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is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Please read all the info below before registering.
Optional Info Session:
Dec. 7th, 6pm, Virtual
Great for new students/families or those with questions.
Register for Info Session Here
Optional Cast Audition Workshop:
Nov 28th, 9am-2pm
See Info Here
Production Summary
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish 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!
The production, capped at 50 students, is about 2 hours in length and is rated PG by the licensing house.
Cast Roles & Other Show Details Can Be Found Here
Artistic & Leadership Team
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Director - Alec Martinez
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Music Director - Nick Brooks
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Choreographer - Asia Lavay
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Producer - Shaun Martinez
A Note About Artistic Direction from the Director!
📺 Since I was kid, Matilda (the orginal 90's film) was one of my favorites! Back then I loved the zany characters like the Wormwoods and Ms. Trunchbull; I loved the magic, and as a brown, chubby kid who often felt different, I loved the idea that anyone can make a difference. Matilda was new to her school, an odd duck to many, yet she changed the trajectory of not only her life but the lives of everyone around her. As a kid, that filled me with wonder.
As an adult I certainly still like those things - but the musical and story are so much more. Matilda the Musical...
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...is a story about fighting oppression not just for your benefit but for the benefit of the community you love.
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... displays the power and importance of storytelling and imagination. They are both used as an escape and as a tool for justice.
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... wrestles with both the challenges and benefits of biological family vs. chosen family.
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... is about embracing difference and using it to our advantage.
And if you take a step back, these themes also represent Imagine Theatre. Imagine is a place where your differences can become your superpower, where you can build chosen family, explore the power of stories and imagination, and be surrounded by people who deeply prioritize the wellness of community.
Matilda the Musical was Imagine's first fully staged "MainStage" production 5 years ago, and I had the honor of serving as the Music Director. On one hand, Imagine has certainly changed SO much since then, but on the other, we haven't; we've simply leaned into these values even more.
It will be a true pleasure to revisit this story with you all and discover how our own lives and community may reflect pieces of Matilda's. ❤️
Remember: "Even if you're little, you can do a lot..." 📚
Questions? Email Production Coordinator
Shaun Martinez at shaunm@imaginetheatre.org
Important Dates
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Auditions: Friday, Jan. 1st with slots starting at 6pm at Oak Grove United Methodist.
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Callbacks: Saturday, Jan. 2nd from 9-2pm (If a student is called back, they may be called for the whole time or part of the time.) At Oak Grove United Methodist. We encourage everyone to plan to be called back for at least part of the time.
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Rehearsals
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Fridays 6- 9 pm. Starting Jan. 8th
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Saturdays 9-2pm. Starting Jan. 9th
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Extra Rehearsal 1: Possible added Rehearsal on Jan. 18th 2-6pm (no school given the holiday), depending cast availability & needs)
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Extra Rehearsal 2: Possible added Rehearsal on Feb. 15th from 2-6pm (most should have no school given the holiday), depending cast availability & needs.
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All rehearsals are at Oak Grove United Methodist Church (14700 SE Rupert Dr, Oak Grove, OR 97267)
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Required Parent/Volunteer Meeting
- Friday, Jan 8th at 7pm for families who are new to Imagine and Committee Chairs. 7:30pm arrival for everyone else.
- Friday, Feb 12th from 8-9pm for new families. (Returning families not required to attend.)
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Other Important Dates (Cast Required)
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All students must be available for Costume Parade (Publicity Photos) on Saturday Feb 6th during the rehearsal time.
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Move-In & Tech Week (All Cast & Crew Required)
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All dates below are at Milwaukie High School.
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Move In: Feb. 28th 12pm-9pm. Set Move-In at Milwaukie HS. Exact times based on committee assignment.
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Tech/Dress Rehearsals March 1st 4th 6pm-9:15pm. Committee assignments based on sign-ups.
