Greater Boston Stage Company
Stoneham, MA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/g... . Once you have scheduled your audition appointment, please email your headshot and resume to: [email protected] . Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.

CONTRACT

NEAT

$704 weekly minimum (Cat. 6, Tier C)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MATILDA (See breakdown).\

GBSC encourages actors of all races and ethnicities to audition.

PREPARATION

In addition to preparing a brief song, actors may choose to perform one or more monologues of their choice, read one or more scenes from the season's plays, or a combination of song(s), scene(s) and monologue(s) within the confines of the time allotted. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Greater Boston Stage Company

395 Main St

Stoneham, MA 02180-3514

Downstairs Rehearsal Space. Please enter through the door marked “Greater Boston Stage Company”, which is two doors to the right of the main Theatre entrance.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Weylin Symes: Producing Artistic Director

Danel Begin: Artistic Associate

Tyler Rosati: Director of MATILDA

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

MATILDA

Link to scripts: https://drive.google.com/open

Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Directed by Tyler Rosati

Music Director: TBA

1st Rehearsal: March 11, 2027

Performances: June 4-27, 2027

Casting Note: We are looking for performers ages 8-13 for named Youth roles. We are also looking for performers ages 13-18 for Michael Wormwood and teen ensemble. If you are a youth performer interested in auditioning for Matilda, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/u9SKc76zPKnQ...

Some roles will double.

SEEKING:

Matilda Wormwood, (female identifying, 6-10) An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

Miss Agatha Trunchbull, (any gender, 35-55) The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.

Miss Honey, (female identifying, 25-40) Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Mr. Wormwood, (male identifying, 35-45) Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

Mrs. Wormwood, (female identifying, 35-45) Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.

Michael Wormwood, (male identifying, 10-15) Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.

Bruce, (male identifying, 7-14) Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.

Lavender, (female identifying, 7-10) Matilda's classmate and friend.

Mrs. Phelps, (female identifying, 25-45) A nice librarian.

The Escapologist, (male identifying) A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.

The Acrobat, (female identifying) A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.

Rudolpho, (male identifying, 25-45) Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.

Doctor, (male identifying, 35-55) Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.

Children’s Entertainer, (male identifying, 25-55) A party entertainer at the start of the show.

Ensemble, Various other ensemble roles for adults and children ages 7-16.

SALARY

NEAT $704 weekly minimum (Cat. 6, Tier C)

UNION

AEA