Book by Dennis Kellly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
REGISTRATION OPENS in Fall 2026
Registration is open to ages 8 to 14
NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION
** If you have previously registered for one of our productions using our registration system most of your information will be in the system.
- Actor information (name, birthdate, allergies/medical conditions, t-shirt size)
- Email contact for at least one family member. Please be ready to provide email address for any family member that will want cast updates.
- Rehearsal Availability – which day(s) actor is available/unavailable for rehearsal and specific conflict dates for days where actor is available but has a conflict.
- No conflicts allowed during Tech/Show week
VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION HOURS
For each participating cast member, 15 hours of adult volunteer work is required (25 hours for two cast members/35 hours for three).
If unable to fulfill hours of participation, a buyout option is available at the time of registration. Late buyout payments will have a 20% late fee added on.
Information on Job Choices will be communicated to registered participants when it becomes available.
AUDITION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS
Open to Ages 8 – 14
All auditions will be held in person at the Historic Hoover Theater studios.
Video auditions will be accepted on a case by case basis.
Auditions will be one hour slots in small groups.
AUDITION DATES:
Monday – Thursday, March 1 – 4, 2027 in one hour slots, times TBA.
HOW TO AUDITION
In general, actors should arrive prepared for a group audition with at least 16 bars of a musical theater song that shows off their voice memorized and ready to sing.
They should expect to do some cold reading from the script and possibly some other acting exercises. They should come in comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement.
REHEARSALS:
Begin March 15 & 16, 2026
ALL conflicts (standing appointments, trips, etc.) need to be identified on the required supplemental registration form. A full rehearsal schedule will be provided after casting that will tell which actors are rehearsing on what day. Casting will affect TECH WEEK REHEARSAL DAYS – please check this details as all actors must be available all days of tech week.
M/W Casts rehearse:
Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30pm PLUS Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm
Tu/Th Casts rehearse:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00-6:30pm PLUS Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm
HOMESCHOOL Cast rehearses:
Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:00pm PLUS Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm
ALL participants must be available EVERY DAY of tech week.
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS (MANDATORY) will be ONE of these weeks:
May 10 – 13, 2027 – Casts A & B
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
May 17 – 20, 2027 – Casts C & D
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
May 24 – 27, 2027 – Cast E
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
IMPORTANT NOTE!! Cast Assignments, including your tech week and performance schedule will be confirmed AFTER auditions and casting. You may indicate availability with the supplemental registration form but there is not a guaranteed schedule at the time of registration.
PERFORMANCES:
May 14 – 30, 2027
*CASTS WILL BE ASSIGNED AFTER AUDITIONS AND CASTING
Cast A & B – May 14 – 16, 2027
Details TBA
Cast C & D – May 21 – 23, 2027
Details TBA
Cast E – May 28 – 30, 2027
Details TBA
VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION HOURS
For each participating cast member, 15 hours of adult volunteer work is required (25 hours for two cast members/35 hours for three).
If unable to fulfill hours of participation, a buyout option is available at the time of registration. Late buyout payments will have a 20% late fee added on.
Information on Job Choices will be communicated to registered participants when it becomes available.
IMPORTANT DATES
Fall 2026: Registration opens
March 1 – 4, 2027: Auditions
March 15 & 16, 2027: Rehearsals begin
May 10, 2027: Load in to Theater
May 10 – 13, 2027: Tech Week Rehearsals (MANDATORY) Casts A & B
May 17 – 20, 2027: Tech Week Rehearsals (MANDATORY) Casts C & D
May 24 – 27, 2027: Tech Week Rehearsals (MANDATORY) Cast E
May 14, 2027: Opening Performances! Casts A & B
May 21, 2027: Opening Performances! Casts C & D
May 28, 2027: Opening Performances! Cast E
May 30, 2027: Closing Performance & Strike