Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Auditions
- WHO: Lexington Children’s Theatre
- WHAT: 17th Annual Summer Family Musical
- WHEN:
- Sunday, April 22 from 4:00-7:00 PM
- Monday, April 23 from 6:30-9:30 PM
- Friday, April 27 from 6:30-9:30 PM
- Saturday, April 28 from 3:30-6:30 PM
- WHERE: Lexington Children’s Theatre. 418 W. Short St. Lexington, KY 40507
Straight from Broadway to the Bluegrass, we are THRILLED to announce that Lexington Children’s Theatre will be producing Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical as our 80th season opener and our 17th annual Summer Family Musical! LCT will be one of the first regional companies in the country to produce this incredible show.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musicak will be directed by LCT’s Associate Artistic Director in Charge of Education, Jeremy Kisling. Casting roles for ages 9 to 99.
Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition time, email rsm@lctonstage.org. When you arrive at the theatre, go to the check-in desk and turn in your audition packet (provided to you after you arrange your appointment) and have your picture taken (don’t forget to bring $1 to pay for the picture). During the actual audition, you may play some improvisational games and/or you may be asked to read from the script. All performers must turn 9 prior to April 22nd, 2018 to be eligible to audition. The show will be performed on the LCT Main Stage.
Performances will take place July 19th – 29th, 2018.
Show Description:
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you unlocked the power inside of you? When Matilda has enough of her preoccupied parents, her horrible headmistress, and her seemingly doomed destiny– she decides it’s time to take matters into her own…imagination! Join Matilda, Miss Honey, Bruce, Lavender, and the Trunchbull on this rebellious romp through the wacky and wild world of Roald Dahl in the regional premiere of this magical musical. So, grab a big book and an even BIGGER piece of chocolate cake as we boogie our way through this incredible story that celebrates what it means to be Y-O-U!
Book by Dennis Kelly (Tony® Award Winner – Best Book of a Musical)
Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
Orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale
Recommended for the whole family!