Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.

Synopsis:
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. To escape a difficult home life with parents who mistreat her, Matilda finds refuge in reading books and creating her own stories. When she is sent to school, Matilda makes new friends in her classmates but they all face an imposing enemy:
Miss Agatha Trunchbull, the tyrannical and cruel headmistress, who hates children and proves it through her excessive and inventive forms of discipline. Matilda also finds companionship in her teacher, Miss
Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Throughout the show Matilda uses her bravery,
ingenuity, and just a little telekinesis to inspire Miss Honey and her classmates to stand up against the
injustices they face, culminating in a raucous revolt against Miss Trunchbull!

Production Team:
Directed by Courtney Murphy
Musical Direction by Dan Chien
Choreography by Emily Gorton

What to expect at auditions:
All those participating in auditions will be asked to sing a section of “Naughty” for their initial audition
piece. The music director will go over this piece on the day of auditions but it is highly recommended to
review it in advance. Additional callback cuts for some specific characters are also listed below the
character description. The creative team will ask some auditoners to sing from those cuts on the day of
auditions as well so it is advisable to be familiar with those cuts also. A link to the songs on YouTube and
the sheet music can be found below. Actors will be asked to learn an excerpt of choreography from the
show, so please be sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to allow for comfortable movement. In
addition to the vocal and dance auditions, those auditioning may be asked to read from the script.

Character Descriptions and Audition Cuts:
General Audition Cut: “Naughty”
Naughty - Matilda, Jr. (youtube.com) (00:45-1:09)
Pickup to Measure 29 through Measure 42

The Little Kids

Matilda Wormwood
The hero of the show. She’s brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind, despite growing up in difficult
circumstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her
reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an
effort to defeat Trunchbull.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Callback cut: “Quiet”
Quiet - Matilda, Jr. - YouTube

Please familiarize yourself with the entirety of the song for callbacks (we may pick a shorter
selection based on the number of individuals called back for this role)

Bruce
One of Matilda’s schoolmates. He has the bad luck to get caught after eating Trunchbull’s cake. Bruce
goes through quite a transformation throughout the show and has some important solos.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Callback Cut: “Revolting Children”
Revolting Children - Matilda, Jr. (youtube.com) (00:00-00:50)
Measure 1 through the “Battle Cry” in measure 19

Eric
A student at school with Matilda. He has several singing solos throughout the show. He also has some
featured acting moments as one of Matilda’s schoolmates.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Amanda
A student at school with Matilda. Amanda has a few solos and lines throughout the show..
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Lavender
One of the kids at school with Matilda. She is kind and bright (though not as brilliant as Matilda) and
quickly decides that Matilda is her best friend.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Nigel
One of the kids at school with Matilda. He is enthusiastic, sweet, and always in a bit of a panic. Nigel has
a few solos and some great featured moments in the show.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Hortensia
Hortensia is a classmate of Matilda. Matilda’s classmates all have several lines and singing solos.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Alice
Alice is a classmate of Matilda. Matilda’s classmates all have several lines and singing solos.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Tommy
Tommy is a classmate of Matilda. Matilda’s classmates all have several lines and singing solos.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Michael
Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his father’s eye. This is a hilarious
supporting role for an actor with great comedic timing, as Michael’s contributions to the scene usually
function as deadpan one-liners.
Gender: Male

The “Adults” and Big Kids

Miss Honey
A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her
own desperate circumstances.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Callback Cut: “This Little Girl”
This Little Girl - Matilda, Jr. (youtube.com)
Please familiarize yourself with the entirety of the song for callbacks (we may pick a shorter
selection based on the number of individuals called back for this role)

Agatha Trunchbull
The quintessential terrifying tyrant. As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up
arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments. The Trunchbull can be
played by an individual of any gender (though the character is female). The role requires a strong
character actor and singer who can command the stage and embody Trunchbull’s larger-than-life villainy.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Callback Cut: “The Hammer”
The Hammer - Matilda, Jr. (youtube.com) (00:00-00:57)
Measure 1- Measure 40 (we may pick a shorter selection based on the number of individuals
called back for this role)

Mr. Wormwood
Matilda’s father. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. Though Mr. Wormwood
is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny.
Gender: Male

Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda’s mother. Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves
to read. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees
on TV. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day.
Gender: Female
 

Mrs. Phelps
The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matilda’s stories. Mrs.Phelps will also double as a Big Kid for some
scenes.
Gender: Female

Escapologist
A character of Matilda’s creation in the story she recounts to Mrs.Phelps. They have one small singing
solo. The Escapologist will also double as a Big Kid for some scenes.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F3
Vocal range bottom: E3

Acrobat
A product of Matilda’s imagination in the story she recounts to Mrs.Phelps. They have one small singing
solo. The Acrobat will also double as a Big Kid for some scenes.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4

Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood’s self-obsessed dance teacher. This is a hilarious featured role for a comedic performer
who moves well. Rudolpho will double as a Big Kid in some scenes.
Gender: Male

Sergei
A customer swindled by Mr. Wormwood. Though he shows up looking for payback, Matilda has had quite
enough of revenge, and Sergei lets the Wormwoods escape. Sergei will double as a Big Kid in some
scenes.
Gender: Male

The Ensemble
Ensemble roles include Little Kids, Big Kids, Mums, Dads, the Cook, the Mechanic, and Russians. Big
Kids will double other ensemble roles