*



Opens April 28





Aurora Community Theatre continues its 63rd season with Roald Dahl’s *Matilda:
The Musical*, the third of four productions of 2022-2023.



Founded in 1959, ACT has earned the admiration of our patrons and the
reputation of presenting fine community theatre. Many factors have helped
build this reputation. The philosophy of ACT entails respect for the
individual, willing cooperation of all involved and a striving for
excellence.



*Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical *based on the 1988 children’s novel of
the same name by Roald Dahl. Adapted by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics
by Tim Minchin.



*2013 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical*

The musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious
5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes
obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to reclaim
her life.

"Treat for ears and eyes, brain and heart, the glorious Matilda has it
all."

*Elisabeth Vincentelli ~ **New York Post*

Director* Karen O’Baker Porter *leads the creative team with, *D. Keith
Stiver *Music Director, *Jordon Matthew* Choreographer, *Erin Matson*
producer,and *Ann Nyenhuis* Technical Director/Stage Manager.



The talented cast of actors includes  *Vanessa Allen, Kyle Andree, Alex
Bell, Guy Custer, Mia Custer, Zoe Custer, Charlotte Dressel, Keelie Hagan,
Gavin Hensley, Leah Himmel, Shane Johnson, Jake Jordan, Thomas Kijaukas,
Hayley Langhoff, Hannah Marzano, Stephen Millsap, Vivien Morrison, Lindsay
O’Sullivan, Noel O’Sullivan, Athena Paxos*

*Ella Peters, Selah Rogers, Elijah Smith, Maximus Stoddard, Megan Uline and
Meredith Wakefield. *

Tickets for all shows are available online anytime, including seat
selection, at auroracommunitytheatre.com or by calling 330-562-1818.



Aurora Community Theatre’s 63rd season concludes with *Urinetown: The
Musical *Jun 23-Jul 15.



Aurora Community Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/115+E.+Pioneer+Trail?entry=gmail&source=g>
, near the intersection of SR 43 and 306, at the gazebo, in the center of
Aurora. ACT extends appreciation to The Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr.
Family Foundation for their generous underwriting of the Wells Main Stage.



Roald Dahl’s *Matilda: The Musical* is presented through special
arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized
performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows,com
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