Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is the story of a brilliant little girl with an extraordinary mind and an unshakable sense of justice.

Matilda Wormwood is underestimated at every turn. Her parents don’t see her gifts, her school is ruled by fear, and the adults in charge would rather silence her than listen. But Matilda refuses to shrink. Armed with her intelligence, imagination, and fierce belief in what’s right, she begins to challenge the unfair world around her.

At school, Matilda finds an unlikely ally in Miss Honey, a kind teacher trapped under the rule of the terrifying headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Together with her classmates, Matilda discovers that even the smallest voices can spark real change. Through courage, cleverness, and unity, these “revolting children” learn that standing up for yourself can rewrite the story entirely.

Funny, sharp, and deeply heartfelt, Matilda the Musical celebrates intelligence, resilience, and the power of choosing who you want to be—no matter how small the odds may seem.

Dennis Kelly: Work for theatre includes Debris, Osama the Hero, After the End, Love and Money, Taking Care of Baby, DNA, Orphans, The Gods Weep, and The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas. He has written the book for the new musical of Pinocchio which opens at the National Theatre at the end of 2017, and in 2018 his new play Girls and Boys opens at the Royal Court. His plays have been performed worldwide and to date have been translated into nearly forty languages. For television he co-wrote and co-created Pulling and wrote and created Utopia, and for film he wrote the screenplay for Black Sea, directed by Kevin MacDonald. He also wrote the book for the Olivier and Tony winning Matilda the Musical. In 2010 DNA became a set text on the GCSE English Literature syllabus.

Tim Minchin: Tim is a musician, actor, comedian, writer and director. He’s toured extensively in the US, UK and Australia, performing solo, with bands, and with symphony orchestras. He’s released five DVDs, the most recent recorded with the Heritage Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Screen acting credits include Robin Hood Origins (2018), Secret River (2015), and Californication (Season 6 - 2013). Stage acting credits include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Sydney Theatre Company) and Jesus Christ Superstar (UK/Australia tours). Tim has written extensively for theatre, and is the composer-lyricist of Matilda the Musical (with Dennis Kelly) and Groundhog Day the Musical (with Danny Rubin).

Roald Dahl: Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more of the world’s best-loved children’s stories. He remains one of the world’s greatest storytellers and is celebrated annually by the world’s biggest author-based event, Roald Dahl Day – which is recognised across the globe on 13th September.

His first children’s story, James and the Giant Peach, published in 1961 and was a huge hit. Every subsequent book became a best-seller.

Today, his stories are available in 59 languages and, by a conservative estimate, he has sold more than 250 million books. Many of these stories have also been adapted for stage and screen, including the 1971 film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wes Anderson’s acclaimed Fantastic Mr Fox, and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award winning production of Matilda The Musical.

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Keri Burman Castro: (Director) has directed more than fifty productions across Northwest Indiana, including multiple regional premieres. Her most recent work includes Cabaret at Valparaiso University, Hadestown: Teen Edition, Shrek, and SIX: Teen Edition for Playact Theatre, Something Rotten Jr. for Premier Performance, Anastasia at Valparaiso University, and the regional premiere of Beetlejuice Jr. for Premier Performance. Last fall, she also appeared onstage as Margaret Johnson in Playact’s The Light in the Piazza.

As a professional actor, Keri has performed in productions across the United States and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. She holds a Master’s Degree in Theatre Directing from Roosevelt University in Chicago, as well as degrees in Music and Theatre from Oklahoma Baptist University and The American Musical & Dramatic Academy.

Keri is endlessly grateful to her husband, Daniel, whose creativity, partnership, and support make every production possible. She is passionate about nurturing young artists and creating inclusive, collaborative spaces where creativity and confidence can thrive. @playacttheatre

Daniel Evan Castro (Music Director) is an educator, and multi-discipline theatre artist with a passion for shaping bold, expressive performances. As co-founder of Playact Theatre, he has helped build a space where young artists can grow through rigorous training, supportive mentorship, and high-level creative work. Daniel has music-directed and choreographed productions across Northwest Indiana and at Valparaiso University, including Shrek, Six: Teen Edition, Hadestown: Teen Edition, Cabaret, and upcoming projects such as Alice By Heart and Matilda. He is known for his sharp musical instincts, collaborative rehearsal style, and his ability to coach singers toward honest, energized storytelling. Daniel believes in creating an environment where students feel challenged, encouraged, and safe to take creative risks. His goal is simple: help every performer raise their artistic ceiling while celebrating the joy and discipline of musical theatre.

Amanda Ruhl (Choreographer) is a dance educator known for her dynamic movement style and her ability to bring out confidence and clarity in young performers. She has worked throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, creating choreography for musicals, competitive teams, and studio training programs. Amanda specializes in storytelling through movement and is skilled at teaching dancers of all levels, from beginners finding their footing to advanced performers refining their technique. At Playact Theatre, she works closely with actors to build movement that feels honest, expressive, and rooted in character. Amanda is passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel safe to take risks, push themselves, and grow. Her goal is always to help performers discover their own voice in the work while developing strong technical and artistic foundations.

Miss Agatha Trunchbull
Gender: Any
Age Range: 25–55
The terrifying, tyrannical headmistress of Crunchem Hall who truly despises children. This role requires an imposing physical presence, razor-sharp diction, and fearless commitment to heightened comedy. Exceptional vocal control and clarity are essential.
Vocal Range: A2–G4
Traditionally played by a male performer.

