Vocal Selections

Cinderella Auditions

Choose TWO Songs to sing at your audition.

Songs

Character Breakdown

Matilda Wormwood

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. Cast a fantastic singer and great actress in this role who can embody both Matilda’s cleverness and her kindness.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

AUDITION SONGS: Naughty (0:00-1:31), Quiet (0:00-2:00)

Bruce

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, so cast an excellent singer and actor. Keep in mind that just because Bruce eats the cake, it doesn’t mean he has to be physically larger than the other children – just cast an actor who can portray Bruce’s journey throughout the show.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: C3

AUDITION SONG: Revolting Children (0:00-1:08)

Mr. Wormwood

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, so cast a fantastic character actor in this role who can really land the comedy and isn’t afraid to play an unlikeable character. It’s helpful if Mr. Wormwood reads as older onstage and makes a dynamic pair with Mrs. Wormwood.

Gender: male

AUDITION SONG: Telly (0:00-1:06)

New telly karaoke track

https://youtu.be/X48lGsQjCUs?is=BJhjJKqhyJhrBy4m

0:00-1:05

Mrs. Wormwood

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. Cast a great actress who can portray Mrs. Wormwood’s nastiness but also play up her ridiculousness and lean into the comedy.

Gender: female

AUDITION SONG: Loud (0:00-1:12)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R3gdLi4kaw

Miss Honey

A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. Cast an excellent actress and singer who can portray Miss Honey’s sweetness and her strength. It’s helpful if the actress reads as older than the kids from onstage.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

AUDITION SONG: My House (1:18-2:40)

Agatha Trunchbull

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. The Trunchbull can be played by a male or female (though the character is female). It’s helpful if Trunchbull is physically larger than the actors playing children. Cast a fantastic character actor and singer who can command the stage and embody Trunchbull’s larger-than-life villainy.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: F#5

Vocal range bottom: C4

AUDITION SONG: The Hammer (0:30-2:00)

New trunchbull karaoke tracks

https://youtu.be/73WxZj3eiWY?is=KR5t3fNPCT-x5noL

0:09-1:55

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood’s self-obsessed dance teacher. This is a hilarious featured role for a comedic performer who moves well. Featured dancer role.

Gender: male

AUDITION SONG: When I Grow Up (0:00-1:12) & Revolting Children (0:51-1:22)

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