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Matilda Wormwood
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Mezzo Soprano
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Alto/Baritone
Miss Honey
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Soprano
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Baritone
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Mezzo Soprano
Michael Wormwood
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Tenor
Bruce
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend.
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Baritone
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Tenor
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Tenor
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show. Tenor
Cook
A worker at the school. Lackey to Miss Trunchbull.
Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3
Some shady Russians engaged in dealings with Mr. Wormwood.
Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy)
Students at Crunchem Hall. Some real pieces of work.
Parents
Loving, doting, sometimes overly indulgent parents.
An Important Note on Casting:
An important inspiration for this musical is the British tradition of Pantomime Theatre. Gender and color blind casting for our school production will be the norm, any actor can earn any part. Thank you.