Miss Honey
Gender: Female
Age Range: 25–45
Matilda’s gentle, kind-hearted teacher. Warm, sincere, and quietly brave. Miss Honey has lived too long in fear but longs for change. Requires strong emotional honesty and a naturally lyrical voice with sweetness and purity, possibly with a folksy quality.
Vocal Range: Soprano to Bb, strong supported belt to D

Mr. Harry Wormwood
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–45
Matilda’s loud, dishonest father and a sleazy used-car salesman. Greedy, clueless, and proud of it. Should embody a weaselly, rat-like physicality with sharp comic instincts. Needs rhythmic precision, agile movement, and clear articulation.
Vocal Range: D3–A4

Mrs. Zinnia Wormwood
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–45
Matilda’s vain, neglectful mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Flashy, self-absorbed, and overconfident. “Loud” is a demanding vocal and physical number, requiring major stamina. Strong dancer preferred, with Latin dance experience a plus.
Vocal Range: A3–F5 (strong belt required)

Michael Wormwood / Ensemble
Gender: Male
Age Range: 16–25
Matilda’s older brother. Not especially bright, rarely speaks, and fully favored by his parents. Requires strong ensemble singing and dancing, excellent deadpan comedy, and the ability to build character with very little dialogue.

Mrs. Phelps
Gender: Female
Age Range: 25–60
A warm, nurturing librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of books and imagination. Grounded, kind, and present. Strong storytelling instincts required.

The Escapologist / Ensemble
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–45
A heroic figure from Matilda’s imagined story world. Must balance sincerity with theatrical storytelling.
Vocal Range: C3–E4

The Acrobat / Ensemble
Gender: Female
Age Range: 25–45
A graceful, expressive figure from Matilda’s imagination. Strong movement quality and vocal presence required.
Vocal Range: D4–A4

Rudolpho / Ensemble
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–45
Mrs. Wormwood’s flamboyant ballroom dance partner. Athletic, confident, and comedic. Requires excellent dance ability and high vocal stamina for “Loud.”
Vocal Range: D#3–A4

Doctor / Ensemble
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–55
Appears during Matilda’s birth. Strong character work and vocal clarity needed.
Vocal Range: C3–A4

Children’s Entertainer / Ensemble
Gender: Any
Age Range: 25–45
A high-energy party entertainer at the top of the show. Big personality and strong character choices encouraged.
Vocal Range: F#3–Eb4

Matilda Wormwood
Gender: Female
Age Range: 10–15
Extraordinarily intelligent, imaginative, and emotionally mature. Matilda carries the entire show and must be a confident storyteller with strong acting instincts. Requires vocal strength, focus, and stamina, along with solid movement ability.

Lavender
Gender: Female
Age Range: 10–15
Matilda’s bold, loyal best friend. Big personality, fearless energy, and strong singing and dancing required.

Bruce
Gender: Male
Age Range: 10–15
A classmate who faces one of Miss Trunchbull’s harshest punishments. Strong singer with good comedic instincts. Some movement required.

Amanda
Gender: Female
Age Range: 10–15
Confident and expressive. Strong vocal and dance ability required.

Alice
Gender: Female
Age Range: 10–15
Bold and assertive. Strong singing and dancing required.

Hortensia
Gender: Female
Age Range: 10–15
Feisty, clever, and outspoken. Strong dance and vocal ability required.

Eric
Gender: Male
Age Range: 10–15
Small but mighty. Strong dance and vocal ability required.

Nigel
Gender: Male
Age Range: 10–15
Key spoken dialogue role. Strong dance and vocal ability required.

Tommy
Gender: Male
Age Range: 10–15
Strong dancer and singer with good ensemble instincts.

ENSEMBLE
Ensemble Singers/Dancers
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16–55
The ensemble is highly active throughout the show and plays a wide range of characters including parents, nurses, older students, ballroom dancers, judges, and henchmen. Performers must be strong character actors, confident movers, and reliable singers. Flexibility and storytelling through movement are key.

Production Dates
Mar 15, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

Audition Dates
Mar 14, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
Mar 16, 2026

Call Back
Mar 18, 2026

First Rehearsal
Apr 2, 2026

Performs: June 5-7

Location
Playact Theatre
651 W. Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
[Enter Door #11 (Pool Entrance) and proceed to suite D-146]

All auditioners will prepare one monologue and one song of your choice. There will also be a dance/movement component at auditions.

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(1) Register for Your Audition

Once you've read everything you needed to know on this page, register for your audition by CLICKING HERE

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(2) Download and Fill Out The Audition Packet

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(3) Headshot and Résumé (Optional)

You may include a headshot and résumé, but they are not required.

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(4) Monologue

You will also prepare a 30–60 second comedic monologue from a published play. No Shakespeare. We are looking for strong character work, clear choices, and grounded comedy. Big personalities are welcome, but truth and clarity matter more than volume or exaggeration.

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(5) Song

Please come prepared with 60–90 seconds (or 32 bars) of a musical theatre song that fits the tone, energy, and style of Matilda. Do not sing from the show. Choose something that sits comfortably in your voice, is fully memorized, and allows us to see your personality and storytelling skills.

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Movement/Dance (Callback Only)

Movement plays an important role in this production. All auditioners should come dressed appropriately for movement, as there will be a dance call as part of the audition process.

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A Note to Dancers

Dancers are fully encouraged to audition using the requirements above.
We value strong movers and physical storytellers, and the creative team will place you where your strengths shine. Even if dance is your primary discipline, please prepare the same materials as actors.