Matilda Jr.

Roald Dahl's

Matilda Jr.

The Musical

Directed by Correna Vellner and Laurie Vellner

February 6, 2026 – 7:00PM
February 7, 2026 – 7:00PM
February 8, 2026 – 2:30PM

February 13, 2026 – 7:00PM
February 14, 2026 – 7:00PM
February 15, 2026 – 2:30PM

AUDITIONS

Matilda Jr. Audition Information

Saturday, December 6th • The Vanity Theater

We are thrilled to welcome young performers to the magical world of Matilda Jr., presented by The Sugar Creek Players! Below you will find everything you need to know to have a successful and confident audition day. We can’t wait to see you shine on stage!

AUDITION SCHEDULE — Saturday, December 6, 2025

Location: The Vanity Theater

Auditions: Doors unlock at 8:00 AM and you must arrive by 8:30 AM to get your audition number.

Doors will open at 8:00 AM to begin getting paperwork filled out and anyone wishing to audition needs to arrive not later than 8:30 AM to guarantee an audition slot. Once the child has completed their audition they are free to go. (If you/ your child cannot make it to the auditions by 8:30 am, please reach out prior to audition day for other
arrangements.)

Please prepare the song listed in the Vocal Audition Material section, these are the song cuts that the panel will be expecting to hear.

You will know before leaving the audition room if you are needed for a dance or line read callback.

  • Dance Callback (selected roles): 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
  • Line Read Callbacks (selected roles): 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
  • Vocal Callbacks:
    All vocal callbacks will be handled virtually. If the production team needs a vocal callback from you, you will be contacted with instructions for submitting a virtual recording.

Important:
Not being called back does not mean you are not in consideration for a role. We do not need to see every role/person at callbacks. Many casting decisions are made from the initial audition.

WHO CAN AUDITION?

Children Ages 6–15 years old
(Age range is strictly enforced)
Desired cast size: 50 performers.
Please know that the production team may need to make cuts, simply due to cast-size limitations. Sibling casting is not guaranteed.

VOCAL AUDITION MATERIAL

Please prepare the vocal selection that best matches the character you are most interested in.
Guide and Instrumental Tracks Provided Here:

Matilda Auditions
  • Matilda: “Naughty” – Full Song
  • Miss Honey: “This Little Girl” – 0:35 to end of song
  • Trunchbull: “The Hammer” – First 60 seconds
  • Bruce: “Revolting Children” – First 50 seconds
  • All Other Characters / Unsure: “When I Grow Up” – First 1 minute 15 seconds

Bring your best storytelling voice—show us character, energy, and personality!

ABOUT THE SHOW

Story Synopsis (Matilda Jr.)

Matilda Jr. is the enchanting, high-energy musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story, licensed through Music Theatre International (MTI). It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant young girl with an extraordinary imagination—and the courage to stand up against the
unfair adults in her life. Despite the challenges posed by her neglectful parents and the terrifying headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers her strength and the power of her mind. Along the way, she finds a loving mentor in Miss Honey, friendship in her classmates, and a
spark of magic she never knew she had.

Filled with humor, heart, and memorable characters, Matilda Jr. celebrates bravery, kindness, and believing in yourself.

CHARACTER SNAPSHOTS (Matilda Jr. - MTI)

Matilda Wormwood
Gender: Female
The hero of the show. She’s brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind, despite growing up in difficult circumstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull. Character portrayed age: 6 years old. The cast actress must present younger.

Eric
Gender: Male
A student at school with Matilda. He has the very first solo line of the entire show, so make sure to cast a good singer in this role. He also has some featured moments as one of Matilda’s schoolmates, so it’s helpful if Eric is also an expressive actor.

Amanda
Gender: Female
A student at school with Matilda. She has a few solos and lines, but her most featured moment is when Trunchbull throws her through the air using her pigtails.

