Auditions for DHT's "MATILDA THE MUSICAL"
MATILDA AUDITIONS
FRIDAY, MAY 24 (Age 13+, Adults)*
SATURDAY, MAY 25 (Ages 8-12)*
SUNDAY, MAY 26 (Ages 8-12, Age 13+, Adults)*
*SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS
The Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. A Hawaii Premiere.
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. Even under Miss Honey’s watch, however, Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing. 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, and could be the school’s saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, and catchy songs, MATILDA is a joyous girl-power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Book by
Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by
Tim Minchin
Directed by
Bryce Chaddick
Musical Direction by
Phil Hidalgo
Choreography by
Natalie Jolly Uehara
ROLES:
Matilda- An imaginative, precocious and prodigious young girl, wise far beyond her years. She adores reading and writing, is incredibly inquisitive and is often in her head unless compelled to tell a story. She is not overly bubbly or friendly like most children her age, and has an air of sweet sadness about her. She never sees herself as a victim and always stands up to injustice and bullies.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 12
Strong singer, actor, dancer
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull -The tyrannical headmistress who, aside from cake and shot put, despises most things- especially children. She maintains rigid discipline at her school leading with absolute fear and intimidation, and believes in the moral rigor of soul-crushing physical education. A grown-up bully.
Gender: Male or Female
Strong singer, comedic actor & physical comedy
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Mr. Wormwood - Matilda's uncaring, neglectful father who resents her for not only being a girl, but her embarrassing habit of reading books. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman, who prides himself in scamming others and learning everything he needs to know from the telly.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Strong singer, comedic actor, mover
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood - Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother. An avid-TV watcher and not-very-talented amateur ballroom dancer. Loud-mouthed and tacky, she often forgets she has a family and is continually unfaithful and unhappy.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
Strong singer, comedic actor, dancer
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Honey - Lovely but fragile young teacher who loves learning almost as much as she loves children. Over-analytical, over-anxious but full of compassion.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 40
Strong singer, dramatic actor
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Classmates - All children’s roles will be ages 8-14. Strong dancing, singing and acting. Roles include: Nigel, Bruce, Eric, Tommy, Amanda, Alice, Hortensia, Lavender. A little bit of naughtiness will be considered.
Big Kid Ensemble- Plays both students & adults from ages 13-19. Strong dancing, singing and acting. Naughtiness recommended.
Grown-Ups-Singing/DancingAdult actors from ages 18-93 and will play a variety of roles, including: Escapologist, Cook, Henchmen, Miss Phelps, Acrobat, Doctor, Rudolpho, Entertainer, Parents. Naughtiness required.
REHEARSALS
Wednesday, May 29 – Friday, June 7
6-10 pm (Mondays off)
Tuesday, June 11 – Friday, July 5
7-10 pm (Mondays off)
Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11
5-10 pm
All Saturdays, 2-6 pm
All Sundays, 2-6 pm
Rehearsals run from Wednesday, May 29 through Thursday, July 11.
PERFORMANCES
MATILDA runs from Friday, July 12 through Sunday, August 4, with a possible extension through Aug. 11.
Performance schedule:
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays 7:30 pm
Saturdays 3:00 pm, 7:30 pm
Sundays 4:00 pm
Special Sponsor Night Performances:
Wednesday, July 24, 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 31, 7:30pm
*AUDITIONS:
Children will be asked to prepare a short poem, story or monologue AND to sing no more than 32 bars of anything they’d like. They should arrive prepared to sing with sheet music in their own key (no transpositions on site, no tapes, no Karaoke, no a capella). They will also be taught a dance from the show. Please bring appropriate footwear.
Big Kids & Adults will be asked to prepare 32 bars of any song they’d like. They should arrive prepared to sing with sheet music in their own key (no transpositions on site, no tapes, no Karaoke, no a capella). You may be asked to read sides from script and you may also be asked to learn a short dance from the show. Please bring appropriate footwear.
Resumes and headshots are optional, but encouraged. If possible, please bring a recent photo.
ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE
520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
ADULT/BIG KID (Age 13+) ROLES:
By appointment:
Friday, 5/24, 7-9:30 pm
Sunday, 5/26, 2-3 pm
Schedule appointment through ahnyachang@gmail.com
Without appointment:
Friday, 5/24, 7-10 pm
Sunday, 5/26, 2-3 pm
Walk-in auditioners will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
CHILD ROLES:
By appointment:
Saturday, 5/25, 2-6 pm
Schedule appointment through ahnyachang@gmail.com
Without appointment:
Sunday, 5/26, 3-6 pm
Walk-in auditioners will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shooting Stars Auditions
When : Saturday June 15th, 2019 Sign up at 1:00pm, auditions begin at 1:30pm.
Where : The Chapel on the campus of KCC. The large white building with spire, entrance on Monsarrat Ave. Parking available.
We have several positions opening up for new Shooting Stars, ages 8 to 16. We are looking not just for talent, but for spirit and personality. Weekly training is given in voice, dance and performance presentation.
Please come prepared with age appropriate sheet music in the correct key signature, preferably memorized. Broadway or Disney style music preferred. Please, no pop, hip hop, or rock music. No karaoke tapes or a cappella, you must have sheet music.
Please come dressed in comfortable clothes that are suitable for dance. Closed toe shoes are required, though it is not necessary that they be dance shoes. No slippers or bare feet.
There will be 2 dance combinations, jazz and tap, given by the instructors. Previous dance experience is a plus!
The summer session of Shooting Stars will begin on June 23rd.
For any questions, please contact John Rampage at 733-0277 X 302.
To be added to the email list to receive notifications on upcoming auditions please email shootingstars@diamondheadtheatre.com.