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character breakdown

Adult casting guidelines

MATILDA THE MUSICAL – ADULT CASTING GUIDELINES - CHARACTER NOTES
 
MISS TRUNCHBULL (Male) 
Headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School. Miss Honey's aunt. Once a famous athlete, she is described as a "gigantic Holy terror", a "fierce tyrannical monster" who "marches like a    storm trooper with long arms swinging" with an "aura of menace".
Age                  30 to40ish.
Physicality      6’ plus. A physical character actor - must be physically fit andagile.
Vocal               High baritone with a strong F sharp. Extremely good enunciation and vocal dexterity.
Dialect             HeightenedRP.
Dance              Ribbon Dance andVaulting
 
NOTE;              There are physical demands of this role–physical fitness is crucial.

MISS HONEY (Female) 
A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile - yet possesses the rare gift of being adored by every small child under her care. She should have a curious warmth that is almost tangible.
Age                  25 to 35 yearsold.
Physicality      "slim and fragile that if she fell over she would smash into a thousand pieces like a porcelainfigure".
Vocal               Soprano up to Bb, with a strong and solid belt up toD.
Lyrical pure sounding voice. Could even have a slightly folksy quality.
Dialect             RPDance              Loud and Miracle
 
NOTE;              This role also features as a parent during the openingnumber.

MR WORMWOOD (Male) 
A dealer in second-hand cars - "a mean crooked crook" - with a penchant for wearing jackets with large, brightly coloured checks. Should ideally be a clown and could have an ex-punkish rocker voice.
Age                  35 to early40s.
Physicality      A weasley or ratty essence. Needs to beagile.
Vocal               Top A (negotiable!) To f# Dialect             Essex/Estuary/EastLondon Dance              Notrequired

MRS WORMWOOD (Female) 
Mother of Michael and Matilda, and the wife of Mr Wormwood. She is obsessed with her amateur Ballroom dancing partner and her looks. Like her husband she thinks very little of Matilda’s unique abilities and often berates her. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice – must have strong comedy.
 
Age                  30s.
Physicality      Above 5’ 8”preferred
Vocal               Really strong belt voice, with matching vocal stamina. Up to top F/G – with higher adlibs.
Dialect             Essex / Estuary / EastLondon
Dance              Strong understanding of movement

MRS PHELPS (Female) 
Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading. She has an inner peace.
 
Age                  30s to50s
Physicality      Generally played by a woman of non-caucasionheritage.
Vocal               Accomplishedsinger
Dialect             Possibly African or Caribbean or non-Caucasian
Dance              Basic movement skills. Appears as a parent inMiracle.

MALE ENSEMBLE / RUDOLPHO (Male) 
Mrs Wormwood’s dance partner. Should be genuinely fit and athletic. Should have a flare for character comedy, and have great vocal and dance stamina for the number ‘Loud’.
 
Age                  20s, early30s
Physicality      Strong andfit.
Vocal               High baritone with consistent Fs with passing topA
Dialect             Any UKregion
Dance              Very strong dancer. Latin ballroom is anadvantage.
 
NOTE:              This track is an ensemble/role track during the show and may have other principal, or non-principal,covers.

MALE ENSEMBLE / SERGEI 
Russian Mafia Boss who is physically intimidating, with an accomplished Russian accent.
 
Age                  30s
Physicality      Over6ft,broad,masculine,intimidatingwithstrongfacialfeatures.
Vocal               RichBaritone.
Dialect             Russian and Northern or Birmingham orEstuary.
Dance              Auditioned as a movementtrack.
 
Track                     This track is an ensemble/minor roles track during the show and may have principal, or non-principal covers.

MALE ENSEMBLE / DOCTOR 
Age                  20s,30s
Physicality      Over 5’10”
Vocal               High tenor with a comfortable top A. Rockquality.
Dance              Strong dance track.Salsa.
 
NOTE;              This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and may have principal, or non-principalcovers.

MALE ENSEMBLE / ESCAPOLOGIST 
Age                  20s,30s
Physicality      Over 5’10”
Vocal               High lyricbaritone.
Dialect             1940’sRP
Dance              Movementtrack.
 
NOTE:                    This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and mayhave principal, or non-principalcovers.
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MALE ENSEMBLE / MECHANIC 
Age                  20s
Physicality      Up to 5’8”
Dance              Very strongmover
 
NOTE;              This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and mayhave principal, or non-principalcovers.

