the musical

AUDITION DATES: Saturday, June 12TH & Sunday, June 13TH at 1PMPERFORMANCE DATES: September 3-19, 2o212022

BASIC INFOIn-Person Auditions will be:

Saturday, June 12th at 1pm & Sunday, June 13th at 1pmVideo auditions are allowed but are due by Thursday, June 10th and

anybody called back is required to attend in person*ALL CALLBACKS BY INVITATION ONLY*

The auditions will be held at:The Owen Theatre

225 Metcalf St, Conroe, Texas 77301

How auditions will work:Your initial audition will only be Vocal and Dance unless you

are asked to read a specific character’s monologue. For your vocal audition, please prepare: 16 bars or :30 – 1:30

of a song in the style of the show. No piano accompanist will be provided so make sure you bring your own instrumental music on your device.

*Acapella will not be accepted*For your dance audition, please bring clothes and shoes that you can

comfortably move in.

For Callbacks:Monologues and callback songs are provided for each character so it’s wise to know these ahead of time if you’re really interested in the part. This is

not required, but suggested!*All characters will have a Southern British accent, please see following

page for how to properly achieve this dialect.*Please check the rehearsal calendar BEFORE auditions to make sure this

show will work with your schedule. Conflicts will affect casting.

ARTISTIC TEAM:Director: Adam Isbell

Assistant Director: Rebecca McDowellMusic Director: Meredith Fisk

Choreographer: Cricket Pepper

MATILDA – Southern British Accent British vs. American – MOUTH more CLOSED; Push LIPS OUT

You do this & the British accent comes more naturally.

A :GRASS = GRAHSS

BATH = BAHTHDANCE = DAHNCE

“OH” SOUND:HOT = OTE

NOT = NOTEWATER= WOH TAH

WHAT= WOHTSTOP = STOPE

R: NOT PRONOUNCED at the END of a word(Only pronounced if a VOWEL FOLLOWS: RED; BORING)

BITTER = BITTAHLIAR = LIE AH

FATHER= FAH THATEACHER = TEACHAHEITHER = EYE THAH

COURSE = COSEPARTY = PAHTY

T: PRONOUNCED BETWEEN VOWELS CITY = CITTY (not CIDY)

WHATEVER = WHATT – EVAH (not Whadever)(Pronounced EVEN if next word starts with a vowel: BUT IT ALSO = BUTT

ITT ALSO)

DIPTHONGS: NEW = NEE YOUDUKE = DEWK

DUTY = DYOU TEEEAR = EE YAH

HARRY POTTER = HAIRWI POTAHSCHEDULE = SHED JOOLTUESDAY = CHEWS DAY

MATILDA

About Matilda:An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Likable and charismatic, not annoying or pretentious. Honest and unassuming, but with a prankster streak and a strong sense of justice.

What I’m looking for:Must be a very strong singer and actress, equally. Strong dancing skills preferred but not required. This is a very demanding role so maturity, preparedness and stamina are a must; The actress needs really clear diction and a sharp memory for extremely long monologues; Age range 8-12

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read these after your initial vocal audition*1. Oh yes. You see unfortunately, Nigel suffers from the rare but chronic sleep disorder,

narcolepsy. The condition is characterized by the sufferer experiencing bouts of chronic fatigue and falling suddenly asleep, often without knowing or any warning at all. You see

he fell asleep and we put him in the coats for safety. Didn’t we? Didn’t we?

2. At night the escapologist’s daughter cried herself to sleep alone in her room. She never

said a single word about the evil aunt’s bullying as she didn’t want to cause a fuss and so she suffered in silence. This only encouraged the woman to greater cruelties, until one day, she exploded: (as evil aunt) ‘You are a useless, filthy, nasty little...creep!’ And she beat her, and threw her into a dank, dark, dusty cellar, locked the door and went out.

Call back song:Quiet-“Quiet- Matilda the Musical backing track with lyrics” by Georgia Heyes

Start at beginning-1:40 “Have you ever wondered...”*Suggested to familiarize yourself with “Naughty” as well*

MISS JENNIFER HONEY

About Miss Honey:Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Sweet, honest, caring, and intelligent, Miss Honey is timid but willing to become brave and stand up to bullies in order to protect her students

What I’m looking for:Must be a lovely, strong singer and a strong enough actor to make the role truly compelling. Must be extremely likable and sincere.

