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