Book by Dennis Kellly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. - HOMESCHOOL Cast
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 January 2027
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, 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 8, 2027
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.
HOMESCHOOL Cast rehearses:
Mondays & Wednesdays time TBA, PLUS Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm
ALL participants must be available EVERY DAY of tech week.
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS (MANDATORY) are as follows:
Homeschool Cast – May 10 – 13, 2027
Tuesday, May 11 from 4:00-8:00pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
Thursday, May 13 from 4:00-8:00pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
PERFORMANCES:
May 14 – 15, 2027
Homeschool Cast
Friday 5/14 at 7:00pm
Saturday 5/15 at 2:00pm
Saturday 5/15 at 7:00pm
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
January 2027: Registration opens
March 1 – 4, 2027: Auditions
March 8, 2027: Rehearsals begin
May 10, 2027: Load in to Theater
May 10 – 13, 2027: Tech Week Rehearsals (MANDATORY)
May 14 – 15, 2027: Performances!