AUDITIONS
​BOTG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We value diversity in race, disability, gender, sexuality,
socio-economic background, faith and age. Everyone is welcome and warmly encouraged to attend auditions. We are particularly interested in casting actors from a wide range of races, cultures and backgrounds. All parts are flexible in our casting of the show,
except as required by the play.
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MATILDA
THE MUSICAL
MUSIC & LYRICS BY TIM MINCHIN
BOOK BY DENNIS KELLY
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Directed by Tim Cadeny
Musical Direction by Madie Lawrence
Choreography by Chantal Forde
Produced by Diane Slater & Erin Ross
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CASTING THE ADULT/TEEN ROLES & ENSEMBLE FOR THE FULL PRODUCTION OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL
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In-Person Auditions
To be held October 27 & 29, at select times below. All auditions are comprised of two parts: an individual singing and reading from the script. Call backs are being held November 10th.
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Location
Locations will be in Oakville with majority happening at our studio and one location TBD. Final location will be sent with your audition confirmation.
Specific dates are:
Sunday October 27: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday October 29: 6:00pm -10:00pm
Callbacks and Dance Call
Sunday, November 10: 10am -12:30pm
Individual auditions slots are ten minutes each and must be booked in advance. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition time.
All questions and inquiries can be emailed to productions@botg.ca
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Please dress comfortably and familiarize yourself with the play and its characters in advance
For the audition:
Please prepare a 2-5 minute song. Any musical or song from the show is fine. Those auditioning as ensemble can prepare one, contemporary song if more comfortable. Please bring a copy of your sheet music or a track to play.
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You may also be asked to do a cold read of the text.
Performances
Wednesday April 9th - April 13th, 2025
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
CHARACTERS
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Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Miss Honey
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: male presenting
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: female presenting
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Any questions can be emailed to productions@botg.