Matilda, the musical
by Gaslight Baker Theatre
Apr. 16 - Apr. 19
Matilda: The Musical is a heartwarming and magical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved novel. It follows the story of Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary young girl with a brilliant mind and a vivid imagination. Despite being neglected by her cruel parents and tormented by the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers her unique telekinetic powers. With the help of her kind-hearted teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda uses her intelligence and courage to stand up against injustice and change her destiny. The musical celebrates the power of storytelling, the resilience of children, and the triumph of kindness over cruelty.
Gaslight Baker Theatre is casting Matilda the Musical – and we want YOU to be part of the magic!
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm Saturday, April 19 at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 pm Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 am
Note: If you already signed up and need to reschedule due to these changes, no problem! Just email us at Bethannejames91@gmail.com – we’ve got you covered.
Sign Up for Auditions:
Kids (6-14): https://forms.office.com/r/BB07X25Pcr Adults (15+): https://forms.office.com/r/w89wgpE4Hu
Want more audition info? Check it out here: https://mygbt.org/matilda-auditions/
Production Dates:
July 11 – August 3
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm
Adults: Sing 16-32 bars (sheet music encouraged) & dance.
Kids: Sing a section of "Naughty", dance, and read from the script.
Questions? Please email us at Marketing@mygbt.org
For more details, character descriptions, and audition expectations, visit:
mygbt.org/Matilda-Auditions/
Don't miss your chance to be part of this magical adventure – we can't wait to see you shine!
Adult Roles (Ages 18+)
- Miss Trunchbull (Open to all Genders – Baritone/Tenor)
A domineering, larger-than-life villain. Requires strong comedic timing, physicality, and singing. - Miss Honey (Female – Soprano/Mezzo)
A kind, nurturing teacher with warmth and vulnerability. Requires a clear, lovely singing voice. - Mr. Wormwood (Male – Tenor/Baritone)
Matilda’s loud, dim-witted father. A comedic role with strong character acting and physical humor. - Mrs. Wormwood (Female – Mezzo/Soprano)
Matilda’s self-centered mother. Flashy, comedic role with bold dance numbers and a partner dance with Rudolpho. - Mrs. Phelps (Female – Mezzo/Soprano) A warm and kind-hearted librarian who loves Matilda’s imaginative stories. She is supportive and fascinated by Matilda’s intelligence. This role requires strong acting with a nurturing presence and light singing.
- The Escapologist (Male – Baritone/Tenor)
A mysterious figure in Matilda’s imagination. Strong vocals required; doubles in ensemble. - The Acrobat (Female – Mezzo/Soprano)
A graceful, ethereal figure from Matilda’s imagination. Requires lyrical singing and movement. - Rudolpho (Male – Tenor/Baritone)
Mrs. Wormwood’s flamboyant dance partner. Requires charisma, comedic flair, strong dance ability, and a partner dance. - Doctor (Male or Female – Tenor/Baritone/Mezzo)
Delivers Matilda in a comedic singing cameo role.
Ensemble (All Voice Types)
Parents, teachers, and “Big Kids” at school. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and character actors.
Youth Roles (Ages 8-14)
- Matilda Wormwood (Female – Mezzo/Soprano)
A brilliant and imaginative young girl. Requires strong acting and singing. - Bruce Bogtrotter (Male – Tenor)
A timid but brave classmate who stands up to Miss Trunchbull. - Lavender (Female – Mezzo)
Matilda’s mischievous and playful best friend. - Michael Wormwood (Male – Baritone)
Matilda’s dull, TV-obsessed older brother. Requires dry humor. - Classmates (Male & Female – All Voice Types)
Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy – a lively group of students with unique personalities.
