Yes. [She gets on all fours as RUDOLPHO rides her like a horse.] Previous Post Meet Varvara Kim - Cast Member in "Matilda the Musical" MATILDA ALICE and HORTENSIA Don't tell me. You fool! Not a dot did I stray from the plot. What do you think might be the cause of this? She holds the hat out to him. Go on, Brucey! Oh, no, you are not "full". Instinctive acting ability. PDF Matilda Character Breakdown KIDS ROLES - Lyric Theatre Company Ensemble roles include Russians, Little Kids, Big Kids (including Big Kid 1, Big Kid 2, and Big Kid 3), Kids, Mums, Dads, the Cook, and the Mechanic. . All escapes start with the click of a lock. It was the biggest burp I had ever done. I love your stories, Matilda! I think he blinked. MRS WORMWOOD walks back behind the curtain. It's true he indulges my tendency to bulge. ALL COUPLES: What? With a little help from us, she could go to university before she . Eat. MATILDA sits to the side, reading a book. An idiot? A little less dressing like your mum. Please! So, Matilda. And she keeps trying to tell me stories, Harry. But if I try I can remember, In my class, that is, er, there is a little girl called Matilda Wormwood. Nigel is a character in Matilda the Musical Contents 1 Role 2 Portrayals 2.1 Stratford 2.2 Original West End 2.3 Current West End 2.4 Former West End 2.5 Broadway 2.5.1 Main 2.5.2 Alternate 2.6 Acrobat Tour 2.6.1 Main 2.6.2 Alternates 2.7 Sydney Role He is one of Matilda's closer friends along with Lavender. Didn't we?! Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day. She's got no respect, that one. The curtain is wheeled away to reveal MRS WORMWOOD. Semi-Spanish gown He has the very first solo line of the entire show, so make sure to cast a good singer in this role. To stand up and be proud! What are you talking about? The CHILDREN, save BRUCE, but including MISS HONEY, hide under the desks. Lavender Quotes from Matilda | Study.com "Right"? . Doesn't mean that you just have to grin and bear it. //-->. MATILDA Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. The condition is characterised by the sufferer experiencing bouts of chronic fatigue, and falling suddenly asleep, often without knowing, or any warning at all. Piacelli. I might have known. Hm? You'll never again be subject to abuse for your immense caboose. Ever since the day doc chopped the umbilical cord, Knock on the door, Jenny. Daughter of Mr Harry Wormwood who owns Wormwood Moturs. The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matildas stories. Don't hide it under a bushel. abilities. Alice's familiarity with the world has led one critic to describe her as a "disembodied intellect.". That's the main thing. Short as possible. I stole the cake. Dad says I should watch more TV. Copyright All rights reserved. The most beautiful miracle I have ever seen! Past Matilda. I think I'm gonna keep this on. Amanda Thripp Character Analysis in Matilda | LitCharts They say she's lined it with nails, and spikes, and bits of broken glass. Well, take another! Yes. WOMAN: That's right, honey. in a week. But if I try I can remeMber, Matildas brother. BIG KIDS Just because you find that life's not fair, it BRUCE Here in the library again, are we? MR WORMWOOD Alice Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos. He loves having me around. You? He surely can't! Claiming that they know stuff we don't know. hbbd``b` $ 6 DeX@Aw!Ub& &L RHW W . Tim Minchin, Alice is one of Matildas classmates. And . Yes, sir. All right. [He throws the phone to the lackey.] No! MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO My mummy says I'm a miracle, Now, this is much harder, so don't worry if you don't get it. NIGEL runs in up the steps stage left, screaming. The more that you try, Loud, loud, loud, loud! MR WORMWOOD enters, puffing on a cigarette. . Now get out. Oh, you stupid man. Hmm. And people would come from miles around: kings! Oh, that's where it's at! MRS WORMWOOD . MRS PHELPS This morning, you sneaked like a serpent into the kitchen and stole a slice of my private chocolate cake from my tea tray. There's never been a miracle, a miracle, a miracle So, erm . Eleven times two is twenty-two. Meet Aisling Ferris - "Alice" in "Matilda the Musical" See! I'm the best! If you sit around and let them get on top, you Rudolpho is greatly skilled in, and besotted by ballroom dancing, to a professional level; he is described, by Mrs Wormwood, as being 'very supple' and having 'incredible upper-body strength'. RUDOLPHO starts dancing with and carrying around MISS HONEY, which