Zilker Theatre Productions Presents
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
July 7 through August 12
Thurs-Sun 8:15pm
Beverly S Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre
ABOUT THE SHOW
The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
MEET THE TEAM
DESIGN
Director – Michael McKelvey
Music Direction – Beth Everett
Choreographer – Sara Burke
Scenic Designer – David Utley
Lighting Designer – Kathryn Eader
Technical Director – Joe Carpenter
Assistant Technical Director – Katie Mark
Master Electrician – Emily Scott
PRODUCTION
Executive Director – David Ponton
Producer – Peter Beilharz
Producer – Stephen Muir
Production Manager – Lisa Goering
Development – April Hudson
House Manager – Desiree Sibole-Laing
Concession Manager – Julie Schwartz
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held by appointment only March 17-18, 2023 with Callbacks March 19th.
Actors must be at least 10 years old.
Actors of all genders and ethnicities strongly encouraged to audition
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Age: 10 to 14
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Miss Honey
Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian
Lavender
Matilda’s classmate and friend.
Age: 10 to 14
Kids, “Big Kids”, Parents, etc.
Genders: All
Agents: All
Bruce
Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Age: 10 to 14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3