Kudzu Playhouse's production of
#matilidakudzu
Directed by Wesley Williamson
July 17, 2020 - July 26, 2020
Hernando Performing Arts Center
Public Showtimes
July 17, 2020 at 7PM
July 18, 2020 at 2PM
July 19, 2020 at 7PM
July 20, 2020 at 3PM
July 24, 2020 at 7PM
July 25, 2020 at 2PM
July 25, 2020 at 7PM
July 26, 2020 at 3PM
Audition Workshop
January 3, 2020 6:30 pm - New Discovery Christian Church, 961 Vinson Road, Hernando, MS 38632
Audition
January 4, 2020 10:00 am - Ages 6-15, New Discovery Christian Church, 961 Vinson Road, Hernando, MS 38632
Audition
January 4, 2020 1:00 pm - Ages 16 and up, New Discovery Christian Church, 961 Vinson Road, Hernando, MS 38632
Directed by Wesley Williamson
Music Direction by Justin Wadkins
Choreography by Marissa Mathenia
WORKSHOP:
January 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
New Discovery Christian Church, 961 Vinson Road, Hernando, MS 38632
Fee: $20 per person
Participants will learn important tips for auditioning as well as meet the director and other members of the production crew.
A short dance number will be taught and used at the audition to evaluate movement, so you should come prepared to dance with appropriate clothing and shoes.
The workshop is NOT required, but is highly recommended, for those who are interested in auditioning for this show, especially children.
Register for the workshop HERE.
AUDITIONS:
January 4, 2020
Ages 6 to 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 16 and up at 1:00 p.m.
*You are strongly encouraged to audition in the time slot appropriate for your age
Dance auditions: All ages starting at 4:00 p.m.
Callbacks (if needed, by invitation only): January 5 at 4:00 p.m.
All auditions and callbacks will be held at New Discovery Christian Church, 961 Vinson Drive, Hernando, MS 38632
This production is Rated PG and is open to ages 6 and older as of opening night. No roles have been pre-cast. Please refer to character breakdown for details.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the registration process. An audition form can be downloaded HERE.
Come prepared to sing at least 16, but not more than 32, bars of one song of your choosing that is a Musical Theatre song similar in style to this show. You may sing a song from this show. You may NOT sing a capella. You may use backing tracks (on CD, iPod or smartphone), but they must not have any vocals. Piano accompaniment will be provided if needed, but you must bring sheet music in the correct key.
A short dance number will be taught and used at the audition to evaluate movement, so you should come prepared to dance with appropriate clothing and shoes.
REHEARSALS:
Begin May 9, 2020. While you should not expect to be required at every rehearsal, you are expected to provide a list of conflicts for all days between the start of rehearsals and the last day of performances. Attendance at all rehearsals during Tech Week and at all performances is mandatory.
For additional information about this production, contact us at [email protected].
ROADL DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented by special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI).
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Note: Age limits are not firm. We will cast this show to appropriately fulfill the overall look of the full cast.
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 Age: 6 to 10 (or looks that age) Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 55 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 Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Gender: Male Age: 10 to 15
Bruce
Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Gender: Male Age: 6 to 14 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender
Matilda’s classmate and friend. Gender: Female Age: 6 to 10
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45
The Escapologist
A character in a story that Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Gender: Male Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat
A character in a story that Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Gender: Female Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. Gender: Male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood’s doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Gender: Male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show. Gender: Male Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: F#3
Adult Ensemble
Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Parents (parents may also be filled by older youth ensemble members)
Youth Ensemble
Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy, and others) – ages 6 and up.
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 lovable 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!
