The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Based on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl Director: Sandy Kosovich Peck Musical Director: Dave Thomas Choreographer: Michelle Sohm Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Auditions - APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: Sunday, August 25, 2024 - beginning at 2:00 pm - Room 156 Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - beginning at 6:45 pm - Room 156 Callbacks by invitation only: Thursday, August 29, 2024 The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 951–7500, x103 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Click here to take you directly to the Sign Up Genius to make your appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-50663444-matilda#/ Production Dates – November 29-Decemer 22, 2024 Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Two DOUBLE Saturdays, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm – November 30 & December 7 Rehearsals begin – Monday, October 7, 2024 Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:45-10:00 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm OR 5:00 – 9:00 pm Casting Information:  * Needed: Cast of approximately 35+ * All roles are available, 15+ principal/featured roles plus ensemble * All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. * Auditions are open to all actors ages 13 to adult * No AEA contracts are available for this production. Audition Requirements:  * Come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. * Bring sheet music in the proper key. * An accompanist will play for all auditioners. * Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning October 7, 2024. This includes any school or work activities/events, sports activities/events and classes that would cause a missed scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (November 24-27) and ALL performances. No rehearsal on Thanksgiving, November 28. * Please bring a headshot (school picture or snapshot will do). * Résumés will be accepted (not required) .   ROLES AVAILABLE: 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: 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 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 Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Gender: female Vocal range top: A4 - Vocal range bottom: D4 Rudolpho - Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 - Vocal range bottom: D#3 Doctor - Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 - Vocal range bottom: C3 Children’s Entertainer – A party entertainer at the start of the show. Gender: male Vocal range top: Eb4 - Vocal range bottom: F#3 Ensemble Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents. Any questions, contact Ann Hedger at ahedger@fineartsassociation.org . 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