
MAUDITIONS


MATH will hold two audition dates for Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical:
Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, April 26th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday afternoon, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We will be holding dance auditions each day from 10:00am - 11:00am, if you would like to be cast in a leading or ensemble role, attendance at one of the dance auditions is mandatory.
Individual auditions will start at 11:00am with either monologues or sides. Please sign up for a 15 minute time slot from below, and let us know which part(s) you would like to audition for by emailing your preferred slot and a headshot to shipleyj@catskillmtn.org with the subject line: "(YOUR NAME) - MATH Matilda Audition". We will email you the appropriate sides at that time. Tandem auditions ARE allowed, if you would like to audition with a friend, or as a family, rather than solo.
We are also happy to view submitted video auditions. Once we've seen everyone, we will either cast or set up follow up auditions for chemistry reads.
Performance dates for Matilda are as follows:
Thursday, July 2nd, 6:00PM
Friday, July 3rd, 2:00PM, 6:00PM
Sunday, July 5th, 2:00PM
A preliminary rehearsal schedule is listed below.
More specific rehearsals will be determined by the cast and conflicts.
Audition location:
ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 6050 MAIN STREET, TANNERSVILLE, NY
AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS:
Saturday, April 25th:
10:00AM-11:00AM Dance Audition (group)
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3:45PM
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4:30PM
4:45PM
5:00PM
Sunday, April 26th:
10:00AM-11:00AM Dance Audition (group)
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Please peruse the information below, and then email shipleyj@catskillmtn.org with the following:
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SUBJECT LINE: (YOUR NAME) - MATH Matilda Audition
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Part you are auditioning for (can be multiple)
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Resume (if you have one--if not a brief paragraph about you)
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Headshot (if you have one--snapshot if not)
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Preferred time slot
VIDEO: email shipleyj@catskillmtn.org and you will be put in touch with the director for further instructions. These should be submitted by the day of auditions (April 25th) in order to be considered alongside in-person auditions.
All parts are open and available.
Non-Equity, high-level community theater (no monetary compensation, no fees charged for participation). Equal opportunity casting.
CONFLICTS: Please bring your conflicts to auditions, where you will be provided with a projected rehearsal schedule. (Also found below.)
Audition sides available upon submission.
VOLUNTEERS: We welcome volunteers who would like to be involved in all aspects of the productions. Please email shipleyj@catskillmtn.org to learn more about costume design, set design and build out, painting, stage management, ushering, and other opportunities to support community theater!
Show Breakdown
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!
Character Breakdown
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 presenting
Age: 10-13, depending on ability
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
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 presenting
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda's brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 10 to 15
Bruce
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Age: 7 to 14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend. Loud and kooky - likes to have fun – big personality.
Age: 7 to 14
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Amanda
Part of the Ensemble
Nigel
Part of the Ensemble
Eric
Part of the Ensemble
Alice
Part of the Ensemble
Hortensia
Part of the Ensemble
Tommy
Part of the Ensemble
Cook
Part of the Ensemble
Henchmen 1, 2, & 3
Part of the Ensemble
Parents
Part of the Ensemble
Preliminary Rehearsal Schedule
Please note:
We will be filling in details like call sheets once we have the cast. This is to gauge your availability. Also note that the schedule currently ends in June, as tech week details have yet to be sorted as well. Please plan to be engaged fully end of June/early July.
Saturday, May 2nd (Location TBD)
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1:00PM - 5:00PM
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Read-Through and Meet/Greet
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All Called
Sunday May 3rd - (Location TBD)
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2:00PM - 5:00PM
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Music with Sarah Mahoney
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ALL CALLED
Monday May 4th - (Location TBD)
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
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Music with Sarah Mahoney
Tuesday May 5th - (Location TBD)
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
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Music with Sarah Mahoney
Saturday May 9th - (Location TBD)
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2:00PM - 5:00PM
Monday May 11th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday May 12th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday May 16th
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Music with Sarah Mahoney
Monday May 18th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday May 19th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday May 23rd
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
Monday May 25th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday May 26th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday May 30th
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
June
Monday June 1st
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday June 2nd
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday June 6th
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
Monday June 8th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday June 9th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday June 13th
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
Monday June 15th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday June 16th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday June 20th
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
Monday June 22th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday June 23rd
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Friday June 26th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
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TECH WEEK BEGINS
Saturday June 27th
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1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sunday June 28th
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TBD
Monday June 29th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday June 30th
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5:30PM - 8:30PM
TECH WEEK, JULY 1-5th
TBD