Musical Theatre Course Brisbane - Communication in Action

MATILDA

“Even if you’re little you can do a lot, you Musn’t let a little thing like “little” stop you”

Enrolments for Matilda are now open!

CIA’s Semester 1 production is the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s magical story about a very clever little girl. The show, with music and lyrics by Australia’s own Tim Minchin, has been a sensation in the West End and on Broadway since 2011, and is now a hit film on Netflix. It’s time to bring our very own version to life.

Students in Years 2 and above can take part, and they will be joined by some talented former students. After an audition to assign parts, students will attend nine intensive rehearsals, receiving top-tier tuition in acting, singing and dancing from expert teachers. However, there’s no need to have singing or dancing experience to participate!

The performance will take place on Sunday 28 th May at Queensland Ballet’s new state-of-the-art Talbot Theatre in West End. See below for details on auditions, roles and the full rehearsal schedule.

$450+GST

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FEES

Total fees for term 1 & 2: $450.00 + GST

40 hours of quality tuition in acting, singing and dancing over Terms 1 and 2
Every rehearsal held in a theatre venue
And the opportunity to perform in a professional new theatre, with full use of its state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on Sunday 19th February in the Gehrmann Theatre, Brisbane Girls Grammar

School Years 2 – 6: 12.30 – 2.00pm
Years 7 and up: 2.30 – 4.00pm

After enrolling, you will be emailed an audition pack within 24 hours.

ROLES

Every student who auditions will receive a part. No matter the role, every student’s contribution to the show is valued and all are actively involved throughout the entire rehearsal process. As you can see below, even chorus roles have lots of stage time, which includes singing and dancing in 5-6 fantastic musical numbers.

Leads

These roles require significant dialogue, solo singing parts, and some dancing. Aside from Matilda, these roles will be available to students aged 16+.

Matilda
Miss Trunchbull
Miss Honey
Mr Wormwood
Mrs Wormwood (must be a strong dancer)

Supporting Roles

Individual lines. Some have solo singing or featured dancing/acrobatic parts. Students playing these roles will also double as Big Kids, Children, or Chorus.

Mrs Phelps
Escapologist (must be strong dancer/gymnast)
Acrobat (must be strong dancer/gymnast)
Bruce (some solo singing)
Michael
Rudolpho (must be strong dancer)
Doctor (some solo singing)
Parents (some solo singing)
Party Clown (some solo singing)

Children

Individual lines and solo singing parts, as well as group singing and dancing in 5 musical numbers.

Big Kids

Individual lines, as well as group singing and dancing in 5 musical numbers.

Chorus

Group lines as well as group singing and dancing in 5-6 musical numbers.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

All rehearsals are compulsory. Students cannot take part unless they can commit to full attendance. They must also be present and ready to begin at the scheduled time. For example, for a 12.00pm rehearsal, students must arrive before 12.00, not at 12.00.