Fall 2021 MUSICAL
NOW Open
The heartwarming story about a girl with an extraordinary imagination, Matilda JR is filled with frantically fun music that is both engaging and powerful. Using her wit, intelligence and a little bit of magic, Matilda inspires others and discovers that she can bravely stand up for what is right. The story exposes the true meaning of family, the love and joy of learning, and the transformative power of storytelling.
REHEARSALS held at Treehouse Theater
PERFORMANCES are Dec. 2-5, 2021, at UWGB-Manitowoc Theatre
PRODUCTION STAFF
EXEC DIRECTOR - Karen Rohrer
DIRECTOR - Katie Jo Shimulunas
ASS'T DIRECTOR - Missie Wendorf
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Lisa Heili
ASS'T MUSIC DIRECTOR - Joey O'Connor
CHOREOGRAPHER - Madde Gilmore
STAGE MANAGER - Jessica Green
ASS'T STAGE MANAGER - Danielle Frahm
COSTUMES - Danielle Frahm & Elizabeth Geissler
SET DESIGNER / MASTER BUILDER - John Iannitello
SET DECORATOR - Melissa MacDonald
MAKE UP DESIGNER - Margaret Iannitello
HAIR DESIGNER - Patrick Schamburek
PROPERTIES - Melissa MacDonald & Jessica Green
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Lori Hebel
SOUND DESIGNER - Aaron & Katie Ludolph
PARTICIPATION FEE
$175/student - due by October 1
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 8-18. Up to 40 students will be cast, with a maximum of five between ages 8-10.
Auditioning students of all ages should prepare and memorize a one-minute song (from a music theater production) that highlights their vocal range. Students 11-18 should ALSO prepare and memorize a one-minute monologue that highlights their diction and emotion.
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional, no cost, no RSVP needed)
Sunday, September 12: 6-6:45 pm
AUDITIONS (90 minute timeslots)
Tuesday, Sept. 14
ages 11-18: 6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 18
ages 8-10: 9:00-9:45 am
ages 11-18: 10:00-11:30 am, noon-1:30 pm, OR 1:30-3:00 pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, Sept. 19, beginning at noon
CAST/CREW READ THRU & FIRST REHEARSAL
Thursday, Sept. 23, 6-8 pm
REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Sept. 23 - Nov. 23
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
Actor conflicts, both weekly and one-time, within these timeframes must be reported during registration or at Auditions. The Production Team will develop the detailed Rehearsal Schedule developed AFTER Casting is complete, working around reported Actor Conflicts. Excessive conflicts and/or absences will not be tolerated.
HOLIDAY PARADE, float
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 6 pm
MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY
Sunday, Nov. 28, noon-4 pm
TECH REHEARSAL
Sunday, Nov. 28, 4-6 pm
DRESS REHEARSALS
Monday, Nov. 29 - Wednesday, Dec. 1
PERFORMANCES
Dec . 2 & 3 @ 6:30 pm
Dec. 4 & 5 @ 2:00 pm
SONG LIST
Miracle - Little Kids, Matilda, Big Kids as Mums, Dads
Naughty - Matilda
Acrobat Story - Escapologist, Acrobat
School Song - Little Kids, Big Kids
The Hammer - Trunchbull, Miss Honey, Little Kids, Matilda, Big Kids
Naughty - Superglue - Matilda
The Chokey Chant - Little Kids, Big Kids
This Little Girl - Miss Honey
Bruce - Little Kids, Matilda, Big Kids
When I Grow Up - Little Kids, Big Kids, Miss Honey, Matilda
The Smell of Rebellion - Trunchbull, Big Kids, Little Kids, Matilda
Quiet - Matilda
Revolting Children - Big Kids, Little Kids, Matilda
Bows - Company
ROLES
Matilda Wormwood - the brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind heroine
Eric, Amanda, Bruce, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy, Lavender, Nigel - classmates
Mr. Wormwood - Matilda's rude and not very bright father
Mrs. Wormwood - Matilda's nasty, selfish mother
Michael - Matilda's brother
Mrs. Phelps - the kind librarian
Escapologist & Acrobat - products of Matilda's imagination
Miss Honey - kind and generous teacher at Matilda's school
Agatha Trunchbull - quintessential terrifying tyrant and headmistress at Matilda's school
Rudolpho - Mrs. Wormwood’s self-obsessed dance teacher
Sergei - a customer swindled by Mr. Wormwood
Russians, Little Kids, Big Kids, Kids, Mums, Dads, the Cook, and the Mechanic - Company