Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
CATEGORY: Performer
Backyard Playhouse Inc.
Thousand Oaks, CA
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Audition and Rehearsal Location: Born to Perform Studio, 2977 Willow Ln #210, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361Performance Location: The Studio Theatre, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Suite 525, Simi Valley, CA 93065
All performers may sign up for a singing appointment on either day regardless of which dance call they plan to attend.
Singing appointments for any age or role - Monday, April 27 4pm-11pm & Wednesday, April 29 5pm-10pm
Kids dance call - Monday 4/27 7:00pm-8:30pm
Adult dance call - Wednesday 4/29 7:00-8:30pm
IN ADDITION TO your singing appointment, Please sign-up to attend the dance call that best repersents your age.
*Those auditioning exclusively for Mrs. Phelps, Miss Honey, or Mr. Wormwood do not need to attend a dance call
SINGING APPOINTMENT PREPARATION:
32 bar (1 min) cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show.
An accompanist will be provided. Bring a physical copy of your sheet music, no karaoke tracks please.
DANCE CALL PREPARATION:
Please bring sneakers or jazz shoes, and wear clothes you can move in.
GENERAL PREPARATION:
Please bring a printed headshot and resume.
cast members 18+ will receive a $150 stipend for the production
Character Breakdown
Backyard Playhouse is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all performers. We strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, abilities, and backgrounds to audition. Many characters may be played by actors of any gender identity or ethnicity. We are open to thoughtful, inclusive casting and encourage performers to audition for any role they feel connected to. Our goal is to build a diverse company of artists who are kind, collaborative, and excited to tell this story together.
Backyard Playhouse is dedicated to providing a positive, supportive rehearsal room where all performers feel safe, valued, and respected.
Matilda Wormwood
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Gender: female presenting
Age: to play age 6-10
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: female presenting (all genders encouraged to audition)
Age: 35-55
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Miss Honey
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 25-40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 35-45
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 35-45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: male presenting
Age: to play age 10-15
Bruce
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 7-14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 7-10
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 25+
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
An entertainer at a children’s birthday party.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Ensemble
Cook, Sergei, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents, Big Kids, Salsa Dancers
DURATION
May 8, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
AUDITION INFORMATION
WHERE
Born to Perform Studio, 2977 Willow Ln #210, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361WHEN
April 27, 2026 at 4:00PM
WHAT TO PREPARE
SINGING APPOINTMENT PREPARATION:32 bar (1 min) cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show.
An accompanist will be provided. Bring a physical copy of your sheet music, no karaoke tracks please.
DANCE CALL PREPARATION:
Please bring sneakers or jazz shoes, and wear clothes you can move in.
GENERAL PREPARATION:
Please bring a printed headshot and resume.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLY ONLINE
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Performance Location: The Studio Theatre, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Suite 525, Simi Valley, CA 93065
All performers may sign up for a singing appointment on either day regardless of which dance call they plan to attend.
Singing appointments for any age or role - Monday, April 27 4pm-11pm & Wednesday, April 29 5pm-10pm
Kids dance call - Monday 4/27 7:00pm-8:30pm
Adult dance call - Wednesday 4/29 7:00-8:30pm
IN ADDITION TO your singing appointment, Please sign-up to attend the dance call that best repersents your age.
*Those auditioning exclusively for Mrs. Phelps, Miss Honey, or Mr. Wormwood do not need to attend a dance call
cast members 18+ will receive a $150 stipend for the production
Character Breakdown
Backyard Playhouse is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all performers. We strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, abilities, and backgrounds to audition. Many characters may be played by actors of any gender identity or ethnicity. We are open to thoughtful, inclusive casting and encourage performers to audition for any role they feel connected to. Our goal is to build a diverse company of artists who are kind, collaborative, and excited to tell this story together.
Backyard Playhouse is dedicated to providing a positive, supportive rehearsal room where all performers feel safe, valued, and respected.
Matilda Wormwood
An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Gender: female presenting
Age: to play age 6-10
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
Gender: female presenting (all genders encouraged to audition)
Age: 35-55
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Miss Honey
Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 25-40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 35-45
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 35-45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood
Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Gender: male presenting
Age: to play age 10-15
Bruce
Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: male presenting
Age: 7-14
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender
Matilda's classmate and friend.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 7-10
Mrs. Phelps
A nice librarian.
Gender: female presenting
Age: 25+
The Escapologist
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat
A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho
Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor
Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer
An entertainer at a children’s birthday party.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Ensemble
Cook, Sergei, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents, Big Kids, Salsa Dancers