Matilda Jr Auditions
This is an amazing opportunity for students to experience rehearsing and performing in a fully staged, licensed, and costumed 60 minute musical, all within two weeks! That’s over 70 hours of theater time!
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!
Casting Ages 10 to 16 Performance Times and Location TBA very soon. Stay tuned!
There are so many great roles in this show! Check out the Character Breakdown and Plot Synopsis.
Matilda Jr. Summer Mainstage Auditions
Welcome to our Matilda JR Audition Page. Matilda JR is our 2025 Summer Mainstage Production, and we are so excited to have you in our cast!
You will be asked to read from Audition Sides as well as sing one Audition Cut. Those are all listed below.
Audition Tips:
- SLATE before you begin. A slate should include your first and last name, your age, plus the role you are auditioning for. Example: “Hello, my name is Kelly Smith. I am 12 years old and I am auditioning for the role of ______________. ” (Note that it is totally fine to say you are happy with any role or would like to be in the ensemble!)
- We recommend that you memorize the lyrics to the song cut, so you do not need to hold your sheet music while performing.
- Familiarize yourself with the Audition Sides.
- Be sure to bring some character to your audition and project your voice so we can hear you.
- Be confident and have fun!
Please review the Matilda JR Script for character information and to find the sheet music for the audition song options below.
Please note that ALL “Adult” Characters (except Miss Honey/Ms. Trunchbull) will also play the older school kids. Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood will also play older school kids when possible.
Audition Cuts
All those participating in auditions will be asked to sing a section of “Naughty” for their initial audition piece. You may be asked to sing one of the other songs listed below at the initial audition, or at a callback.
EVERYONE – Naughty (:32 to end)
Callback Tracks
Matilda – Quiet (1:00-2:16)
Bruce – Naughty (meas 1-21)
Miss Honey – This Little Girl (full song)
Agatha Trunchbull The Smell of Rebellion (1:01-1:32)
Audition Sides
Please utilize our Google folder for the AUDITION SIDES.
What Are Audition Sides?
Sides are a small section of the script actors are given before an audition. Sides can range from a few sentences to several pages. You may even be given multiple sides at the audition from different parts of the script, so it is important to review them all. Your interpretation of the characters you are auditioning for will be of great interest to the audition panel, so dive into these characters and have fun bringing them to life.
Our Why
We are passionate about maintaining a safe, creative community where all are welcome, seen, and valued. Every student, teacher, and director is charged to hold to their personal convictions while simultaneously demonstrating grace and compassion to ALL they encounter.
Our philosophy for our programs is not to create stars that will go to Broadway. While several CAM alum have gone on to work professionally in musical theatre, that is not our focus. We aim to use theatre as a vehicle to help students build life skills. So much can be learned in theatre class and productions including responsibility, punctuality, being coachable, and encouraging others. If our students end up on Broadway, we celebrate that! If they gain initiative, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, respect for authority, creative problem-solving, empathy, confidence, and time management.. well, then we’ve done our job. We look forward to creating an amazing production with You!
Mission and Values
Mission
SHINE Musical Theatre programs develop character, confidence, and community through quality theater arts training that brings families together while reflecting the light of Christ.
Core Values
Shine the light of Christ in everything we do and to everyone we meet
Treat all people with respect, allowing kindness to be our guide
Develop and use our gifts and talents to the glory of God
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16