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 TEAM
Director – Michael McKelvey
Music Direction – Beth Everett
Choreographer – Sara Burke
Costume Designer – Jessi Rose
Lighting Designer – Kathryn Eader
Master Electrician – Emily Scott
Set Designer – Michael Thomas Essad
Technical Director – Joe Carpenter
Assistant Technical Director – Katie Mark
Sound Designer – Rodd Simonsen
Executive Director – David Ponton
Producer – Peter Beilharz
Producer – Stephen Muir
Production Manager – Lisa Goering
Stage Manager – Amy Oxley
Development – April Hudson
House Manager – Desiree Sibole-Laing
Concession Manager – Julie Schwartz
AUDITIONS
Auditions for Matilda were held March 17th-19th.
We had an incredible turnout with over 200 talented actors showing up to audition for the show. We were blown away by the level of talent and dedication we saw over the three days of auditions, and we’re excited to announce the cast very soon.