MATILDA THE MUSICAL Equity Principal Actors - Summer Theatre of New Canaan Auditions

MATILDA THE MUSICAL - New Canaan, CT EPA

Summer Theatre of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, April 6, 2026

Summer Theatre of New Canaan
70 Pine St
New Canaan, CT 06840

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Located 1 block from New Canaan Metro-North station on the New Haven line.

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
casting@stonc.org or phone: 203-966-4634, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Walk-ins without an appointment will be seen time permitting.

Expected to attend:

• Artistic Director: Melody Libonati
• Director: Allegra Libonati
• Choreographer: Eric Stretch
• Assistant Director: Gabi Simmons
• Musical Director: Josh Walker

CONTRACT

LOA: $715 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025 rate

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin: June 16

Performances: July 10–24

Rehearsal schedule: Tuesday–Sunday based on call

Performance schedule: 4 performances per week

Local actors are encouraged to audition.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MATILDA THE MUSICAL (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a song cut in the style of the musical. For more information visit
stonc.org.

Bring your headshot and resume.

Commute via Metro-North (tickets provided to cast).

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Breakdown

SEEKING

Matilda Wormwood (8–11): A brilliant and imaginative girl with exceptional intelligence and quiet strength; anchors the show with emotional depth, strong comedic instincts, and stamina. Vocal range A3–D5 with confident belt; strong mover with excellent diction and storytelling ability. Role may be double cast.

Miss Agatha Trunchbull (35–60): The tyrannical, larger-than-life headmistress, traditionally played by a male but flexible depending on production vision. Requires commanding physical presence, bold character work, strong belt (A2–G4), and fearless comic commitment. Must balance menace with heightened theatricality.

Miss Honey (20s–30s): A gentle, kind-hearted teacher with emotional vulnerability and inner resilience. Requires warm lyrical soprano (F3–D5), sincere acting depth, and grounded stillness; “My House” is the emotional centerpiece. Light movement ability required.

Mr. Wormwood (30s–50s): Matilda’s brash and dishonest used-car salesman father with big physical comedy and fast-paced delivery. Vocal range C3–A4; strong comedic timing and character singing required. Energetic mover with vaudeville-style flair.

Mrs. Wormwood (30s–50s): A flamboyant, image-obsessed amateur ballroom dancer who prioritizes dance and appearance over parenting. Requires strong belt (A3–F5) and confident ballroom/Latin dance ability. Bold comedic instincts and heightened physicality essential.

Mrs. Phelps (40+): Warm and grounded librarian who frames Matilda’s storytelling sequences. Strong character with clear diction and gentle presence. Serves as emotional bridge between fantasy and reality.

Rudolpho (20s–40s): Mrs. Wormwood’s flamboyant dance partner with strong Latin/ballroom technique and comedic presence. Vocal range D3–A4; featured in “Loud.” Must be athletic, charismatic, and comfortable with stylized character work.

Cast from Ensemble:

• The Escapologist (20s–40s): High lyric baritone. The headlining Escape Artist in the circus; a showman and loving parental figure in Matilda’s imagination. Good physical storyteller. Requires movement ability and emotional sincerity. Aerial skills a plus.
• The Acrobat: A graceful, lyrical character within Matilda’s fantasy world; strong mover with expressive acting skills. Requires physical storytelling and emotional warmth. Aerial skills a plus.
• Adult Ensemble: Adult ensemble members portray parents, students, ballroom competitors, school staff, doctors, and fantasy characters. Strong triple-threat performers with excellent ensemble singing and movement skills are required.