Auditions for Matilda!

Join us for MATILDA, a new musical adventure by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin, based on the classic book by Roald Dahl.

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!

Direction by TJ Lukacsina

Produced by Kelsey Meiklejohn Bowen

Music Direction by Chris Pinder

Choreography by Rikki Howie

Details:

Auditions are Saturday, February 8th from 1-4 PM, and Monday, February 10th from 7-10 PM. Child actors are asked to audition during the first hour of each of these slots: 1-2 PM on February 8th, and 7-8 PM on February 10th. Auditions are at the Bowie Playhouse (16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD 20715). Doors will open before auditions start, please arrive promptly. Callbacks will be Saturday, Feb 15th at 1 pm by invitation only.

Those who wish to audition may attend either the Saturday or Monday auditions. Please keep Saturday afternoon (Feb. 15th) clear in case you are called back. If you are needed for callbacks, you will be notified by phone and/or email by during the week.

Regular rehearsals will be held on Tuesday nights (7-10 PM), Thursday nights (7-10 PM), and Saturdays (11 AM - 3 PM). Not all actors will be required for all regular rehearsals. Technical rehearsals run every night of the week leading up to opening (5/24 - 5/28.)

Performances are May 29 - June 27, Fridays through Sundays, at the Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD). Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 PM, and Sundays are at 3 PM. Our closing performance on Saturday, June 27th is a 3 PM matinee.

We welcome non-traditional casting - all ages, sizes, ethnicities, and gender identities are encouraged to audition. No roles have been pre-cast. (The roles of Matilda and other children may be double-cast, at the director's discretion.)

Audition Preparation:

-If you have one, please bring a theatrical resume for the production team. We will take headshots during the audition to be used as part of the audition process.

-Please bring a written list of any and all possible conflicts that you have or may have from March through May.

-Prepare a vocal piece, no more thn 32 bars in length, that shows your vocal and acting range and provide sheet music in the correct key. Please do not use selections from this show. An accompanist will be provided.

-There will be a required dance audition - please arrive dressed to move.