Auditions – Matilda the Musical!

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Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT is excited to be holding a second round of open call auditions for their upcoming production of MATILDA on Wednesday March 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 at 263 Golden Hill St in Bridgeport.

***PLEASE NOTE: These Auditions are for Adults ONLY. All child roles have been accounted for***

AUDITION SCHEDULE:

Wednesday March 4:

6:00 – 8:00 Adult Auditions (Age 16+ ONLY)

8:00 – 10:00 Callbacks (invite only)

 

We are seeking actors and singers of all types, ethnicities, etc. to cover all principle and ensemble roles.

PLEASE NOTE: These are unpaid community theatre productions. 

***Please read the info below in detail. Specifically, the ‘WHAT TO PREPARE’ section***

 

ROLES SEEKING

 

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.

Gender: Male

Age: 35 to 55

 

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

Gender: Male

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D3

 

Mrs. Wormwood

Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.

Gender: Female

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. Strong dancer. 

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D#3

 

Adult Ensemble

To cover a variety of different roles including Henchmen, Parents, Doctor, Cook, etc.

 

WHERE

Downtown Cabaret Theatre

263 Golden Hill St. Bridgeport CT 06604

 

WHAT TO PREPARE

2 song selections (uptempo and ballad) approx. 1 minute in length in the style of the show or from the show itself. An accompanist will be provided. All actors should bring a current headshot (or recent photo) and 1 page acting resume or list of theater/performing experience.

 

APPOINTMENT SIGN-UPS:

SIGN-UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE

**If no slots are available, we still welcome walk-ins**

 

REHEARSALS

The rehearsal schedule for Main Stage Theatre is generally Mon-Thurs from 6:00pm-10pm and for most productions, Sunday evenings 5-9pm or some afternoons, based on cast and directors’ schedules.

 

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Rehearsals:

Rehearsal Week 1 – ​Monday March 23 – Thursday March 26, 6:00-10:00p

Rehearsal Week 2 – ​Sunday March 29 – Thursday April 2, 6:00-10:00p

Rehearsal Week 3 – ​Sunday April 5 – Thursday April 9, 6:00-10:00p

Rehearsal Week 4 – ​Sunday April 12 – Wednesday April 16, 6:00-10:00p

TECH WEEK – ​Sunday April 19 – Thursday April 23, 6:00-11:00p

 

Performances:

Opening – ​Friday April 24 ​- 7:30

Saturday April 25 ​- 5:00 + 8:00

Sunday April 26 ​- 4:30

Thursday April 30 – 7:30

Friday May 1 ​- 7:30

Saturday May 2 ​- 5:00 + 8:00

Sunday May 3 ​- 4:30

Friday May 8 ​- 7:30

Saturday May 9 ​- 5:00 + 8:00

Sunday May 10 ​- 4:30

Friday May 15 ​- 7:30

Saturday May 16 ​- 5:00 + 8:00

Closing – Sunday May 17 ​- 4:30

 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION

SIGN-UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE

**If no slots are available, we still welcome walk-ins**

 

If you are unable to attend auditions, but would still like to be considered, please submit your headshot and resume to submissions@mycabaret.org

 

Questions?

contact submissions@mycabaret.org

Downtown Cabaret Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization entering its 43rd season. For more info about DCT or their upcoming 2018/19 season visit www.MyCabaret.org