Matilda the Musical

The Brigham City Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce auditions for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 3, from 9 am-12 pm.  Auditions will be held at the Fine Arts Center, 58 S 100 W, Brigham City. All roles are open. All roles are volunteer.

Director: Tara Wilson

Assistant Director: Jordan Martineau

Music Director: Misa Findlay

Choreographer: Kimberly Webb-Zimmerman

Stage Manager: Liz Cooper

There will be 8 performances:

Friday, July 11 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 pm

Monday, July 14 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 pm

Friday, July 18 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 pm

Rehearsals will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 7 pm to 10 pm and Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon. (We will try to release students no later than 9 pm on school nights.) Additional rehearsals will be added as we get closer to opening night. Please see the conflict calendar for additional details. 

Please be prepared to sing about 30-60 seconds of a song in the style of the show. Songs from the show are welcome. A speaker will be available to play your music. An accompanist will also be available.

Please also select one of these monologues to recite. 

Please bring your audition form, conflict calendar and a headshot (if available).

Audition Form

Conflict Calendar

In an effort to limit the wait time, please sign up for an audition time. Walk-ins will be welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled audition time.

Sign up here.

If you are unable to attend auditions, video auditions will be accepted until midnight on Friday, May 2. Please submit your video audition here. 

Callbacks will be held on May 6th and 7th, by invitation only.

Roles for children: Ages are approximate and will depend on the overall look of the students. All children must be confident enough to sing a solo and must be able to project. We are also planning to use an English accent in the show. 

Matilda Wormwood - An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Age 7-12.

Bruce - Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Age 7-12

Lavender - Matilda's classmate and friend. Age 7-12

Additional classmates - Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy - Age 7-12

Big Kids - older students, approximate ages 12-16

Michael Wormwood - Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Age 12-16

Roles for adults: Ages 16 and up

Miss Agatha Trunchbull - The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Can be played by a male or female. 

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

Mr. Wormwood - Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Cockney accent. 

Mrs. Wormwood - Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Cockney accent. 

Mrs. Phelps - A nice librarian. Also part of the ensemble. 

The Escapologist - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Also part of the ensemble. 

The Acrobat - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Also part of the ensemble.

Rudolpho - Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Also part of the ensemble.

Sergei - Russian mafia boss who is scammed by Mr. Wormwood. Also part of the ensemble.

Ensemble - Doctor, Children’s Entertainer, Parents, Nurse, Cook, Henchmen, Dancers, Judges