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Performances (All Cast & Crew Required)
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March 5th, 7pm (6pm Call Time)
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March 6th, 2pm (1pm Call Time)
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HOLD FOR POSSIBLE SHOW ADD: March 6th, 7pm (would stay long from 2pm show)
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March 7th, 2pm (1pm Call Time)
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March 12th, 7pm (6pm Call time)
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March 13th, 2pm (12pm Call time for cast photos)
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HOLD FOR POSSIBLE SHOW ADD: March 13th, 7pm (would stay long from 2pm show)
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March 14th: 2pm Show (12:30 Call Time) with stike & party afterwards, done by 8pm.
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Cast Participation Details
Age, Cost, Expectations, & More!
Imagine's heart is to allow all students to experience the arts. The following requirements/expectations are in place to ensure a well-maintained community and efficient program.
Age: This production is open to youth ages 7-18.
* 7-year-olds must have successfully completed an Imagine youth 2026 summer camp. Those who are 18 must remain 18 during the length of the production.
Prerequisites: No prior drama/dance/music experience required.
Community Commitment: Imagine's Student Expectation & Code of Conduct communicates the expectations of students who participate in Imagine Programming. This covers electronic/cell phone expectations, behavior expectations, and general safety considerations.
Students and families/guardians will be required to sign the Student Expectations document, affirming that they have read it and agree to uphold these standards. Read the document here.
Our Class-Show Promise: Enrollment in an Imagine class is not required, BUT students enrolled in a class, private lessons, or who are in the Thespian Troupe through Imagine are guaranteed a role in the show. This means students in these programs will not be cut from the production if the cast limit is exceeded, as it is otherwise our policy to cast all who audition.
Students enrolled in a class/lesson/troupe will also receive $20 off their production fee. To learn about our class options and to register, please visit imaginetheatre.org/class.
- *For Winter '27 the Class-Show Promise only applies to the production of Matilda the Musical
Production Cap: The production is capped at 50 students due to venue limitations. Students may use the Class-Show Promise to secure their spot in this production. If a student is cut, they may be offered a spot on crew if space allows.
Parent/Adult Volunteer: Imagine Theatre cast members are expected to have one adult (typically a parent, relative, or guardian) participate in Show Committees (One committee during the weeks of rehearsals and then a separate committee supporting the run of show). The cast member may not be their own representative. Shows take lots of work, and Show Committees are a fun way to meet other families and bond as a community!
Adults will get to rank their preferred committees via our Committee form that is shared out after casting. Additionally on the form, committee members can communicate their schedule and skills for committee placement consideration.
More information about the show and committees will be discussed at the required committee meeting.
NEW FOR THE 26/27 SEASON:
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Pre-selected work-party dates will be shared out via the Show Committee Preference Form. Committee members will be required to sign-up and attend a portion of these work parties.
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3-4hrs of volunteering per week may be considered average. This may look like a few hours each week, or look like a bulk of hours every so often, based on committee assignments and the shifts signed up for.
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On the Show Committee Preference Form, a Buy-Out option will be available for Pre-show committees (the committees working during rehearsals) and Show-Run Committees (the committees working to support during shows).
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These buy-outs must be paid in full and are not eligible for payment plans.
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The funds from buy-outs are used to purchase needed supplies and/or bring in paid assistance to support the needs of this specific production.
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Buy-out totals are based on the expected volunteer hours x $20/hr.
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For Winter 20267the Buy-Out options subject to change but are anticipated to be about $600 for Rehearsal-run committees (being released from about 25hrs worth of volunteering), and $400 for production-run committees (being released from 15hrs worth of volunteering).
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Costs
- Production Fee: $225 (payable via installments) for cast members. No fee for crew members. This fee covers administrative costs and gets students a show sticker, digital link to photos, and 1 comp (free) ticket. (Max of 3 comp tickets per family unit)
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Optional Items For Purchase: When paying for the production fee, cast members are given the opportunity to purchase a show shirt (not required), and other additional items (Show Posters, digital recording, show button, etc.). Cost for these optional items listed here.
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Other Costs: Students/families should be prepared to have/provide:
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A simple base layer of clothing that will be under their costumes (Costumes are provide. Generic clothing items, like a t-shirt, may be requested from home.)
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Generic socks. (Specialty socks provided.)
