Arts & Culture

黑料不打烊 Stage to Hold Children鈥檚 Auditions for 鈥楳atilda The Musical鈥

Thursday, March 12, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

will host general auditions for children ages 8-13 for multiple roles in the 2020/2021 season holiday show, 鈥淢atilda The Musical,鈥 on Friday, April 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment only, at the 黑料不打烊 Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St. Callbacks will be held on April 18.

鈥淢atilda The Musical鈥 is 黑料不打烊 Stage鈥檚 annual holiday production. Co-produced with the 黑料不打烊 Department of Drama, the show celebrates the deliciously twisted sense of fun and the singular genius of the great Roald Dahl. This Tony Award-winner is a captivating treat that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. (Not to mention there鈥檚 a gloriously vile villain, Miss Trunchbull.) Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and featuring an unforgettable little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, 鈥淢atilda鈥听is a delightfully thrilling musical for children and adults alike.

Audition Information

Matilda Wormwood: An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that can鈥檛 be quenched. Auditioners must be no older than 13 years of age by Jan. 3, 2021. Vocal range between D5 and A3.

Bruce: Matilda鈥檚 classmate. Lover of chocolate cake. Auditioners must be no older than 13 years of age by Jan. 3, 2021. Vocal range between E5 and C4.

Lavender: Matilda鈥檚 classmate and friend. Auditioners must be no older than 13 years of age by Jan. 3, 2021.

Youth Ensemble: Up to 16 children will be cast for ensemble roles. Auditioners must be no older than 13 years of age by Jan. 3, 2021. The youth ensemble cast will alternate performances and will not be required to perform in every show.

All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars of a song of their choice. Additionally, a brief reading from the script will be provided and performed at the time of the audition.

Auditioners should note that 鈥淢atilda The Musical鈥 includes some morning student matinees in addition to evening performances. Children must be available for rehearsals beginning in early October through the end of the show鈥檚 run on Jan. 3, 2021.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact Michael McCurdy at auditions@syracusestage.org.