UPCOMING AUDITIONS!

THE FIRST SHOW OF OUR 2026 SEASON

MATILDA - The Musical

Show Dates:
February 12-22, 2026

AUDITION DATES:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Possible callbacks on Tuesday October 21st at 5:30 pm

USE THESE LINKS TO SIGN-UP!

SUNDAY AUDITIONS:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EAAAA2CA0FA7-59296162-sunday

MONDAY AUDITIONS:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EAAAA2CA0FA7-59296313-monday

Auditions will be held at the theatre (201 s.5th street, Easley)

HOW TO PREPARE:

-Bring a Headshot (can be printed from home).
You will complete an Audition Form onsite.
Auditions will be a cold-read from provided Script Selections.
Select a Musical Number from the Songs Included Below.
-Relax! You're gonna do great!!

SONG SELECTIONS

(You must use these songs for your audition)

Matilda Wormwood
Naughty (full song). "Naughty" from Matilda: The Musical - Karaoke Track with Lyrics on Screen youtu.be

LYRIC CHANGES:
BUT NOBODY ELSE IS GONNA PUT IT RIGHT FOR ME - NOBODY BUT ME IS GONNA CHANGE MY STORY

Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The Smell of Rebellion (mm. 37-98). https://youtu.be/hXU7bv-1FXE  1:37 to 3:27

Miss Honey
My House (full song). https://youtu.be/jDH3rA5gIn0

Mr. Wormwood & Men’s Ensemble
All I Know (Telly)  (mm. 1-42). https://youtu.be/X48lGsQjCUs  Beginning to 1:05

Mrs. Wormwood & Women’s Ensemble
Loud (mm. 1-70) https://youtu.be/RZbPoQYxr98  Beginning to 2:23

Michael Wormwood & All Big Kids’ Ensemble
School Song (mm. 27-57). https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=J6DDQp4leWU 0:50 to 2:00

Bruce
Revolting Children (mm. 2-20) https://youtu.be/acU4nVgXX6k  Beginning to 1:12

Lavender & Kids Ensemble (including named characters)
When I Grow Up "When I Grow Up" from Matilda: The Musical - Karaoke Track with Lyrics on Screen youtu.be
Beginning to 1:30

CAST of CHARACTERS

(Casting will be at the Director’s decision)

All characters use some form of British accent. Please plan to cold read in your best accent!

Ages listed reflect the character’s onstage age, not the actor’s actual age. Children 7th grade and under will be considered for the lead child roles and teens/adults will be considered for big kid and lead adult roles.

Roles for Children

Matilda Wormwood - Age 8-10
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

Bruce- Age 8-12
A timid classmate of Matilda’s with a huge appetite. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.  

Lavender- Age 8-10
Matilda's brave (yet mischievous) classmate and friend. She is loyal and adventurous.

Michael Wormwood- Age 10-15
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright but favored by their parents. Doubles as an “big kid” in school scenes.

Amanda, Alice, Hortensia, Eric, Nigel, Tommy- Ages 8-14
Students in Matilda’s class who sing, dance, and experience Miss Trunchbull’s punishments together.

Big Kids- Ages 13+
Older students at the school who have already learned how to survive under Miss Trunchbull’s rule.

Roles for Teens/Adults

Miss Agatha Trunchbull- Age 30-45
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.

Miss Honey- Age 20-28
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Mr. Wormwood- Age 30-35
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Good comedic timing needed.

Mrs. Wormwood- Age 30-35
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer so strong dancer preferred.

Mrs. Phelps- Age Any
A nice librarian who loves Matilda. No solo singing.

The Escapologist- Age 20-25
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

The Acrobat- Age 20-25
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

Rudolpho- Age 25-35
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Must dance well and sing a duet.

Doctor- Any Age
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Solo singer.

Sergei- Any Age
A dangerous Russian business associate of Mr. Wormwood.

** Some roles may also double as the Children's Entertainer, Cook, Henchmen, Competition Dancers, and Parents **