MATILDA THE MUSICAL- Chicago EPA Fireside Theatre | Fort Atkinson, WI
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Thursday, March 14, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Dinner Theatre
$745 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in MATILDA THE MUSICAL (see breakdown).
Performers of all ethnicities, physical types, gender identities, and ages are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Porchlight Music Theatre (Rehearsal Space) 4200 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Director - Justin Brill
Choreographer - Shanna VanderWerker
Musical Director - Mary Ehlinger
Production Stage Manager - MJ Bernhardt
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Producer - Ed Flesch
Choreographer - Shanna VanderWerker
First rehearsal - July 1, 2024
Opening - July 18, 2024
Closing - August 25, 2024
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EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Matilda Wormwood (she/her) - 6 to 10 yrs old - range A3 to D5 An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. A dynamic and resilient energy is at her core.
Miss Agatha Trunchbull (any pronouns) - 30’s to 50’s - range A2 to G4 The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. NOTE: Comfortability with stage violence and bullying is required in this role.
Miss Honey (she/her) - 20’s to 40’s - range F3 to D5 Matilda's kindhearted teacher, a warm and engaging energy that has been suppressed for years. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Mr. Wormwood (he/him) - 30’s to 40’s - range D3 to A4 Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Has a strong understanding of physical comedy.
Mrs. Wormwood (she/her) - 30’s to 40’s - range A3 to F5 Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Has a strong understanding of physical comedy.
Mrs. Phelps (she/her) - any age A nice librarian. Caring and curious. NOTE: Possible understudy track for Miss Trunchbull.
The Escapologist (he/him) - 20s to 40s - range C3 to A4 A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Also will double the Doctor.
The Acrobat (she/her) - 20s to 40s - range D4 to A4 A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Rudolpho (he/him) - 20s to 40s - range D#3 to A4.
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