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Appropriately sized basic Character & Jazz shoes. Tap shoes required if student is tapping in the production
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Generic make-up if required (Specialty make-up and training provided if required)
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Showbox: A storage container that holds their person items, makeup, street clothes, snacks, water, etc. during the show run.
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*Please let us know if you do not have any of these items and we will happily work with you to find a solution.
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Scholarships: Scholarships are available for any Imagine Theatre program, including production fees. View our Scholarship Guidance document, and the required steps, here!
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Accepting Roles: Per Imagine policy it is assumed students will accept any role they are given. As an educational organization, we are focused on placing students in roles that will encourage growth. Imagine does not refund class/program costs due to casting drops post-cast list.
Attendance: Prior to the casting process, students/families will be given the opportunity to declare any rehearsal date conflicts via the audition form. These conflicts will be considered when casting and crafting the schedule. The audition form will also list required rehearsals/dates, where conflicts are not allowed. Conflicts disclosed after the casting process will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as last-minute conflicts place a huge strain on the whole schedule and cast. Students who have unapproved/undeclared absences (beyond being sick or having family emergencies) may be pulled from the numbers/scenes that are missed. Multiple unapproved absences may result in being cut from the cast with no refunds.
For Matilda the Musical, students with 5 or more full-day conflicts may not be considered for lead roles or may not be cast. Partial-day conflicts may be added together to count as a full day when calculating.
Health & Safety:
Questions? Email Production Coordinator
Shaun Martinez at shaunm@imaginetheatre.org
Crew Participation Details
Age, Cost, Expectations, & More...
Cost: Free!
Attendance: Crew must attend Move-In, ALL of tech week, and each performance dates/times as listed above. Other rehearsals (such as stumble throughs) may be added in coordination with the crew team's schedules.
Crew Role:
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Stage Manager (ages 14+): The Stage Manager keeps track of cast members, attendance, blocking, set movement and miscellaneous details during rehearsals and production of a stage performance. They also attend all rehearsals and shows as well as move in day at the theater. The Stage Manager will need to arrive 20 minutes before all call times. APPLICATION for this role DUE Dec. 18th
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Assistant Stage Manager (ages 14+): The Assistant Stage Manager is responsible for assisting the Stage Manager in helping keep track of cast members, blocking, set movement and miscellaneous details during rehearsals and production of a stage performance. They also attend all rehearsals and shows as well as move in day at the theater. The Assistant Stage Manager fills the role of Crew Chief during the show run. The Assistant Stage Manager will need to arrive 15 minutes before all call times. APPLICATION for this role DUE Jan. 1st
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Sound Board Operator (ages 13+) The Sound Board operator is responsible for operating the sound board (playing music cues) during all performances and tech rehearsals. DUE Jan. 1st
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Light Board Operator (ages 13+): The Light Board Operator is responsible for operating the light board during all performances. Performs daily light checks at the beginning of all technical rehearsals and performance call times to ensure that all lighting equipment is working properly. APPLICATION for this role DUE Jan. 1st
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Spot Operator (ages 12+): The Spot Operator will be responsible for all spotlight cues during all performances. Performs daily light checks at the beginning of all technical rehearsals and performance call times to ensure that the spotlight is working correctly. APPLICATION for this role DUE Jan. 1st
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Stage Crew (ages 12+): Crew members assist with props, moving set pieces, charging glow tape, cleaning, etc. APPLICATION for this role DUE Jan. 1st
Health & Safety:
Read our Communicable Disease Management Plan Here.
Community Commitment: Imagine's Student Expectation & Code of Conduct communicates the expectations of students who participate in Imagine Programming. This covers electronic/cell phone expectations, behavior expectations, and general safety considerations.
Students and families/guardians will be required to sign the Student Expectations document, affirming that they have read it and agree to uphold these standards. Read the document here.
Questions? Email Production Coordinator
Shaun Martinez at shaunm@imaginetheatre.org
Registration, Audition, Callbacks, & Casting
(How to Sign Up & What to Expect)
How to Register (Cast & Crew):
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Complete Cast/Crew Registration here via CircleUp. After completion, you will be directly linked to the Matilda CircleUp Callboard.
