The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents:

Matilda

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl

Executive Director- Daryl Robinson

Direction by Bart Herman

Music Direction by Emily Leishman Roh

Choreography by Molly Weidig

Auditions: Friday, March 13, 6:00-9:00pm (Video submissions accepted as well)

Callbacks: If necessary, Monday, March 30, 6:00-9:00pm

Please prepare 60-90 seconds of a song in the style of the musical.

Questions and video submissions may be submitted to: playersguildtheatre@gmail.com by March 16th.

Matilda

Rehearsals begin Monday, March 30, 2026

Rehearsals will run Monday - Friday, 6:30-10:00 PM

Performance dates are May 15 - 31, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM 

Sundays @ 2:00 PM.

Student Matinees May 19-21, 26-27 @10:30 AM

NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES

Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE. (Role descriptions listed below).

For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State

University at Stark’s Campus.

The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in

the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one.

Roles:

Matilda Wormwood

An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.

Miss Honey

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

Mrs. Wormwood

Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.

Michael Wormwood

Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.

Bruce

Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.

Lavender

Matilda's classmate and friend.

Mrs. Phelps

A nice librarian. 

The Escapologist

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

The Acrobat

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. 

Doctor

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

Children’s Entertainer

A party entertainer at the start of the show.

Ensemble

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