Bruce
Gender: Male
One of Matilda’s schoolmates. He has the bad luck to get caught after eating Trunchbull’s cake. Bruce goes through quite a transformation throughout the show and has some important solos.

Hortensia
Gender: Female
Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos, and Hortensia has a few lines.

Alice
Gender: Female
Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos.

Tommy
Gender: Male
Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos.

Lavender
Gender: Female
One of the kids at school with Matilda. She is kind and bright (though not as brilliant as Matilda) and quickly decides that Matilda is her best friend.

Nigel
Gender: Male
One of the kids at school with Matilda. He is enthusiastic, sweet, and always in a bit of a panic. Nigel has a few solos and some great featured moments in the show.

Mr. Wormwood
Gender: Male
Matilda’s father. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he
is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny. It’s helpful if Mr. Wormwood seems older onstage and makes a dynamic pair with Mrs. Wormwood.

Mrs. Wormwood
Gender: Female
Matilda’s mother. Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves to read. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day.

Michael
Gender: Male
Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his father’s eye. This is a hilarious supporting role for a younger actor with comedic timing, as Michael’s contributions to the scene usually function as deadpan one-liners.

Mrs. Phelps
Gender: Female
The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matilda’s stories. This is a great featured role for a stronger actress who reads as older than Matilda onstage.

Escapologist
Gender: Male
A character of Matilda’s creation. Everything this character does is grand and exaggerated – he’s performing for the cheap seats! Dance experience is a plus – some solo singing.

Acrobat
Gender: Female
A product of Matilda’s imagination. Dance experience is a plus – some solo singing.

Miss Honey
Gender: Female
A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. Strong vocal and acting skills.

Agatha Trunchbull
Gender: Female
The quintessential terrifying tyrant. As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments. It’s helpful if Trunchbull is
physically larger than the actors playing children. Strong vocal and acting skills.

Rudolpho
Gender: Male
Mrs. Wormwood’s self-obsessed dance teacher. This is a hilarious featured role for a comedic performer who moves well.

Sergei
Gender: Male
A customer that was swindled by Mr. Wormwood. Though he shows up looking for payback, Matilda has had quite enough
of revenge, and Sergei lets the Wormwoods escape.

Featured Dance and Vocal Ensemble
This will be composed of the older students at Matilda’s school. This group is extremely important to the show and is featured in many vocal numbers.

Standard Ensemble
Ensemble roles include Russians, Little Kids, Kids, Mums, Dads, the Cook and the Mechanic.

WHAT TO BRING & HOW TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS

  • Audition Form
    Printable forms will be available online. Forms can also be completed on-site the day of auditions. Audition Form
  • Behavior Contract
    Please review and sign with a parent/guardian: Behavior Contract
  • Conflict List
    Be prepared to list all known conflicts from 12/6/2025 through 2/16/2026. Conflicts significantly affect casting, so please be sure to have a listing! This can be completed prior to audition or on site. Scheduling Conflicts
  • Audition Headshot
    Will be taken on site before heading to the audition room
  • Comfortable Clothing
    Wear something you can dance and move in. Please, no backless / slip on shoes.
  • A Positive Attitude!
    We’re excited to meet you—bring your confidence, energy, and joy!

UNABLE TO ATTEND IN-PERSON?

If you cannot attend on December 6th, please contact Director Correna at
vicepresident@sugarcreekplayers.org prior to audition day! Virtual audition consideration is available only with advanced communication.

USEFUL LINKS

🎵 Vocal Tracks: Matilda Auditons
📄 Printable Audition Form: Audition Form
📝 Behavior Contract: Behavior Contract
📅 Rehearsal Conflicts: Scheduling Conflicts

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Thank you for your interest in Matilda Jr. This show is full of heart, humor, and empowerment—and we are thrilled to begin building this cast. Please know that the audition panel wants to see you succeed and are cheering each of you on! Come ready to be brave, creative, and uniquely YOU. Let the magic begin!