La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of MATILDA on Saturday, April 26, at 765 W. Central Ave.,Springboro, Ohio.
9:00 AM – CHILDREN: All children’s roles will be double cast
- Matilda Wormwood: Age 9-12 An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyondher years. she has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Strong vocally, confident with movement and dialogue. Range A3 to D5
- Michael Wormwood: Age 12-17 Matilda’s older brother. he is not very bright and favored by the parents. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue. Will also be included in adult ensemble.
- Bruce: Age 9-12 Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Confident is singing, movement, and dialogue. Range C4 to E5
- Lavender: Age 9-12 Matilda’s classmate and friend. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue.
- Child Ensemble: Classmates of Matilda 9-12 year olds. (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy). Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.
- Teen Ensemble Ages 13-17 Will be a part of children’s and adult ensemble. Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.
10:30 AM – ADULTS:
- Miss Agatha Trunchbull: Age 30 and up The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Can be either male or female. Range A2 to G4
- Miss Honey: Age 25-40 Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. she is tired of living in fear of Miss Trunchbull. Range F3 to D5
- Mrs. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda’s self absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Range A3 to F5
- Mr. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda’s uncaring father, a slimy greedy used car salesman. Range D4 to A4
- Ensemble Ages 18 and older, to be understudies as well as play the roles of Librarian Mrs. Phelps, the Escapologist, The Acrobat, Rudolpho, Doctor, Children’s Party Entertainer, Cook, Henchmen 1, 2, 3, and Parents. Strong singers and confident with movement.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show, you may sing a selection
from Matilda if you choose. An accompanist will be provided, no accapella singing
please.
Be prepared for a movement audition.
You MAY be asked to read sides from the script.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.
All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH
Rehearsals: June 9 – 21 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM)
Tech: June 22-25
Performances: June 23 – August 10. Thurs-Sun Matinees and Evenings
If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may send headshot, resume, and video to submissions@lacomedia.com
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