he continues to do throughout the song. MRS PHELPS is sitting on a block and MATILDA is standing on one, holding the two dolls. And today is a very special day: your first day of school! MISS HONEY hurries to pull the cap from NIGEL's mouth. Of course I am. "I have paid for the posters, publicity, the catering, the toilet facilities. Matilda's been here all morning. BIG KIDS MISS TRUNCHBULL grabs AMANDA by the pigtails and swings her around and around. This child doesn't have a "thingie" . MATILDA It's very quaint, it's very sweet, WOMAN: Well, take another! As I started my spin, did I look at the view? . MR WORMWOOD And you won't be getting "right" there, oh no. MISS HONEY Good heavens. He did what you asked. The Acrobat from Matilda JR Summary & Breakdown | StageAgent . MISS HONEY %PDF-1.5 % New York, NY, SM for Poor Yella Rednecks "It is called," said the husband, announcing the event to the world's press, who had gathered to listen with bated breath [The voice of the ESCAPOLOGIST echoes her words.] MATILDA Don't let her win. Mrs Wormwood, I want you to think very carefully. It's your fault. What am I gonna do? [He does a split in front of MISS HONEY. You have a worm, MR WORMWOOD Nigel One of the kids at school with Matilda. DOCTOR My daddy says I'm a bore. Bambinatum! My mummy says I'm a miracle. Dad too. 49 0 obj <>stream This is a great featured role for an actor who can embody Sergeis intimidating presence. Sing, children. You This is Rudolpho! The Wormwoods laugh. And when you scream, you don't know if the sound came out, To fetch a pail of water. "Patience, my love," the husband replied. . Instinctive acting ability. MRS WORMWOOD Well? What can I do? You know what interruptions do to my energy flow. I am GUILTYwhen the Headmistress says I am GUILTY.". Go on. My mummy says I'm a miracle, She has a few solos and lines, but her most featured moment is when Trunchbull throws her through the air using her pigtails. MAN: Take another picture of our angel from this angle over here. The group sets off party poppers down the line. Oh, it's Miss Honey. "'The Burning Woman, Hurling Through the Air, with Dynamite in Her Hair, over Sharks and Spiky Objects, Caught By the Man Locked in a Cage', and it is the most dangerous feat ever known to man! If anything, caution in these situations is sensible. google_color_border="EDC7C2"; You're off to school in a few days' time. That such frequent miracles don't render each one un-miraculous? There's never been a miracle, a miracle, a miracle as . A storm can begin with the flap of a wing. This is a great featured role for a stronger actress who reads as older than Matilda onstage. Then your mummy is a twit! MISS TRUNCHBULL carries the ribbon back to her desk and sits down. "We have everything that the world has to offer," said the wife. Hide me! Stop. Oh, Matilda! You haven't got time for "but". A little less flat, a lot more heel. Isn't there some more? The Invisible Man . Don't take me to Chokey! Oh, my good Lord! Even if you're little, you can do a lot. MATILDA . Mustn't let a little thing like "little" stop you. She says they make me look pretty! Secrets. hmO8; It's . With every swallow, you are tightening the noose. 95126 Phone No. LAVENDER You should read it. Bruce! Nine times two is eighteen. Oh, my hair! MISS HONEY MATILDA But if you did happen to have a story you wanted to tell . (Bruce!) Yes, sir. I'm afraid I've not been too successful in getting others to recognize your . Mr Wormwood! Let me tell you something, son. MR WORMWOOD MRS WORMWOOD Stop! 36 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<53E4106495B9017D37AE3E4A539EEC2B><8C6A6596FD51BE4894C0467CBFB3C55D>]/Index[18 32]/Info 17 0 R/Length 88/Prev 81621/Root 19 0 R/Size 50/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream You are a teacher. . The table stops and the hands hit the ground. "Right"? . MISS HONEY MATILDA sits down reading a book. MISS TRUNCHBULL . In . I believe that . I'd love to meet her, actually . You can be all cynical, The reason the mileage is so high is a manufacturing mistake.". The audience gasped so loud that a passing aeroplane caught it on its instrumentation and recorded it as an atmospheric phenomenon. El Observador Publications, Inc. 1042 West Hedding St. Suite #250, San Jose, CA. No, sir. MISS TRUNCHBULL In my school? All the while, AMANDA's screams get louder. Babes, I'm on fire, here! Is a miracle! Rules? DOCTOR Mr. Wormwood. [She re-enters her bedroom and jumps onto the bed.] Ev-er-y life is unbelievably unlikely. Oh, it's nothing like that. