[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Announces Auditions for Matilda the Musical

Mon Jun 5 19:49:29 EDT 2023

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*Book by* Dennis Kelly

*Music & **Lyrics by* Tim Minchin

*Director*: James W. Alexander

*Music Director*: Elizabeth Sterling

*Choreographer:  *Caley Lacey

*Producers*: Steven Baldwin & MJ Alexander

*Audition Dates*:

*Friday, July 7, 2023* and *Saturday, July 8, 2023* for adults and kids

Sign in begins at *6:30 pm*. Auditions begin at *7:00 pm*

*Additionally, there will be an extra audition slot on Saturday, July 8,
2023 for auditioners entering 8th grade in the fall or younger. Sign-in
begins at 1:30 pm. Audition at 2:00 pm.*

You only need to attend one of these sessions

Callbacks will be by invitation only on *Sunday, July 9th at 2:00 pm*

*Location*:

SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building

418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305

Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street.

Please enter through the left front door facing Liberty Street.

*Performance Dates*:

*Sept. 15-17, 2023 and Sept. 21-24, 2023*

(Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)

SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

*What to Prepare*:

●        Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show -
ideally in a style similar to the show or from the show itself.

●        An accompanist will be provided so please have sheet music in the
correct key.

●        Readings from the script will be provided at auditions.

●        Please bring appropriate dance clothing/shoes as everyone will
participate in a dance call during auditions.

*Rehearsals*:

●        Rehearsals will be held on *Monday, Wednesday,* and *Friday*
evenings, from *7:00 pm-10:00 pm*, and on *Sunday* afternoons *2:00 pm-5:00
pm*. *This is subject to change based on cast/crew availability.*

●        Rehearsals will begin on *Monday, July 10th*

●        There will be a photo shoot day TBD based on cast/crew
availability.

●        Attendance is *mandatory* for Theater Clean-Up Day
(*Saturday, **September
10*) and Tech Week (*Sunday, September 11 - Thursday, September 14*) as
well as all performances.

*Commitment to COVID Safety*: The health and safety of our artists, staff
and audience members are our first priority.  Please make a point to review
our updated  COVID Health & Safety Guidelines
<http://sloctheater.org/covid/>. All actors, staff, and crew will be
expected to follow these guidelines which includes the need to provide
proof that they are fully vaccinated by the time rehearsals begin.

*About The Show:*

Based on the twisted genius of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel, *Matilda
the Musical* brings the whimsical tale of the precocious, magical, child
genius Matilda Wormwood to life as she overcomes her ignorant parents,
inspires her caring and timid teacher, Miss Honey, and defies the monstrous
and cruel Agatha Trunchbull

*CHARACTERS*

Please note actors should be able to play the age ranges noted, but we will
consider children entering 8th grade in the fall or younger for any of the
kids roles and adults age 18 and older for all other roles.

*Matilda Wormwood **(**Female Identifying) *

Imaginative and clever. Wise far beyond her years, with a strong sense of
justice.

Age: to play 5 to 10 years old

*Miss Agatha Trunchbull **(**Any)*

The cruel and vindictive headmistress of Crunchem Academy. A bully and
tyrant who physically and mentally tortures her students and faculty. Once
an Olympic hammer thrower

Age: to play 35 to 55

*Miss Honey **(**Female Identifying)*

Matilda’s kind-hearted teacher. Lives in fear of Miss Trunchbull, but
protects her students as much as she can.

Age: to play 25 to 40

*Mr. Wormwood **(Male Identifying)*

Matilda’s neglectful and mean father. A slimy used car salesman who values
dishonesty, ignorance, and television.

Age: to play 35 to 45

*Mrs. Wormwood **(Female Identifying)*

Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother. An amateur ballroom dancer who
values volume over substance.

Age: to play 35 to 45

*Michael Wormwood **(Male Identifying)*

Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, and consequently their parents’
favorite.

Age: to play 10 to 15

*Bruce Bogtrotter **(**Male Identifying)*

Matilda’s classmate with a penchant for eating. Subject of The Trunchbull’s
cruelest punishment.

Age: to play 5 to 10

*Lavender **(Female Identifying)*

Matilda’s classmate. She declares herself Matilda’s best friend on the
first day. Likes creepy crawlies.

Age: to play 5 to 10

*Mrs. Phelps **(**Female Identifying)*

Local librarian enamored with Matilda’s creativity. She unknowingly gives
Matilda a safe space from her abusive family.

*The Escapologist **(**Male Identifying)*

A character in one of Matilda’s stories that she tells Mrs. Phelps, a
daring and brave tragic hero. Appears with Ensemble throughout. *Dance
heavy*

*The Acrobat **(Female Identifying)*

A character in Matilda’s story. Loving, kind, and tragic. Appears with
Ensemble throughout. *Dance Heavy*

*Adult Ensemble (18 or older)*

A small, tight ensemble that plays numerous roles throughout, including
parents, doctors, nurses, a child’s birthday clown, ballroom dancers, big
kids, Russian mobsters, and more.

*Kids (entering 8th grade in the fall or younger)*

A small ensemble of Matilda’s classmates that grow and learn with her. They
support each other through Trunchbull’s cruelty and defy her in their own
ways.  *Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy*

*SLOC Musical Theater pledges to continue to advocate for, and is aiming to
build a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community. Any and all
ethnicities, BIPOC actors and actors of all gender identities are
encouraged to audition for all roles. Please join us!*

If you have any questions, please contact the Producer, Steven Baldwin at
Sjbaldwin8 at gmail.com. Thanks very much!
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