CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
PLEASE NOTE: All characters in this show speak with a British accent.
MATILDA WORMWOOD:
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano
Singing: Many songs
Dialogue: A tremendous amount
Dancing: Some
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MATILDA in one of these scenes: "Matilda & Miss Honey," "Matilda & Mrs Phelps" or "Matilda & Sergei."
MISS HONEY:
Matilda's kind-hearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Vocal Range: Soprano
Singing: Many songs
Dialogue: A lot
Dancing: Not much, but does some ballroom dancing in "Loud."
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MISS HONEY in one of thes scenes: "Trunchbull & Miss Honey” or "Matilda & Miss Honey."
MISS AGATHA TRUNCHBULL:
The tyrannical headmistess at Matilda's school who despises children. She used to be a hammer thrower in the Olympics.
Vocal Range: Alto
Singing: A lot
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: Not much, but there are calisthenics in "The Smell of Rebellion"
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of TRUNCHBULL in the scene: “Trunchbull & Miss Honey.”
MR WORMWOOD:
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass
Singing: Several songs
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: Not much
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MR WORMWOOD in the scene: "Mr & Mrs Wormwood”
MRS WORMWOOD:
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Must be a very strong dancer.
Vocal Range: Soprano
Singing: Several songs
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: Quite a bit, including ballroom dancing
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MRS WORMWOOD in the scene: "Mr & Mrs Wormwood”
MICHAEL WORMWOOD:
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Singing: None
Dialogue: Minimal, but must have excellent comic timing
Dancing: None
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MR WORMWOOD in the scene: "Mr & Mrs Wormwood”
MRS PHELPS:
A kind librarian who loves to hear Matilda’s stories..
Singing: None
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: None
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MRS PHELPS in the scene: "Matilda & Mrs Phelps”
BRUCE:
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Must be a strong dancer.
Vocal Range: Tenor
Singing: Several songs
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: A lot
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MATILDA in the scene: "Matilda & Miss Honey"
LAVENDER:
Matilda's classmate and friend. Must be a strong dancer.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano
Singing: Several songs
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: Quite a bit
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MATILDA in the scene: "Matilda & Miss Honey"
RUDOLPHO:
Mrs Wormwood’s ballroom dance instructor.
Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass
Singing: Some
Dialogue: A bit
Dancing: Quite a lot. Must be a strong ballroom dancer.
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MR WORMWOOD in the scene: "Mr & Mrs Wormwood"
SERGEI:
The head of the Russian mafia.
Vocal Range: Bass
Singing: A bit
Dialogue: One large scene that includes several lines in Russian.
Dancing: None
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of SERGEI in the scene: "Sergei & Matilda"
DOCTOR:
The OB-GYN who delivers Mailda.
Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone
Singing: One very big solo
Dialogue: One very important scene
Dancing: None
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of DOCTOR in the scene: "Doctor & Mrs Wormwood”
ESCAPOLOGIST:
A character in the story that Matilda tells Mrs. Phelps … or is he?
Vocal Range: Baritone
Singing: A bit, including some harmony
Dialogue: Quite a bit
Dancing: A bit
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of DOCTOR in the scene: "Doctor & Mrs Wormwood”
ACROBAT:
A character in the story that Matilda tells Mrs Phelps ... or is she?
Vocal Range: Soprano
Singing: A bit
Dialogue: Just a bit
Dancing: A bit
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MISS HONEY in the scene: "Matilda & Miss Honey”
LITTLE KIDS ENSEMBLE:
Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy. These are all dancing roles. Shorter than 5’3” preferred for these roles, but not necessary.
Vocal Range: All different ranges
Singing: Many songs
Dialogue: Some
Dancing: A lot
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MATILDA in one of these scenes: "Matilda & Miss Honey,” "Matilda & Mrs Phelps," or "Sergei & Matilda"
BIG KIDS ENSEMBLE:
These are all dancing roles. 5’3” or taller preferred for these roles, but not necessary.
Vocal Range: All different ranges
Singing: Many songs
Dialogue: Some
Dancing: A lot
If you would like to audition for this part, please read the part of MATILDA in one of these scenes: "Matilda & Miss Honey,” "Matilda & Mrs Phelps," or "Sergei & Matilda"
Other Actors will be Adult Ensemble:
Russain Henchmen, Parents (several solos in "Miracle"), Children's Entertainer (solo in "Miracle"), Mechanic, Dance Competition Judges, the Cook