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*I’m not strong like you, Matilda. You see, my father died when I was young, Magnus was his name. He was very kind. But when he was gone, my aunt

became my legal guardian. She was mean and cruel like you can hardly imagine. And then, when I got my job as a teacher, she presented me with a bill for looking after me all those years. She’d written everything down: every tea bag, every electricity bill, every tin of beans. And she made me

sign a contract to pay her back every penny. She even produced a document that said my father had given her his entire house.

Callback song:My House- “Matilda the Musical- my house (instrumental)” by strike30Start at 2:34-end “This is my house...”

MISS AGATHA TRUNCHBULL*Can be played by a man or a woman*

About Trunchbull:The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Male in female clothing/makeup/hair, or female. A cruel and sadistic person, but not a brute or brash -rather, sly and conniving, cunning and slinky.; slightly maniacal

What I’m looking for:Above all, must be a strong character actor with a good sense of physicality and characterization. Strong singer and dancer preferred. Diction is super important, needs to enunciate very well; Needs to be extremely unlikable but still able to deliver lines in a comedic way.

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*

I shall crush you! I shall pound you, I shall dissect you, madam! I shall strap you to a table and perform experiments on you. All of those disgusting little slugs

shall suffer the most appalling indignities because of you-yes you! ….Miserable collection of excuses for children, And you, madam, standing there like the squitof all squits, are it’s beating heart. But I am no match for you and I tell you that

there is nothing that I shall not do, no length to which I shall not go, no punishment I shall not inflict, no ear I shall not stretch back, no finger I shall

not...what is it?...what is it? Get it off me! Get it off me….it’s heading north!..I’ve got a newt in my knickers. I’ve got a newt in my knickers! I’ve got a

newt in my knickers!

Callback song:The Hammer- “the hammer”-Matilda the Musical [Karaoke/Instrumental] by EJM InstrumentalsStart at :35-1:53 “as I stepped up to the circle did I change my plan?...

*Suggested to familiarize yourself with “The Smell of Rebellion” as well*

MR. WORMWOOD

About Mr. Wormwood:Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman, unintentionally hilarious. He’s cruel, abusive and dishonest and insists that Matilda is a boy.

What I’m looking for:Must be a VERY strong character actor and comedian; improv and dance skills preferred. Must also be a relatively strong singer. Needs to be extremely unlikable but able to keep the audience laughing.

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*

Brand new stock sir. Yes sir, completely different cars, sir. Green hair? Yeah, it was erm, national green hair day, a celebration of all the wonderful green

things in the world, like...lettuce and...snot. Tomorrow at one? Absolutely, sir. Bye-bye, sir. Dosvidoodah. (hangs up. to nearby mechanic) Now that is how you

do…(He goes to take his hat off but finds it is stuck to his head) What the? (Furious bout of trying to pull hat off. He begins to panic, yanking his hat

ferociously. Remembers mechanic, who is standing there staring at him) I’m gonna leave this on. Looks like rain.

Callback song:Telly- “Telly (Matilda)[Piano Accompaniment] by KTB Music

Start at 2:12-end “All I know I learned from Telly...”

MRS. WORMWOOD

About Mrs. Wormwood:Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. She is clearly up to no good with her dance partner and has little care or patience with her family

What I’m looking for:Must be a VERY strong comedic/character actress, dancer, and singer able to carry off a sizable comedic role. She must be unlikable but keep the audience engaged and laughing.

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*

Escapologist he says! What about me then? I’ve got a whole house to look after-dinners don’t microwave themselves you know! If you’re an

escapologist I must be an acrobat to balance the lot- the world’s greatest acrobat. I am off to bleach my roots and I shan’t be talking to you for the

rest of the evening, you...horrid little man!

Callback song:Loud- “Loud backing track karaoke instrumental Matilda” by Sing Broadway Now

Start with “you have got to be...” a ccapella then beginning of instrumental (“...loud”) through :55 *belt preferred at end*

MRS. PHELPS

About Mrs. Phelps:A kindly librarian and Matilda’s friend. She is extremely likable and compassionate if not a little naive. She is a huge fan of Matilda’s stories and gets completely consumed in them.

What I’m looking for:She has no songs or dancing but many lines. Needs to be

able to convey multiple emotions believably as Matilda’s stories are a

rollercoaster of emotions.

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*

A few days later, the acrobat and the escapologists’ daughter received a letter from a solicitor. It said that her parents’ will had mysteriously

turned up and she was now the owner of the beautiful old house which had up until that moment, been owned by the evil aunt- one Agatha

Trunchbull. She moved in immediately and she was very happy, happier than she had ever been in her entire life.

