Little Radical Theatrics, Inc. {Fatima Viegas, Executive Producer} is thrilled to announce AUDITIONS for our 2020 Winter Musical, The Westchester Community Theater Premiere of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA!
Directed by Michael Mirra, Musical Directed by Patrick Harris ,Choreographed by Erin Pryor, Stage Managed by Ginny Baisi
AUDITIONS
Wednesday October 16th and Thursday October 17th 6-8:30 PM
CALLBACKS
Saturday October 19th in the afternoon
AT THE GRINTON WILL LIBRARY 1500 Central Park Ave Yonkers NY
TO MAKE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT PLEASE E-MAIL
LITTLERADICALTHEATRICS@GMAIL.COM with your preferred date and time for your audition. AUDITION APPOINTMENTS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
We are already scheduling appointments! Walk-ins will be seen in the order they arrive. Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show {contemporary comedic musical theatre} and bring sheet music in the correct key as well as a headshot {or recent photo} and resume.
PERFORMANCES
January 17th-19th {4 performances} at The Grinton Will Library
*SNOW DATES FOLLOWING WEEKEND*
REHEARSALS will begin last week of October/first week of November and typically run 3 weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the Grinton Will Library and at one other Southern Westchester Location TBA. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal.
*ALL ROLES OPEN WITH ROLES FOR PERFORMERS OF ALL TYPES, AGES AND GENDERS!*
We are seeking actors of all ages, all genders, physical types, ethnicities and abilities who are not afraid to be out there and have a blast onstage!
Matilda Wormwood – An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Gender: Female. Mezzo. Ages 8 to 15
Miss Agatha Trunchbull – The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. LOOKING FOR AN IMPOSING PERFORMER WITH INCREDIBLE COMEDIC TIMING OF ANY GENDER! Alto or Tenor. Ages 35-60
Miss Honey – Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Classical soprano who is a strong actress. Ages 20-35
Mr. Wormwood – Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Baritone with wonderful comedic timing. Ages 25-55
Mrs. Wormwood – Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Mezzo-belter with amazing comedic timing who is preferably a very strong dancer. Ages 25-55
Michael Wormwood – Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Baritone. Ages 16-30
Mrs. Phelps – A nice librarian who is always kind to Matilda. Strong actress with great comedic timing that can also be motherly. May double in the ensemble. Ages 25-60+
Bruce – Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Ages 8-15. Strong singer and mover with good comedic timing
Lavender – Matilda’s classmate and friend. Strong actress with a strong voice and good comedic timing. Ages 8-15.
The Escapologist – A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Strong actor and good singer with movement ability. May double with other roles and will double in the ensemble. Ages 18-50
The Acrobat – A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Strong actor, singer and dancer. May double with other roles and will double in the ensemble. Ages 16-50
Rudolpho – Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. Great actor and dancer with wonderful comedic timing. Will double in the ensemble. Ages 18-35
Doctor – Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. VERY strong singer, sings the opening number of the show. Baritenor with strong comedic timing. May double with other roles and will double in the ensemble. Ages 18-50+
Children’s Entertainer – A party entertainer at the start of the show. Strong comedic role. May double with other roles and will double in the ensemble. Ages 17-75+
Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Hortensia, Tommy: Matilda's classmates. All have significant amount of lines and solo singing! Must all be strong actors, strong singers and good movers with great comedic timing. Ages 8-15
Ensemble {Cook, Sergei, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Parents, Older Students}- Actors to play a multitude of featured roles that include major scenes and solo singing including but not limited to the above. Strong actors, movers and singers with great comedic timing. Ages 16-75+
For any questions please e-mail littleradicaltheatrics@gmail.com or visit www.littleradicaltheatrics.com for more information on the company and production!
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