If registering for cast, then....
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Click the link in the Callboard to reserve your audition time.
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Click the link in the Callboard to submit your Matilda Conflicts form by Jan. 1st, 10pm.
If registering for crew, then....
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Click the link in the Callboard to submit your Matilda Crew Interest & Conflicts form by Jan. 1st, 10pm. (Those interested in the Stage Manager role must submit by Dec. 18th)
Preparing For Auditions (Cast Only):
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Register to audition above and follow the steps to reserve your audition time.
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Prepare A Song with Music: Please come prepared to sing 1 minute of a musical-theatre-show song with a backing track. Bring your own accompaniment (instrumental/karaoke, no vocals) on a phone, or tablet and we will play it for your turn. If you are using a phone, please have the appropriate dongle to connect to a speaker. Wifi is provided in the space but it is also best to have the track downloaded should there be connectivity issues.
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NOT IN TOWN? If you can't make auditions on Friday night, or if all spots fill, the artistic team will accept video auditions. They are due by 8pm on Friday, Dec. 18. Complete the audition registration step above to access the callboard, and then reach out to Shaun Martinez at shaunm@imaginetheatre.org for details on submitting a self-tape instead of reserving your audition time.
What Are Auditions & Callbacks Like (Cast Only)?
The audition process is a fun and integral part of the production! We understand that auditions can feel stressful, but everyone you see is your biggest cheerleader! When you thrive, we thrive.
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ARRIVING: Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than your audition time so you can check in and make sure all your information is in order. You will have your headshot taken and receive any additional information. One adult may accompany each student into the audition room as moral support.
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AUDITIONING: You and 5-7 other auditioners, along with their support people, will go into the audition room as a group. When it is your turn to perform your song, you will be called up. Hand your accompaniment device to the audio person cued up to the spot you want to begin singing. Stand in front of the artistic team and they will let you know when you may begin. When prompted, “slate”, which means introduce yourself by name and age, then tell us which song selection you have chosen. Then you will indicate for the audio person to begin your song and you can sing. When you have completed, say, “Thank you.” You will get to watch five other students audition, so please show encouragement by staying engaged and applauding when appropriate.
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CALLBACKS: Callbacks will be requested at the discretion of the Artistic Team. If you are called back, you will receive notice before 11pm on Friday. Callbacks will be held the next day on Saturday from 9am-2pm at Oak Grove UMC. You will be notified if you are to attend the entire time, or just a portion thereof. If you are NOT called back, that does not mean you are not getting considered for a part. Being “called back” simply means the directors would like to see you read/perform something specific. For this production, callbacks will consist of a dance, music, and cold readings from the script.
Casting
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The Cast List will be sent out via email & posted on the Matilda CircleUp Callboard on the Sunday after auditions at 3pm. As an educational opportunity we assume all students accept their role. The cast list will also be shared on social media that evening.
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The cast size of this show is capped at 50 due to space at the performance facility.
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Students who are registered for a Class/Lessons/Thespian Troupe are guaranteed a spot in the show. Those in classes additionally receive $20 off the Production Fee.
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Those who are cut will receive a cut letter via email, inviting them to consider joining crew, in addition to receiving feedback on their audition. They will be removed from the callboard at that time.
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Casting is determined by a variety of factors: vocal skills/quality compared to the demand of the show, acting skills, dancing skills compared to the demand of the show/role, previous experience/roles, past behavior in rehearsals, audition/callbacks, number of conflicts during the rehearsal process, educational journey, height, age, etc. One factor is not necessarily more important than another; rather, all factors are considered together to determine the makeup of the cast. Being cast in one role over another does not necessarily mean that a youth would not be good in that role; it simply means the artistic team considered all of the factors and decided to fit the "puzzle" together a certain way.
Imagine Theatre values diversity on our stage and in our theater. In casting, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, body diversity, or national/ethnic origin. We aim to cast respectfully and appropriately to all cultures and identities.
Questions? Email Production Coordinator Shaun Martinez at shaunm@imaginetheatre.org