MALE ENSEMBLE 
Age                  20’s,30’s
Physicality      Above5’10”
Dance              Strong dance track.Salsa
 
NOTE;              This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and may have principal, or non-principalcovers.
 
FEMALE ENSEMBLE / ACROBAT 
A strong all round ensemble performer with covers.
 
Age                  20s, 30s Physicality      Above 5’4” Vocal               Check forcovers
Dialect             African, Caribbean or non-Caucasian may be required forcover.
Dance              Strong dancetrack
 
NOTE;              This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and mayhave principal, or non-principalcovers.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 
A strong all round ensemble performer with covers.
 
Age                  20s,30s
Physicality      Above5’4”
Dialect             African, Caribbean, or non-Caucasian, may be required forcover.
Dance              Strong dancetrack
 
NOTE;              This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and mayhave principal, or non-principalcovers.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 
A strong all round ensemble performer with covers.
 
Age                  20s,30s
Physicality      Generally played by  a  woman of  non-Caucasian  heritage. Dialect             African, Caribbean, or non-Caucasian, may be required for cover Dance              Good movementtrack
NOTE;              This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and may have principal, or non-principalcovers.

SWINGS 
MaleSwing1              Ensemble swing with possible principal, or non-principalcovers.
5’8” to 5’9”
 
MaleSwing2              Ensemble swing with possible principal, or non-principalcovers.
5’9” to 6’
 
Female Swing 1          Adult Ensemble and child swing with possible principal, or non-principal covers. Up to5’5”.
Female Swing 2          Adult Ensemble and possible child swing with possible principal, or non- principal covers.
AdultChildSwing       Slight build, looks like a child. Child swing and possible adultswing.
Up to 5’ 1”.
 
NOTE: Please note two Dance Captain positions will be appointed. One is proposed to be the Adult Child Swing and the other to be appointed from the Swing team.

child casting guidelines

MICHAEL WORMWOOD/ MALE ENSEMBLE (Male) Must be able to fully participate in all ensemble vocal and dance numbers and also to play the Wormwood’s monosyllabic son. Needs good deadpan comedy and the ability to find a character during a lot of stage time with few words. 
 
Age                   10 to 15
Physicality      5’2” to 5’7”. Teenagelooking
Vocal               Accomplished singer.
Dialect             Essex / Estuary / EastLondon
Dance              Physically fit and strong mover.
 
NOTE; This role has few spoken words. This track is an ensemble/minor role track during the show and may have other principal, or non-principal, covers. Michael WormwoodMatilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
 
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MATILDA An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Age                  Looks 6 to 10
Height           Up to 4' 3". Short as possible.
Essential      Enigmatic, serious, intense. Instinctive acting ability. Vocal health and clarity. Cartwheel.
 
AMANDA
Age                  

Height           4' 3" –4' 5"
Essential      Slight framed. Strong dance and vocalability. 

LAVENDER
Age
                 7 to 10

Height           4' 3" –4' 5"
Essential      Good dance. Strong singing and acting. Loud and kooky - likes to have fun - bigpersonality. 

ALICE
Age

Height           4' 6"-4' 8"
Essential      Strong and Bold. Strong dance and vocalability. 

HORTENSIA
Age 

Height           4' 6"– 4' 8"
Essential      Feisty. Strong dance and vocalability.
 
ERIC
Age 

Height           Up to 4' 3". Small as possible. Essential Cute. Small. Ability to learn. Boys with limited dance training, but demonstrating strong potential are still encouraged toaudition
 
BRUCE 
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Age                  7 to 14
Height           4' 6" – 4' 8"
Essential      Vocal ability for “Revolting Children”. Acting ability.Comic.Boys with limited dance training, but demonstrating strong potential are still encouraged to audition.
As part of the action on stage this role is required to eat chocolate cake, cream & icing. Must not be allergic to latex (material of the prop cake) or cake/icing ingredients

NIGEL
Age

Height           4' 6" – 4' 8"
Essential      Vocal stamina for spoken dialogue. Strong dance ability. Strong vocalability.Boys with limited dance training, but demonstrating strong potential are still encouraged to audition
 
TOMMY
Age

Height           4' 8" – 5"
Essential      Strong dance and vocal ability. Boys with limited dance training, but demonstrating strong potential are still encouraged toauditionBruce Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.




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