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. COUPLE 3 What's wrong with me? Oh, of course. But this time, I've got a secret weapon. And what sort of teacher would I be Me, me, me, me. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny, so cast a fantastic character actor in this role who can really land the comedy and isnt afraid to play an unlikeable character. Oops! Brand new stock, sir! Now, the secret to my success in business is . Boys and girls! Matilda characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Another flaming book? YoU listen here, my dear, . Yourself, Matilda? Oh, let's put it this way. . How dare they speak to me like that! CHILDREN and BIG KIDS run in, creating pandemonium. Doesn't mean that you just have to grin and bear it. Hortensia is an older girl at Crunchem Hall Primary School. She puts down the large block and MATILDA stands on it. So, starting tomorrow, I shall bring a selection of very clever books that I think will challenge your mind. Cast a great actress who can portray Mrs. Wormwoods nastiness but also play up her ridiculousness and lean into the comedy. She seems not to know that she's special at all. Well, I shall take your money when you earn it, and I shall spend it. MATILDA and ESCAPOLOGIST Well, you got a light. But I'm a barrelina MISS HONEY A denizen of the underworld! MATILDA and ACROBAT [off stage] Now, here's a tip: No, it's a library book! MR WORMWOOD runs over and grabs MATILDA's book. She misses me so much. Patience, my love. Alice Pumpernickle is a character from Matilda the Musical Contents 1 Appearances 2 Portrayals 2.1 Stratford 2.2 Original West End 2.3 Current West End 2.4 Former West End 2.5 Broadway 2.5.1 Main 2.5.2 Alternates 2.6 Acrobat Tour 2.6.1 Main 2.6.2 Alternates 2.7 Australia 2.7.1 Sydney 2.7.2 Melbourne 2.7.3 Brisbane 2.7.4 Australian/European Swings . Don't be pathetic! . That love and fate and a touch of stupidity You see, the Trunchbull's cake was so good that I'd scoffed it down too quick, and now it was beginning to fight back. RUDOLPHO Two times two is four. But I shan't enjoy it, because of the despicable way in which you have spoken to me tonight. Take another picture of our angel from this angle over here. In the slip of a bolt, there's a tiny revolt. Not a detail of my throw was adjusted or forgotten. ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] [She flicks on the light of the vanity in her parent's bathroom, which has risen from the stage. If you always take it on the chin and wear it, The hero of the show. MISS TRUNCHBULL MATILDA THE MUSICAL ACT 1 A bell rings. Nicholas Nickleby . Oh, yeah. . Wonderful. I don't know if my nerves will make it until tomorrow. Are you going to tell me a story or not? That's the bananas right there. I've got a plane to catch at three. MRS PHELPS . MATILDA What am I thinking? Yeah. MATILDA's brother, MICHAEL, lies lazily on a recliner. But I . . So, what is it? She stands paralyzed in fear. Living with her horrible, not-always-lawful family means Matilda doesn't get the attention and love she deserves. MR WORMWOOD Auuurrrgh! Please! Every new life MISS TRUNCHBULL in . "AMANDA" drops from the rafters above the audience into a pile of coats underneath her. Dinners don't microwave themselves, you know! MATILDA's classmates enter hesitantly from the front of the stage. and special powers! . Look at that! BIG KIDS approach and start climbing onto the gate and grabbing the CHILDREN from behind it. . Whatever you do, just don't give in. MISS HONEY STRONG comedy and vocal ability Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: A2 MISS HONEY Matilda's kindhearted teacher. And even if you put in heaps of effort, MISS HONEY steps away from MATILDA as MISS TRUNCHBULL enters by the blackboard. Go on, then! MISS TRUNCHBULL runs in, blowing on her whistle, and chases ERIC down until he is pulled into formation by two BIG KIDS. MISS TRUNCHBULL Ten! She's probably having a meeting or something and won't want to be interrupted. BIG KID [BEN] The Lord of the Rings . So you're Wormwood, are you? [She takes MATILDA by the wrist and leads her to ERIC's desk.] MATILDA Look, I don't suppose we could exchange it for a boy, could we? The DOCTOR runs behind the table with the others. I can! Come on!] But I've got a baby! Somewhere along the way, my dear, Who wants stories? Ah-ah-aah-ah As a chalked up my palms, did I wave my hands? [sometimes, to be in time with the music: Well? Like you, I was (Q) curious, If you want to throw the hammer for your