*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