“MATILDA” Local Auditions!
La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of MATILDA on Saturday, April 26, at 765 W. Central Ave.,
Springboro, Ohio.
9:00 AM - CHILDREN: All children's roles will be double cast
Matilda Wormwood: Age 9-12 An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond
her years. she has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Strong vocally,
confident with movement and dialogue. Range A3 to D5
Michael Wormwood: Age 12-17 Matilda's older brother. he is not very bright and
favored by the parents. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue. Will also
be included in adult ensemble.
Bruce: Age 9-12 Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss
Trunchbull. Confident is singing, movement, and dialogue. Range C4 to E5
Lavender: Age 9-12 Matilda's classmate and friend. Confident in singing, movement,
and dialogue.
Child Ensemble: Classmates of Matilda 9-12 year olds. (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice,
Hortensia, and Tommy). Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.
Teen Ensemble Ages 13-17 Will be a part of children's and adult ensemble. Male and
Female. Confident in singing and movement.
10:30 AM - ADULTS:
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: Age 30 and up The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's
school who despises children. Can be either male or female. Range A2 to G4
Miss Honey: Age 25-40 Matilda's kindhearted teacher. she is tired of living in fear of
Miss Trunchbull. Range F3 to D5
Mrs. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda's self absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Range A3 to F5
Mr. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda's uncaring father, a slimy greedy used car
salesman. Range D4 to A4
Ensemble Ages 18 and older, to be understudies as well as play the roles of Librarian
Mrs. Phelps, the Escapologist, The Acrobat, Rudolpho, Doctor, Children's Party
Entertainer, Cook, Henchmen 1, 2, 3, and Parents. Strong singers and confident
with movement.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show, you may sing a selection
from Matilda if you choose. An accompanist will be provided, no accapella singing
please.
Be prepared for a movement audition.
You MAY be asked to read sides from the script.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.
All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH
Rehearsals: June 9 - 21 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM)
Tech: June 22-25
Performances: June 23 – August 10. Thurs-Sun Matinees and Evenings
If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may send headshot, resume, and video to submissions@lacomedia.com
La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of MATILDA on Saturday, April 26, at 765 W. Central Ave.,
Springboro, Ohio.
9:00 AM - CHILDREN: All children's roles will be double cast
Matilda Wormwood: Age 9-12 An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond
her years. she has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Strong vocally,
confident with movement and dialogue. Range A3 to D5
Michael Wormwood: Age 12-17 Matilda's older brother. he is not very bright and
favored by the parents. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue. Will also
be included in adult ensemble.
Bruce: Age 9-12 Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss
Trunchbull. Confident is singing, movement, and dialogue. Range C4 to E5
Lavender: Age 9-12 Matilda's classmate and friend. Confident in singing, movement,
and dialogue.
Child Ensemble: Classmates of Matilda 9-12 year olds. (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice,
Hortensia, and Tommy). Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.
Teen Ensemble Ages 13-17 Will be a part of children's and adult ensemble. Male and
Female. Confident in singing and movement.
10:30 AM - ADULTS:
Miss Agatha Trunchbull: Age 30 and up The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's
school who despises children. Can be either male or female. Range A2 to G4
Miss Honey: Age 25-40 Matilda's kindhearted teacher. she is tired of living in fear of
Miss Trunchbull. Range F3 to D5
Mrs. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda's self absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Range A3 to F5
Mr. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda's uncaring father, a slimy greedy used car
salesman. Range D4 to A4
Ensemble Ages 18 and older, to be understudies as well as play the roles of Librarian
Mrs. Phelps, the Escapologist, The Acrobat, Rudolpho, Doctor, Children's Party
Entertainer, Cook, Henchmen 1, 2, 3, and Parents. Strong singers and confident
with movement.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show, you may sing a selection
from Matilda if you choose. An accompanist will be provided, no accapella singing
please.
Be prepared for a movement audition.
You MAY be asked to read sides from the script.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.
All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH
Rehearsals: June 9 - 21 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM)
Tech: June 22-25
Performances: June 23 – August 10. Thurs-Sun Matinees and Evenings
If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may send headshot, resume, and video to submissions@lacomedia.com