country. Why? Come along, Bogtrotter. and look at reading. [She exits down the steps and stops behind the first portion of the audience.] Oh, hello, Miss Trunchbull. We never thought it was possible, MISS HONEY, BIG KIDS, and CHILDREN He stands up on a block. Suddenly, out came the Escapologist, dressed as usual in his tights and spangly costume. Matilda Character Breakdown KIDS ROLES Matilda Wormwood - (THIS ROLE MIGHT BE DOUBLE CAST -each actress having three scheduled mainstage performances) An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. BRUCE MATILDA MR WORMWOOD Bruce goes through quite a transformation throughout the show and has some important solos, so cast an excellent singer and actor. What you know matters less You chose books. MATILDA collects her books. [She presses an intercom on her desk.] Whether you like it or not. I got carried away. She stops in triumph. . You see, he fell asleep, and we put him under the coats for safety. Six times two is twelve. does alice have lines in matilda the musical. MAN: So hilarious. You're just wasting enerGy, And if it's not right, From the grunt I had practiced for many a month? Look at him go! She then sniffs her way across the room, following the former path of the spotlight. Mum says I'm a good case for population control. An unhatched tadpole. Mustn't let a little thing like "little" stop you. Keep in mind that just because Bruce eats the cake, it doesnt mean he has to be physically larger than the other children just cast an actor who can portray Bruces journey throughout the show. Like hell! And . A little less zzz, a lot more zing. I . And even if you could, BIG KIDS In business, son, a man's hair is his greatest asset. I'll tell you something. You have to put it right . [She holds her hand out to MATILDA, who takes it.] One of the kids at school with Matilda. Don't just stand there like a wet tissue. Someone told her I did it, but I never! I love books. Sing, Jenny! BIG KIDS They took one look at the mileage on the first car and they said that these cars were all knackered. Gender: Female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Tommy Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos. One of Matildas schoolmates. Come on, Bruce, be our hero. Nigel is a boy in Matilda 's class at Crunchem Hall Primary School. Two BIG KIDS start climbing on the gate, flanking alphabet blocks as they are are pushed through the gate when they are mentioned in the song. MATILDA Am I . Life's a ball, so learn to throw it, But this little girl . Dad said I'd learn the alphabet! [He dances backwards and MRS WORMWOOD follows along.]. The DOCTOR, MR WORMWOOD, and a male nurse enter. [He laughs.] queens! Mrs. Wormwoods self-obsessed dance teacher. What've you done with his fingie? You are guilty, because you are a fiend. You cannot see squat . Oh, I look nice. DOCTOR MISS HONEY I mean, it's got to hurt, all squished in there. They are good runners, sir. With Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham. TOMMY He also has some featured moments as one of Matildas schoolmates, so its helpful if Eric is also an expressive actor. MISS HONEY [COUPLES I didn't do anything! Acrobat Story (Part 1)- Matilda, Mrs. Phelps, Acrobat, Escapologist School Song - Children, Older Children The Hammer - Miss Trunchbull, Miss Honey, Children Naughty - (Superglue) - Matilda The Chokey Chant - Older Children This Little Girl - Miss Honey Bruce- Children When I Grow Up - Children, Miss Honey, Matilda, Company MATILDA holds her a dramatic pose, holding the large book above her head. Four judges in outrageous costumes sit behind it. Ahh! Do all those brains in your head give you a headache? Right. And you may sit and read while I teach the others, and, well, if you have any questions, I shall do my best to answer them. And that's not right. So they say. This is a hilarious supporting role for a younger actor with comedic timing, as Michaels contributions to the scene usually function as deadpan one-liners. The cook enters, holding an enormous chocolate cake on a tray, along with a wooden spoon. And another door closes. Last week, I read quite a few. Matilda? Nobody but me is gonna change my story. MISS HONEY She exits, not before scratching her behind and wiping her nose. [He brings out a load of cash and starts leafing through it.] Are they good runners? . [He takes out a cigar and takes hold of the baby.] Nonsense. He rips out several pages and throws them dramatically on the ground. Alice (American TV series) - Wikipedia Bruce! [pm&;} *Jb{wpP A+| 0`G@pXAroR /_:ma:K6 ~CSzaC//qG16@v;\jj~ny6~b9"fi1!Izk"%1qtQ{XyS'A) 3ngvzt|7nitWY1CO!R4uPL}5zE@TUKTt [kT6s&e,WgqeMX$ I did! You've not got the spine. My daddy says I'm his special little soldier. No, it's fine. MISS TRUNCHBULL . And that's not right! This living 'eLl. ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] And each night, the children of the town would wait in anticipation, hoping for a glimpse of the shiny white scarf that the acrobat always wore, for then they knew that they had only to cry, "Tricks! PDF Matilda the Musical Character Descriptions Even if you're little, you can do a lot. MR WORMWOOD Ladies and gentlemen! Absolute silence. That I treated the rules with casual disdain? BIG KIDS enter menacingly behind the gate. The cars will break down. "Bambinatum est magitum." I don't believe Matilda's that kind of child at all. What? There is a spotlight on BRUCE as he begins to talk. Oh, parle Italiano? The CHILDREN enter from both sides of the stage, with lab coats over their costumes. LAVENDER MR WORMWOODLook what I've just found! have you read a whole book? RUDOLPHO MRS WORMWOOD Oh, my head! [He sits down in a zen position.]. I shall pound you. And if you cry it will be (W) double. A few! I'm in the zone, doll! Lavender and Matilda. Good Lord, woman, have you started already? bryan trottier family. No one's gonna tell you when to wiggle your bumba. It's the mileage. Mum says I'm an angel sent down from the sky! Absolutely, sir! What kind of society would that be? Best Quotes From Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical I'll tell you tomorrow. MISS TRUNCHBULL MR WORMWOOD Amanda is a little girl who attends Crunchem Hall Primary School. What? We have everything . Now, get out of here, you little stink worm! You just need to keep your feet inside the line. MATILDA and ACROBAT "Smile. Please, stand, and do as much as you can. does alice have lines in matilda the musical - hellaros.com . Tommy Walker is a character in Matilda the Musical. MISS HONEY [She underlines the sentence on the board.]. The Burning Woman, Hurling Through the Air, with Dynamite in Her Hair, Over Sharks and Spiky Objects, Caught By the Man Locked in a Cage has been . This is one of the most beautiful children I've ever seen. I can feel it in my hips. endstream endobj 19 0 obj <> endobj 20 0 obj <> endobj 21 0 obj <>stream Don't waste this. ], MISS HONEY . MATILDA said the wife, smiling sadly and slipping her hand into his. That's it! He comes to school already knowing how to read some words. Ten times two is twenty. Every line that Mrs. Zinnia Wormwood speaks in Matilda the Musical! MRS PHELPS exits as a siren wails and the scene changes to Crunchem Hall Academy. what happened to deidre on rock 92. But unless you want to suffer, listen up From offstage, MISS TRUNCHBULL blows on her whistle. A character of Matildas creation. Well, I suppose your mother will be waiting for you. Cast an actor in this featured role that can give their all! . And good luck with the Tolstoy. Matilda Act 1 - QI Transcripts dot com - Google Sites Now, get off to bed, you little bookworm. Finally, he grabs an individual page in glee. A wonderful new person is about to come into your life to bring love, and magic, and happiness, and wonder! MRS WORMWOOD MISS HONEYbeckons MATILDA to the back of the class. . ], [She turns and walks back to her desk. Now, can anyone read this? Before I first heard the Pealing of the bell. . "It is where the loneliness of life has led us.". Fourteen times two is twenty-eight. Forgotten, by everyone except, that is [She pulls her coat over her head.] This clot, this foul carbuncle is none other than a disgusting criminal! as Matilda) and quickly decides that Matilda is her best friend. My, my, that is good. . Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) - IMDb MATILDA and ACROBAT [off stage]"It is where the loneliness of life has led us.". It must be wonderful for a child to be so wanted. It's not even eight thirty! Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. But here it is, coming true: Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. How does that sound? MRS WORMWOOD Alice from Matilda Summary & Breakdown | StageAgent . MISS TRUNCHBULL Well, I'd better hang around just in case. MRS WORMWOOD CHILDREN MISS TRUNCHBULL Yes! CHILDREN (408) 938-1700 Fax No. You're going to hug all the air out of me. Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty! MATILDA gazes at their dramatic display non-chalantly and holds out a palm to them.