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Casting Breakdown

2/26/2019

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Matilda Wormwood - Small, Smart and wise beyond her years. She is a very special girl. We are looking for girls between the ages of 10-14, but actors as young as 8 will be considered. Matilda must be extremely mature and ready to handle carrying an entire 2 1/2 hour production. There is lots of singing, tons of monologues, and even some dancing. 

Miss Jennifer Honey - 

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Michael Wormwood - An inactive moron. Also doubles as a Big Kid 

Classroom Kids & Classroom Kids Ensemble - 
Elementary & Middle School actors who can sing, act and dance. Most importantly, these actors must be brave, curious, focused, and excited to put in the work required to be in such a big production. 

The Classroom Kids are the heart of this show. Along with Matlida, they thrive under the teachings of Miss Honey and shrivel under the abuse of Miss Trunchbull. There are 8 speaking roles and a Classroom Kids Ensemble. All must sing and acting in a very high level. Ideal age for these is 10-14, but actors as young as 8 years old will be considered. 

Lavender - Matilda's self-proclaimed best friend. Extra small and very plucky. 
Amanda Thripp- The girl who the Trunchbull swings around by the pigtails.
Alice- 
Hortensia-
Bruce Bogtrotter - He eats a chocolate cake and has a solo in Revolting Children.
Eric- The boy who gets his ears stretched out
Nigel-
Tommy-


Big Kids & Big Kids Ensemble -
In the Broadway production of Matlida, the Big Kids were all played by members of the Adult Ensemble. Here at MPA we are very lucky to have actual Big Kids who are highly capable of taking on these roles. There are 9 featured roles (including Michael Wormwood) and the Big Kids Ensemble which includes solo opportunities. 

The Escapologist - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 
The Acrobat - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 
Entertainer - A party entertainer at the start of the show
Cook-
Sergei-
Henchmen 1-
Henchmen 2-
Henchmen 3-



The followings roles have already been cast with adult actors;

Miss Agatha Trunchbull - Phillip Kennedy
Mr. Harry Wormwood - William Johnson
Mrs. Zinnia Wormwood - Kristin Heller
Mrs. Phelps - Barbara Richardson
Rudolpho - Ryan Mayfield
Doctor - 
Parent Ensemble - Katie Cole, Kristi Crusan


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Callbacks

2/26/2019

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Callbacks are July 5th from 9am-12pm

If called back to read for Matilda prepare;
  • "Quiet" (Full Song)

If called back to read for Classroom Kid prepare:

If called back to read for Big Kid prepare;


The callbacks are group auditions with the artistic team to dive deeper into the acting, singing and dancing required for this production. You will receive an email in the evening of Monday, July 1st with callback information. 

Wear clothes that you can dance in (tight fitting, not to baggy, not too short or midriff showing). If you have jazz shoes, bring them. 
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Music Rehearsal Schedule

2/26/2019

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All Campers in rehearsal Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
All adult roles in rehearsal Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm
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Matilda Audition Requirements

2/26/2019

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1.  Enroll in Camp!
  • To audition for Matilda the Musical, you must be enrolled in the musical theater performance camp. All who enroll will be cast.  Your audition is to determine which character you will be cast as.

2.      Prepare your video audition. You will need;

If wanting to be considered for the role of Matilda
  • A cut of a favorite contemporary musical theater song that features your best vocal talents (Between 1-2 minutes in length)
  •  "Naughty" (Full song) 
  • Acrobat Story 3 (A Monologue with Music) 
  • Tell a joke
  • You may also include a contrasting monologue, however it is not mandatory.
  • Include a headshot (photo of yourself) and resume (or resume form) with audition submission. 

If wanting to be considered for the role of a Classroom Kid
  • A cut of a favorite contemporary musical theater song that features your best vocal talents (Between 1-2 minutes in length)
  • "Miracle" (Excerpt)
  • Tell a joke
  • You may also include a contrasting monologue, however it is not mandatory.
  • Include a headshot (photo of yourself) and resume (or resume form) with audition submission. 

If wanting to be considered for the role of a Big Kid 
  • A cut of a favorite contemporary musical theater song that features your best vocal talents (Between 1-2 minutes in length)
  • "School Song" (Excerpt)
  • Tell a joke
  • You may also include a contrasting monologue, however it is not mandatory.
  • Include a headshot (photo of yourself) and resume (or resume form) with audition submission. 

Keep these things in mind:
  • Prepare the selections with tracks, memorized. Tracks are available for use in the google drive link at the bottom of this blog page.   
  • Record the audition in audition attire. Look presentable, with hair out of your face.  
  • The background of the video should be in good lighting with a clean looking background.  It doesn't need to be a blank wall just a space that is not cluttered.  
  • Start the audition by slating first. State clearly your name, age, voice part, role/s (if any) you are auditioning for, and what you are singing.
  • Perform the songs first, monologue (if doing) then tell the joke after.  
  • Make a close - Thank you, would suffice.
  • Include a headshot (photo of yourself) and resume (or resume form) with audition submission. The resume form can be found in the google drive link at the bottom of the drive. 

3.      Send your video submission (including headshot and resume or resume form)to: exec.director@MetropolitanPerformingArts.org
  • Headshot example in audition google drive
  • Resume example in audition google drive
  • Resume form in google drive
 
4.      Make sure video, headshot and resume or resume form are submitted no later than July 1st 2019 at 9:00am!
 
5.      All Campers will need attend callbacks on July 5th from 9am-12pm and a full company read through rehearsal on July 5th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. All campers will stay at the studio in between callbacks and the first read through rehearsal and watch the movie Matilda. Be sure to bring a sack lunch!
AUDITION GOOGLE DRIVE LINK - CLICK HERE -
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"I am so impressed with Metropolitan Performing Arts! We have had such a great experience in working with them each year. Barbara Richardson has been so helpful in making sure that our daughter was getting the best of care. I also really appreciate the high quality level of costumes and props and imagination that are put into the Harry Potter LARP camps and also the performances we've seen during the years. The acting examples of the teachers and of the older students speaks well of the quality of teaching that my daughter is getting. I feel very fortunate that we have found this academy. And best of all our daughter just loves coming! We wouldn't miss it! In a day and age when money is tight, we feel it is money well spent." - Emily Ihasz

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