Description:

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
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!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. 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.

Director: HannahBelle Taylor
Musical Directors: Beatrice Pelicano
Choreographer: Saundra Decker
Stage Manager: Joshua Taylor

 

Dates / Times:

  • Thursday, Oct 31st @ 7:00pm
  • Friday, Nov 1st @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd @ 3:00pm
Tickets go on sale Tuesday September 24, 2024 at 12:00am

Ticket Prices:


The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre:

290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130


Show Notes:

Mandatory Show Parent/Student Meetings:

There will be 2 mandatory parent/guardian meetings during the session, one on the first night of rehearsal, September 6th, and one at the beginning of tech week.


Auditions:
Students enrolled for the Fall Session of classes are eligible to sign up for an audition slot through their CYT family account.  Auditions for all shows will be on Saturday, August 24th from 10am-4pm at the CYT Studio where students will bring their prepared material (see below) to present for the artistic teams of all productions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition slot to make sure your paperwork is complete.

Students will need to prepare:
A one minute cut of a song (this song should NOT be from the show your student is auditioning for. We suggest something Disney if this is your first time auditioning. Your track needs to be a karaoke track with no words)
A one minute or less monologue (you can use a provided monologue - *Monologues can be found HERE - OR you can select your own monologue if you would like)

REQUIRED BY AUDITIONS:
1. Registered for a Fall 2024 Class
2. Audition Sign-Up through Signup Genius - SIGNUP HERE-
3. Complete Fall 2024 Audition Form (Must be completed no later than the day before auditions. The Karaoke track for your song must be uploaded at time of completion.) -AUDITION FORM HERE-

If you cannot make auditions in person, video auditions are accepted! Record a video of your one minute song and monologue and upload the video on your audition form. Please email the Area Coordinator at shows@cytsanantonio.org if you have any questions. We want to see you audition for the show so if you have existing school or family commitments, please get information on how to submit a video audition. Video auditions do NOT exclude you from receiving a callback or participating in the show.

DANCE CALL: Dance call is for every student auditioning and will be Friday, August 23rd at the CYT Studio. We are splitting the dance call by age. The Dance call schedule is as follows:
*5-7pm: 8-12 year old age group
*7-9pm: 13-18 year old age group
About the Dance Call Instructional Video: This is the Dance that will be performed at the Dance Call on Friday Aug. 23rd. by the 8-12 yr olds. They will be using this dance, regardless of auditioning for Matilda, Christmas Carol or both. If you are unable to attend the Dance Call, (all ages) please record a video audition of your student performing this dance, and submit the video as part of your Audition Form. If you have already submitted your audition form, please email the video to shows@cytsanantonio.org.
*If you are submitting a video audition because the sign-up genius is full, please come to the Dance Call in person if you're able.
*Teens 13-18 will be taught the Dance on the day of the Dance Call.
8-12 yr old. Dance Call Instructional Video and  Performance Video
NOTE FROM CHOREOGRAPHER, MRS. SAUNDRA: 8-12 year olds, please bring a light jacket that you can easily remove during the dance call.

Tuesday, August 27th is our night for callbacks for all productions. Callbacks will run from 5-9pm. Students will be notified by Sunday, August 25th as to what time they may need to be present for callbacks. When the callback info is sent out, please read through it carefully for details regarding the process and times.


Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin Friday, September 6th.
 


Characters:

Matilda Wormwood

  • Olivia Cardiel
The hero of the show. She’s brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind, despite growing up in difficult circumstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull.

Miss Honey

  • Brynlie Nikolai
A teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances.

Agatha Trunchbull

  • Shyan Thomas
The quintessential terrifying tyrant. As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments.

Mr. Wormwood

  • Stephen Reed
Matilda’s father. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny.

Mrs. Wormwood

  • Hannah Dike
Matilda’s mother. Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves to read. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day.

Bruce

  • Libby Barton
One of Matilda’s schoolmates. He has the bad luck to get caught after eating Trunchbull’s cake.

Lavender

  • Ellie Grace Dirba
One of the kids at school with Matilda. She is kind and bright (though not as brilliant as Matilda) and quickly decides that Matilda is her best friend.

Nigel

  • Kohen Kunefke
One of the kids at school with Matilda. He is enthusiastic, sweet, and always in a bit of a panic.

Amanda Thripp

  • Annabelle Kistler
A student at school with Matilda. She has a few solos and lines, but her most featured moment is when Trunchbull throws her through the air using her pigtails.

Michael

  • Gordon Pullen
Matilda’s brother. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his father’s eye.

Eric

  • Ben Landes
A student who has featured moments.

Tommy

  • Cayden Terry
A student who has featured moments.

Alice

  • Hazel Litton
A student who has featured moments.

Hortensia

  • Payton Webster
A student who has featured moments.

Mrs. Phelps

  • Kallie Owens
The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matilda’s stories.

Escapologist

  • Ezekiel Ballesteros
A character of Matilda’s creation. Everything this character does is grand and exaggerated – he’s performing for the cheap seats!

Acrobat

  • Dorothy Arcuri
A product of Matilda’s imagination.

Cook

  • Elijah Koegle
Brings out Bruce's chocolate cake.

Rudolpho

  • Simon Bufalino
Mrs. Wormwood’s self-obsessed dance teacher.

Sergei

  • Evan Miller
A customer swindled by Mr. Wormwood. Though he shows up looking for payback, Matilda has had quite enough of revenge, and Sergei lets the Wormwoods escape.

Featured Big Kid

  • Darby Sweat
  • Harmony Dyste
  • Saige Litton
  • Sofie Madden
Has featured moments and one-off lines.

Little Kids Ensemble

  • Bristol Zukowski
  • Cora Griffin
  • Emma Barton
  • Kenny Hirata
  • Kitty Cardiel
  • Letty Kunefke
  • Lucy Walker
  • McKinley Apple
  • Olivia Lambert
  • Paisley Heiman
  • Paisley Pless
  • Sofia Reed
  • Violet Fleming
These are the younger students at Crunchem Hall, and they will be featured throughout the show.

Big Kids Ensemble

  • Addison Vukela
  • Annabel Miller
  • Dorothy McCall Werner
  • Emily Leedy
  • Gabriella Bunch
  • Gwyn Buck
  • Isla Lambert
  • Jeremiah Combs
  • Jocelynn Samaniego
  • Julianne Ramsey
  • Kaylee Balthun
  • Madison Walker
  • Micaiah Erps
  • Neyci Norris
  • Paige Yeates
  • Simon Bufalino
  • Victoria Cardiel
  • Zoriah Ballesteros
These are the older students at Crunchem Hall, and they will be featured throughout the show.

Mums

  • Adalynn Samaniego
  • Darby Sweat
  • Dorothy Arcuri
  • Madeline Sweat
Featured in "Miracle."

Dads

  • Evan Miller
  • Ezekiel Ballesteros
  • Jeremiah Combs
  • Simon Bufalino
Featured in "Miracle."

Circus Ensemble

  • Adalynn Samaniego
  • Aiden Miller
  • Amelia Friesenhahn
  • Charlie Ray
  • Elizabeth Benton
  • Evan Miller
  • Harper Zukowski
  • Jaynie Nelson
  • Kylie Krause
  • Lucia Zamora
  • Madeline Sweat
Will be featured in the "Acrobat Story" sequences.

Russians

  • Darby Sweat
  • Elijah Koegle
  • Jeremiah Combs
  • Madeline Sweat
  • Paige Yeates
Featured at the very end of the show with Sergei.

Dance Captains

  • Dorothy Arcuri
  • Saige Litton