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MATILDA JR. THE MUSICAL AUDITION INFORMATION

WHO CAN AUDITION?

Anyone from 5 up who is willing and able to follow directions.  Older actors can be considered for non-principle roles.
Valuable Tips for Effective Auditioning CLICK HERE!
Character Notes  
CLICK HERE!
Select Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr.
General Expectations and Requirements CLICK HERE
WHEN ARE SHOWS?

Thurs., June 30 @ 5:30 pm
Fri, July 1 @ 6:30 pm
Sat., July 2 @ 2:30 pm
Sat., July 2 @ 6:30 pm
Sun., July 3 @ 2:30 pm
 

CLICK HERE FOR CAMP ENROLLMENT APPLICATION FORM! 
(by submitting an application, you are also confirming your agreement to the expectations and requirements for participation)
TIME COMITTMENT?
See Calendar Above 

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Calendar for Matilda Jr June Summer Camp
CLICK HERE!
NOTICE!               NOTICE!               NOTICE!

SHOW: ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA (THE JR MUSICAL)

AUDITIONING: PRINCIPLE* ROLES
* [Secondary & Ensemble roles will audition and be cast on first days of camp]

REHEARSALS FOR THIS SHOW: M-F FROM JUNE 6 THROUGH JUNE 30
[as part of the Adventures in Theatre June Summer Camp Session]

AUDITION LOCATION: YOUTHEATRE PLAYERS
[in the Shops @ Palm Desert (formerly Westfield Mall)]

AUDITION DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022
BE AWARE - THIS DATE IS BEFORE THE START OF CAMP!

AUDITION TIMES: 11: A.M. through 4 P.M. 
[come anytime in between]

SHOW DATES & TIMES: 
JUNE 30 @ 5:30 p.m.
JULY 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
JULY 2 @ 2:30 p.m.
JULY 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
JULY 3 @ 2:30 p.m.

SHOW LOCATION: YOUTHEATRE PLAYERS THEATRE

DETAIL STEPS TO FOLLOW ARE PROVIDED BELOW!
STEP 1
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY BELOW (INCLUDING THE LINKED MATERIAL)
WHERE ARE THE SHOWS?
Youtheatre Players Theatre
WHERE ARE REHEARSALS?

Youtheatre Players in the Shops @ Palm Desert (formerly Westfield Mall).
Type the name of the parent that has read and agreed to all of the above information in this box
STEP 2
COMPLETE SUMMER CAMP MATILDA ENROLLMENT FORM 

STEP 3
PRACTICE AND PREPARE AN AUDITION SONG  
(USING ONLY THE APPROVED SELECTIONS IDENTIFIED BELOW)
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ANY ACTING, SINGING, DANCING RESUME (FORMAL OR INFORMAL) FOR OUR CONSIDERATION - BRING IT TO AUDITIONS! 
SPEAKING AUDITION

For speaking auditions, you will have an opportunity to prepare and "cold read" audition materials provided at the auditions. [Use the Character Notes link above to see character descriptions and sample sides].
SINGING AUDITION

For singing auditions, you will prepare one of the songs provided below.  You can identify a specific one minute portion you want us to hear or sing all and we can stop you when we are good (no bad meaning if we do).
INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION TRACKS - AS WILL BE USED AT AUDITIONS

1. Naughty [Matilda]

2. This Little Girl [Miss Honey]

3. The Smell of Rebellion [Trunchbull]

4. When I Grow Up [Schoolmates]

5. Revolting Children [Bruce]
AUDITION SELECTIONS WITH VOCALS - USE FOR PRACTICE

1. Naughty [Matilda]

2. This Little Girl [Miss Honey]

3. The Smell of Rebellion [Trunchbull]

4. When I Grow Up [Schoolmates]

5. Revolting Children [Bruce]
DANCING AUDITIONS

All cast will have to learn basic dance routines for group numbers.  If you have specific dance training and would like to be considered for more complex dance numbers, you need not come to auditions, just let us know at the Summer Camp orientation on day 1 of camp. 
YOUR NAME - LAST, FIRST
AUDITION SELECTION SCORES
- USE FOR PRACTICE

1. Naughty [Matilda]

2. This Little Girl [Miss Honey]

3. The Smell of Rebellion [Trunchbull]

4. When I Grow Up [Schoolmates]

5. Revolting Children [Bruce]
Click the box to confirm that you (audition candidate) have read and understand all of the information above
Click this box to confirm that a parent understands the full commitment and agrees to your participation if under 18