Matilda Bristol Theatre Company Bristol, Rhode Island

Available Roles

• Matilda Wormwood 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 The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.
• Miss Honey Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
• Mr. Wormwood Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
• Mrs. Wormwood Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
• Michael Wormwood Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
• Mrs. Phelps A nice librarian.
• Bruce Bogtrotter Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
• Lavender Matilda's classmate and friend.
• Nigel An anxious, loyal, accidentally funny, easily flustered classmate of Matilda who often finds himself in trouble by accident.
• Amanda Thripp A sweet and quirky girl who becomes the target of one of Trunchbull’s outrageous punishments.
• Tommy A cheerful and curious student who enjoys being part of the group.
• Rudolpho Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner.
• Sergei A comically intimidating Russian mob boss who turns out to be surprisingly reasonable.
• The Escapologist A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
• The Acrobat A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
• Doctor Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
• Mechanic A background adult character, often seen reacting to Mr. Wormwood’s antics.
• Children's Entertainer An over-the-top party host seen in the opening number “Miracle.”
• Cook A background school staff member seen during Trunchbull’s scenes.
• Henchman Sergei’s loyal assistants who provide comic muscle and support.
• Alice A confident and capable classmate, often aligned with Matilda.
• Eric A mischievous but light-hearted classmate who enjoys school antics.
• Hortensia A rebellious student who warns the younger kids about Trunchbull.
• Big Kid Older students at Crunchem Hall who enforce the school’s harsh environment.
• Adult Ensemble Parents, Teachers, Towns folk who live near Crunchem Hall.
• Big Kid Ensemble Older students at Crunchem Hall.
• Little Kid Ensemble The "newts" of Crunchem Hall.