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ABOUT THE SHOW

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda Jr., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

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PRODUCTION OF MATILDA

BACKSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS

AUDITION NOTICE

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr.

AGES 14-18

A U D I T I O N  C L I N I C - May 30th

A U D I T I O N S - June 1st

C A L L B A C K S - June 2nd

R E H E A R S A L S - June 3rd-July 27th

P E R F O R M A N C E S - July 28th-August 5th

AUDITION CLINIC

  • WHEN: May 30th @6:00-7:00pm

  • WHAT: Audition Clinic

  • WHO: Anyone who wants to come to see what it will be like to be in the show at Backstage

  • WEAR: Wear movement clothes, and bring shoes to dance in (tennis shoes or jazz shoes work great)

  • WHERE: Centerville Location (803 N 1250 W #4, Centerville, UT, 84014)

  • You do not need to attend the audition clinic in order to audition, it is just extra help and SUPER FUN!

AUDITIONS 

  • WHEN: June 1st, sign-up for an audition time slot after registration

  • WHAT: Auditions for Roles

  • WHO: Actors auditioning for the show

  • WEAR: Wear professional clothing

  • WHERE: West Bountiful Location (724 W 500 S #900, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087)

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  • Auditions are open to all performers between the ages of 14-18 (Except specific roles see below)

  • THIS PRODUCTION IS AUDITION ONLY AND NOT EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONS WILL BE CAST

  • No refunds will be given after the cast list has been posted

  • Rehearsals will be held Tues/Wed/Thurs 5:00-8:00pm

  • We are hoping to double-cast most roles

  • Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal 

  • If you cannot attend auditions or callbacks, contact us, and we will schedule another time for you

  • Come prepared to sing 30 seconds of a musical theatre song or a stylistically appropriate song to fit a character from the show

  • An accompanist will not be provided, please bring a karaoke track, no tracks with vocals

  • Auditions will take place at the studio located at (724 W 500 S #900, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087)

BRING TO AUDITIONS

  1. Audition Form (includes your contact info, previous show experience, all conflicts from June 1st-August 5th)

  2. Headshot with Actor's Resume on the back

  3. Your 30 second music cut (on a device we have Bluetooth, aux or iPhone aux)

  4. Wear professional clothing

AUDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC ROLES

Auditions will be held for the following roles: Matilda, Violet, Bruce, Amanda

Ages 8-18 will be considered for these roles. 

It is strongly encouraged students under 14 audition for both shows since Matilda Jr. is an Audition Only production (Finding Nemo & Matilda)

CALLBACKS

Additional Callbacks will be held June 2nd by invitation only. 

To help you prepare for Callbacks ahead of time, familiarize yourself with the songs and characters from the show

COST

Tuition: Two Payments of $163 (June and July) 

  • $70 Costume Rental Fee

  • Media Purchases: (All Optional) Headshot ($25), Video Digital Recording ($25), Cast Shirt ($25)

  • No Registration Fee 

  • If you would like to divide the cost in two, you can pay half in June and Half in July (email us with this request) 

  • Performers will be required to provide underclothing and shoes for performances.  Consisting of a tan leotard & black shorts for girls and a black tank top & black or tan pants for boys.  Specific shoes for performances.

  • Get "Backstage Musical Theatre" Camp 50% off when you are cast in "Matilda Jr" (view summer camps for more details)

HOW TO SIGN UP

1. Click any "register" button on website

2. Register for "Matilda Jr. (Audition Only)"

3. Email us to get an audition time backstageperformingartsutah@gmail.com

4. Come to auditions

If you have any questions, please email us  backstageperformingartsutah@gmail.com

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