Atlanta Lyric Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (EST)
Break 3:30 to 4:30
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members may make an appointment by emailing auditions@atlantalyrictheatre.com. AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
LOA $454/ week
SEEKING
Equity Actors/singers for various roles. See breakdown
www.atlantalyric.com
PREPARATION
Please prepare a musical theatre song in the style of the show. You are welcome to sing a song from Matilda if you so choose. Bring your sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided. No Video Submissions. You may be asked to dance- please bring appropriate dance attire.
LOCATION
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
548 S Marietta Pky
Marietta, GA 30067
PERSONNEL
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Book by Dennis Kelly
Expected in attendance at Audition:
Director- Bethany Okie
Choreographer- Ricardo Aponte
Music Director- Amanda Wansa Morgan
Artistic Director- Mary Nye Bennett
OTHER DATES
Callbacks TBA
First rehearsal: May 18, 2020
Opening: Friday June 12, 2020
Closing: Sunday June 28, 2020
OTHER
An Equity Stage Manager has already been hired for this production. To be considered for future Stage Management jobs please submit resume to Spolhemus@atlantalyrictheatre.com. Company manager, Stephanie Polhemus, will be in attendance at the audition.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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.
BREAKDOWN
Matilda Wormwood- An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Age: 6 to 10
Miss Agatha Trunchbull- The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Gender: Any. Age: 35 to 55.
Miss Honey- Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Age: 25 to 40.
Mr. Wormwood- Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Age: 35 to 45.
Mrs. Wormwood- Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Age 35-45.
Michael Wormwood- Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Age: 10 to 15.
Bruce- Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Age: 7 to 14
Lavender- Matilda's classmate and friend. Age: 7 to 10
Mrs. Phelps- A nice librarian.
The Escapologist- A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
The Acrobat- A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Rudolpho- Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Doctor- Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Children’s Entertainer- A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Ensemble-Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.
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 audition.
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