Upcoming Auditions
Audition Dates: July 17th and 18th at 7pm at the Tipton County Foundation (1020 W Jefferson Street, Tipton, IN)
Performance Dates: Sept 23, 24, 25, 2022
Whether you've seen them before or you are brand new to the basement kitchen, you'll have fun watching the ladies dish it out! The year is 1960 and a reformation is underway. Against the changing tide, these bulwarks never failing standing strong in their faith and their friendships with more crazy antics, more great songs, and more lessons reluctantly learned.
Mrs Snusted (Vivian) - Stage Age 55-65 highest c of the ladies
Mrs Engelson (Karin) - Stage Age 35-40 Middle Vocal
Mrs Gilmerson (Mavis) - Stage Age 45-55 Lowest of the vocals
Miss Signe Engelson - Stage Age 14-20 Middle Vocal
Pastor Gunderson - Stage age 35-40 Tenor/Baritone
All Roles are available!!
Please prepare a vocal audition selection 16-32 measures in length.
A Bluetooth speaker will available. An accompanist may be available.
Show dates September 23, 24 and 25 at Tipton High School Auditorium.
Still looking for a Music Director / Rehearsal pianist
Contact Ryan Schmitt with questions or for details (765)-210-3585
Thank you!
Performance Dates: Sept 23, 24, 25, 2022
Whether you've seen them before or you are brand new to the basement kitchen, you'll have fun watching the ladies dish it out! The year is 1960 and a reformation is underway. Against the changing tide, these bulwarks never failing standing strong in their faith and their friendships with more crazy antics, more great songs, and more lessons reluctantly learned.
Mrs Snusted (Vivian) - Stage Age 55-65 highest c of the ladies
Mrs Engelson (Karin) - Stage Age 35-40 Middle Vocal
Mrs Gilmerson (Mavis) - Stage Age 45-55 Lowest of the vocals
Miss Signe Engelson - Stage Age 14-20 Middle Vocal
Pastor Gunderson - Stage age 35-40 Tenor/Baritone
All Roles are available!!
Please prepare a vocal audition selection 16-32 measures in length.
A Bluetooth speaker will available. An accompanist may be available.
Show dates September 23, 24 and 25 at Tipton High School Auditorium.
Still looking for a Music Director / Rehearsal pianist
Contact Ryan Schmitt with questions or for details (765)-210-3585
Thank you!
Directed by Jill Howell and Taylor Williams
Show Dates: November 4, 5, & 6 and 11, 12 & 13.
Rehearsal Days: Sundays 1-4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm beginning week of August 14
Matilda is a demanding, very entertaining, full-length musical for adults and children based on the book by Roald Dahl.
Matilda Auditions are open to ADULTS AND CHILDREN (grade 3 and above.)
Matilda Auditions will be in two sections as some may be asked to return for a callback.
First Round will be on Sunday July 31 OR on August 1; there will be a callback for selected people on August 2.
MATILDA Auditions and callbacks will take place in the Tipton High School Auditorium. (times listed below)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AUDITIONS:
First Round (Sunday, July 31, 5-8pm OR Monday, August 1, 6-9pm)
- There is no need to come to both nights of First Round auditions
- Please prepare 16-24 measures of a musical theatre song NOT from the show.
- An accompanist will be provided.
- You will need to know your conflict schedule from August 14 - November 16, 2022; this includes school events. Please do not assume we know when school concerts or athletic events will be.
-Short character line to read (will be provided)
-Dance audition - please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
-Child roles dance audition
-Big Kid/Adult roles dance audition is different than the Child roles dance audition.
If you want to be considered for either a child OR big kid/adult, then please do the big kid/adult dance audition.
*Some actors will be asked to return for a callback on August 2 at 6pm. You will be given things to practice.
Second Round/Callback (August 2, 6pm)
- Song cut - specific to character (See below)
- Scene reading
- Monologue (for potential Matildas and Bruces only)
Callback songs by character: Please feel free to practice these songs in advance. These are the songs we will want to hear at the callback. Research them online; listen to the different versions; you might also find accompaniment tracks if you search.
Matilda - Quiet
Bruce - beginning of Revolting Children (“Woah” in the correct octave)
Miss Honey - Pathetic
Mrs. Wormwood - Loud
Mr. Wormwood/Doctor/Escapologist - Miracle (Doctor’s solo)
The Trunchbull - Smell of Rebellion
**Read through the Matilda_Character_Descriptions to better understand what role suits you best! (Download below)
Child Roles must look like smaller kids compared to the “big kids”. There is no age limit, it will all be relative and the directors’ decision. Child roles will be dance-heavy.
Adult Roles must look like adults on stage. There is no age limit, it will all be relative to the directors’ decision. Most adult roles will have some dance requirements.
Big Kid/Mum and Dad Roles must appear as bigger/older children compared to the child roles. There is no age limit, it will all be relative and the directors’ decision. Big Kid Roles will be dance-heavy.
All characters use some form of British accent. ESPECIALLY Mr. Wormwood, Mrs. Wormwood.
(Download the ENTIRE file below to read about specific characters or to see vocal ranges)
| matilda_character_descriptions.pdf |
CLICK HERE for ticket information.