BRUCE

About Bruce:Matilda's classmate. He is subject to punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Bruce is a genuine, kind boy with a fondness for sweets; his spirit is broken by the Trunchbull but he bounces back stronger than ever.

What I’m looking for:Must be a very strong actor and singer with monologues, scenes, and solos. Strong dance skills preferred but not required. He is likable and funny. This role requiresphysical comedy. Age 6-12

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*

Okay, look, alright, I stole the cake. And honestly I was really, definitely, sort of almost thinking about owning up...maybe? But the thing was I

was having a lot of trouble with my belly. You see, the Trunchbull’s cake was so good that I’d scoffed it down too quick and now it was beginning

to fight back. (his belly rumbles) Oops. See?

Callback song:Revolting Children- “Revolting Children Karaoke” by Kailey Steele

Start at beginning-:50 “Whoa-ohhhhh...”

LAVENDER

About Lavender:Matilda's classmate and best friend. Lavender is squeaky and super-adorable, and what she lacks in intelligence she makes up for in enthusiasm and friendliness.

What I’m looking for:Must be a very strong actor and singer with monologues, featured scenes, and solos throughout. Strong dance skills preferred. She is extremely likable, if not a little bit mischievous. Age 6-12

Audition Monologue:*You MAY be asked to read this after your initial vocal audition*

Hello. I’m Lavender by the way. Matilda’s best friend. There’s a bit coming up that’s all about me. Well, not exactly about me, but I play a big part in it. But I’m not

gonna say what happens because I don’t want to spoil it for you. *pause* Alright, look, what I do is I volunteer to get the Trunchbull a jug of water.

And then...No! I don’t want to tell you anymore because I don’t want to ruin it!*Pause* Well on the way back I find a newt. A newt is like a really ugly lizard that lives in water, so I pick it up and- No! I will not say any more! *Starts to go, but

really this time* I’m going to put the newt in the Trunchbull’s jug! It’s going to be brilliant!

ESCAPOLOGIST & ACROBAT

About the Acrobat & Escapologist:Characters in Matilda’s stories. They are a husband and wife who are deeply in love and tormented by the wife’s sister. Their story is a tragic one but touching and sincere.

What I’m looking for:They both need to be able to sing, dance and act. The escapologist has multiple solos that are full of raw emotion. He needs to be compassionate and endearing. The acrobat has to be able to move really well with minimal singing. She must be beautiful and graceful.

Audition Monologue for Escapologist:*You MAY be asked to read these after your initial vocal audition*

1. ‘Have I been so wrapped up in my grief for my wife that I have forgotten the one thing that

mattered to us most? I love you so much, my daughter, I shall spend the rest of my life making it up to you. We shall be together forever.’

2. ’This demon, this villain, this monster! She has sullied the memory of my wife, she has

betrayed the trust of her own sister, she has shown cruelty to the most precious reality of my marriage. Bullying children is her game, is it? Then let us see what this creature thinks she can do

when the wrath of a grown man stands before her!’

Callback song For Escapologist:I’m Here- “I’m here Acrobat Story IV backing track instrumental Matilda” by Sing

Broadway Now Start at :22-1:10 “Dont cry. I am here little girl...”

MICHAEL WORMWOOD

About Michael:Matilda's slightly older brother. He is a deadpan comedic character, with various lines and “bits” throughout the show. He is very slow and aloof.

What I’m looking for:Must be a strong actor with sharp delivery and comedic timing. He might possibly double as a big kid. Needs to be a decent singer, Age 13-17

RUDOLPHO

About Rudolpho:Mrs. Wormwood’s flamboyant dancing partner. Good looking and self absorbed

What I’m looking for:Must be a strong dancer with a good singing voice. Needs an Italian accent and a great sense of physical comedy.

THE ENTERTAINER AND ENSEMBLE

About The Entertainer:The Entertainer is a sort of magical narrator for our story, playing a variety of roles throughout the show and singing various songs .ROLES INCLUDE: Children’s entertainer, Dr., Judge, Cook, Sergei (Russian accent) and possibly a Big kid

*Must be a strong character actor able to embody different roles using physicality and accents, as well as a strong singer.*

Adult Ensemble roles:*Please note that members of the adult ensemble will bedoubling and/or tripling as each of these roles*

ParentsNurseBig Kids“Loud” dancersHenchmen

Youth Ensemble roles:Amanda

NigelEric

AliceHortensia

Tommy