MATILDA Equity Principal Auditions - National Tour Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions - 2 days
Tuesday, September 2nd 2014
Friday, September 5th 2014
10 AM to 6 PM each day
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
Tier D Tour; salary TBD; current minimum $996/week

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
16th floor

Seeking
Equity actors who sing for Adult Principal Roles in the upcoming National Tour.

see breakdown.

Preparation
Prepare a short contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together

Other Dates
1st rehearsal – March 30th 2015
Opening/Closing TBD

EPAs 9/2, 9/5 at Ripley Grier
ECC/Adult Singers 9/3, 10 women, 2 men, at Ripley Grier
ECC/Adult Dancers 9/4, 10women, 2 men, at Ripley Grier

Other
Jim Carnahan, Adult / Matilda Casting
Nora Brennan, Children’s / Matilda Casting

Personnel
Dennis Kelly, Book
Tim Minchin, Music & Lyrics
Matthew Warchus, Director
Peter Darling, Choreographer
Chris Nightingale, Musical Supervisor

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Miss Trunchbull
Male 30s – Early 40s. *MUST be 6 feet or taller.* Headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School. Once a famous athlete, she is described as a “Gigantic Holy terror,” a “fierce tyrannical monster’ who “marches like a storm trooper with long arms swinging” with an “aura of menace.” Must be high baritone with a strong top F sharp. Must be physically fit and agile- able to convincingly play a “woman”. This is NOT a drag role.

Miss Honey
Female 20s – 30s. A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile, yet possesses the rare gift of being adored by every child under her care. She should have a curious warmth that should be almost tangible. Physically should be “slim and fragile that if she fell over she would smash into a thousand pieces like a porcelain figure.” Vocally needs a sweet, melodic, and pure sounding voice. Could even have a slightly folksy quality. Soprano up to Bb, with a strong and solid belt up to D.

Mrs. Wormwood
Female Late 20s – Late 30s. Mother of Michael and Matilda, and wife of Mr. Wormwood. She is obsessed with her amateur Ballroom dancing and her looks. Like her husband she thinks very little of Matilda’s unique abilities and often berates her. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice – MUST have strong comedy. Needs a really strong belt voice, with matching vocal stamina. The number “Loud” is a hard sing, and requires a very strong tone, up to top F/G – with higher ad libs. Should have strong dance-Latin a particular advantage.

Mr. Wormwood
Male Late 20s – Late 30s. Matilda’s father. A dealer in second-hand cars, “a mean crooked crook” with a penchant for wearing jackets with large, brightly colored checks. Physically should have a weaselly or ratty essence. Should ideally be a clown with an ex-punk rocker vocal. Needs to be agile, with precise enunciation and have a firm rhythmic sense.

Mrs. Phelps
Female 30s – 40s. Seeking an African American actress who is comfortable with a Caribbean or African accent. Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading. Must be comfortable singing in the opening number.