Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
based on the novel by Roald Dahl
book by Dennis Kelly
music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
directed by Melanie Donnelly
music directed by Eric Ritter
choreography by Emily Lambert
produced by Linda Minkoff
stage managed by Alison Walters-Short
May 5-6, 12-13, and 19 at 7:30 pm
May 14 and 20 at 2 pm
The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece 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, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also 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 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, 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
Amanda Thripp - Ellya
Tommy - Senna
Lavender - actor's name withheld
Big Kid - Chrislynn (Moon) Branker
Bruce - Jasper Copeland
Kids Ensemble - Josie
Alice - Millie Lassonde
Kids Ensemble - Caroline Magyar
Kids Ensemble - Fergus Moran
Eric - Finley M
Big Kid - Zoe Moran
Hortensia - Lily Rice
Michael/Big Kid - Thalia Ruark
Matilda - Camila Sabatelli
Nigel - Pietra Sabatelli
Mr Wormwood - Scott Salley
Mrs Wormwood - Liz Ruark
Mrs Phelps - Erika Wilde
Acrobat/Rudolfo - Sarah Wolman
Miss Honey - Ien Ruark
Escapologist/Entertainer - James Honaker
Lunch Lady/Doctor/Henchperson - Beth Martin
Trunchbull - Julia Perlowski
EMACT DASH Nominations
Youth Performer, Musical - Ien Ruark
Specialty Ensemble - The Children's Ensemble