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Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim MinchinBased on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl August 1-4 & 8-11. 2024 Oscar Larson Theatre Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish 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, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda 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. Cast Matilda ............................. Avery Stein Agatha Trunchbull .......... Caleb Isham Ms. Honey ........................ Avery Retzer Mr. Wormwood ............... Joey Daly Mrs. Wormwood...............Carrie McClanahan Lavender .......................... Cora Kleinjan Bruce ................................ Logan Laugmann Eric .................................... Clark Caruthers Hortencia ......................... Lily Larsen Amanda ............................ Leiana Thielke Alice .................................. Cora Jane Livingston Nigel .................................. Avory Squires Tommy .............................. Allie Anderson Mrs Phelps ....................... Shelia Shore Michael Wormwood ....... Tyler Anderson Rudolpho .......................... Major Anderson Acrobat ............................. Kally Brinkman Escapologist ..................... Jay Bauman Doctor .............................. Josephine Van Maanem Ensemble Katy Brinkman ~ Laila Hodne ~ Aiden McClanahan ~ Amelia Mc Clanahan ~ Sophia Shore ~ Lyric Stanley ~ Emma Haar ~ Apollo Houck ~ Chris Houck ~ Everett Stein ~ Jia Stein ~ Piper Mette ~ Madeline Williams ~ Pete Shore Crew Michael Thompson - Director Jason Soren - Asst Director Jenna York - Music Director Jay Bauman - Choreographer Jill Kruse - Costume/Set Designer Caleb Isham - Prop Designer Major Anderson - Set Builder Pit Noah Stremmel - Accompanist/Pit Director Sophia Poppen - Percussion Cadence Cedar - Percussion Katelyn Elton - Reed Lee Mallak - Reed Amanda DeBates - Trumpet Jaiden Monell - Bass Jacob LaFontaine - Guitar Kaden Shatswell - Cello |
Production Poster for Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical
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