Auditions: Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical

Event Information

Dates: Sunday, December 5, & Monday, December 6, 2021

Times: 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Optional Callback: Tuesday, December 7 at 8 pm

Location: Memorial Opera House Auditorium, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso IN 46383

Directed by: Michael Glorioso

Show Synopsis

The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Inspired by his twisted genius, the Tony® Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also 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 thinking up new punishments for 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!

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Orchestrations and Additional Music Chris Nightingale

Based on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Rehearsal & Performance Information

Rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday 7-10pm from December 13 until February 10. As needed, there may be Saturday rehearsals and set build days.

Performances are February 11 – 27, 2022 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 2:00pm).

Casting

All races, genders, body types, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting. Those interested in auditioning should prepare 16-24 bars of music from a musical, and be ready for a dance call. Please wear appropriate attire for dancing; No bare feet or socks will be permitted on stage. If available, bring tap shoes. Those auditioning may be asked to sing or read from "Matilda – The Musical."

Please visit memorialoperahouse.com for more information and to download an editable PDF Audition Form. Completed audition forms, along with any inquiries may be emailed in advance to Vicki Zimmerman, Production Manager at vzimmerman@memorialoperahouse.com.