. As a chalked up my palms, did I wave my hands? What? The tiniest mite packs the mightiest sting. I mean, my mum wanted me to stay at home with her. With every swallow, you are tightening the noose. This it not your problem. MATILDA collects two dolls from the house. MISS TRUNCHBULL hurries over to AMANDA. . "Right"? That is the biggest hug in the world. RUDOLPHO enters from behind a gap in the curtain behind her. Come on!] Nicholas Nickleby . You gotta give yourself permission to shine. ", MATILDA and the ACROBAT'S SISTER [off-stage] NIGEL Your parents must be so proud to have a girl as clever as you. MISS HONEY faces the audience and raises her fist. MISS HONEY hurries to pull the cap from NIGEL's mouth. Indeed, sir. If you want to throw the hammer for your country. MISS TRUNCHBULL That's the bananas right there. Did I drift off and dream for a minute or two? . MAN: So hilarious. //-->. Is there still time for the Bi-Annual Inter-Championship Amateur Sausage . Eric is the smallest child in Miss Honey's class, which makes him easier for Miss Trunchbull to bully. A child. MRS WORMWOOD has her leg raised up and RUDOLPHO is holding it against his back. If you always take it on the chin and wear it, Now, get out of here, you little stink worm! The room freezes as MISS TRUNCHBULL starts to write the word "GUILTY" on the board. [to MATILDA] This is your fault. Mr. Wormwood Matilda's father. Look at these trophies. MRS WORMWOOD He screams and turns around, hitting ERIC's cap against ERIC's desk. Piacelli. . MISS HONEY Bruce! People whispered that in her dark and brooding heart, she resented the sister, both her success and her love. Do you think I faltered or amended my rotation? As I started my spin, did I look at the view? LAVENDER Though he shows up looking for payback, Matilda has had quite enough of revenge, and Sergei lets the Wormwoods escape. Mind? MISS HONEY enters and knocks. MRS WORMWOOD Well, I'd better hang around just in case. Oh, very rich. LAVENDER You should stay out of trouble She's got no respect, that one. (Bruce!) Erm, well, as you know, Matilda is in the bottom class. MATILDA 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 gazes at their dramatic display non-chalantly and holds out a palm to them. Can be played by a male or female. BIG KID [TAYLOR] Right. The most beautiful miracle I have ever seen! It was like the entire world had gathered to see 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. If they start to squeeeeze out of your ears, you're going to need help. BIG KIDS The condition is characterised by the sufferer experiencing bouts of chronic fatigue, and falling suddenly asleep, often without knowing, or any warning at all. In the cupboard. One of the novel's antagonists, Mr. Wormwood is Matilda and Michael 's father, and Mrs. Wormwood 's husband. LAVENDER You'll fit it in. Upgrade to PRO MATILDA I should be wearing in the semi-finals tonight! What? MISS HONEYbeckons MATILDA to the back of the class. MATILDA and ACROBAT [off stage]"It is where the loneliness of life has led us.". google_color_border="EDC7C2"; Why? But wrong. My mummy says I'm a miracle. But it's a truth empirical They performed some of the most incredible feats together anyone has ever seen. You have to put it right. It is delineated into "His" and "Hers" sides.] What is your name? But that's not fair! Back before my life had eNded, Yep! He loves having me around. You can be all cynical, ], MISS HONEY In the musical, he features, in both acts, as Mrs Wormwood's side piece, with whom he habitually competes with in the Bisexual . MATILDA What's wrong with the telly? (408) 938-1700 Fax No. So, starting tomorrow, I shall bring a selection of very clever books that I think will challenge your mind. Four COUPLES, crouched down behind the table, begin to stand and speak. This little girl needs somebody strong to fight by her side. With a little help from us, she could go to university before she . Neigh! MISS TRUNCHBULL [to Nigel] When did this happen? No one's gonna tell you when to wiggle your bumba. What's this? Cast a fantastic character actor and singer who can command the stage and embody Trunchbulls larger-than-life villainy. BRUCE They embrace and exit out the back of the stage. DOCTOR queens! 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 But this ceases to matter to Matilda and Lavender as Hortensia tells them all about the pranks she's pulled on Miss Trunchbull. A party entertainer enters with balloons. She is clearly more emotionally developed than her peers. I have suffered in this Jail, It seems that there are millions of these "one in a millions" these days. You Even time loves us.". The children begin to pop up from behind the table and speak. "I have paid for the posters, publicity, the catering, the toilet facilities. Oh, no, Matilda. Amanda is a little girl who attends Crunchem Hall Primary School. It was the worst of times. WOMAN: She is clearly more emotionally developed than her peers. Now, the secret to my success in business is . One can hardly move for beauty and brilliance these days. As long as you enjoyed the cake. NIGEL The Invisible Man . AMANDA Age Height 4' 3" -4' 5" Essential Slight framed. This is Rudolpho! The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. It's just pathetic. That such frequent miracles don't render each one un-miraculous? As me. RUDOLPHO You are guilty, because you are a fiend. Not yet, anyway. MRS WORMWOOD Mustn't let a little thing like "little" stop you. It's just pathetic! The most precious gift the natural world can bestow upon us has been handed to you. It is flanked by AMANDA and ERIC in lab coats over their costumes. And what sort of teacher would I be You're off to school in a few days' time. I'll tell you when you are full. Can I ask you a question? MISS TRUNCHBULL Do all those brains in your head give you a headache? One of Matildas schoolmates. His do-dah. CHILDREN 1 Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty! The cook enters, holding an enormous chocolate cake on a tray, along with a wooden spoon. With Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham. Just one more bite and you'll've completely cooked her goose. But nobody else is gonna put it right for me. Cast a fantastic singer and great actress in this role who can embody both Matildas cleverness and her kindness. Full of rousing songs, witty lyrics, and fun ensemble roles, this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning hit musical is ready to bring the smell of rebellion to your stage. I mean, it's got to hurt, all squished in there. CHILDREN MISS TRUNCHBULL Gloria Magitum! . [He tries and fails to pull his hat off, tugging on it several times.] CHILDREN and BIG KIDS appear in the boxes to the upper left and upper right of the stage and sing. . They sits and unpack their bags. But unleSs you want to suffer, listen up Alice displays great curiosity and attempts to fit her diverse experiences into a . Matildas mother. You're almost finished. And sailed high up, up above the stands But although they loved each other, although they were famous and everyone loved them, they were sad. It's Miss Honey. I am FULLwhen and onlywhen the Headmistress says I am FULL. And remember to be eXtremely careful. BRUCE One look at my face and it's plain to see. [He laughs then peters out.] MATILDA enters from her bedroom. MATILDA, LAVENDER, and NIGEL raise their hands. Before Matilda joined the class, Lavender was the smartest in the class. A member of the mafia! CHILDREN Come stai? The CHILDREN and BIG KIDS take off their blazers and throw them on top of him. ACROBAT and ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] Just you wait for phys-ed. MISS TRUNCHBULL sniffs and licks the air. Are they good runners? [She flicks on the light of the vanity in her parent's bathroom, which has risen from the stage. . Where he's been for the last hour, actually. MR WORMWOOD I'm the best! Not a dot did I stray from the plot. See! MISS TRUNCHBULL finishes writing the word "GUILTY" on the board. Where is the maggot known as Nigel? Am I . DOCTOR MISS TRUNCHBULL Jack and Jill went up the hill There's, erm . How much, exactly are we talking about? LAVENDER MRS WORMWOOD With your stupid books and your stupid reading. Go on, Brucey! MRS WORMWOOD It's very quaint, it's very sweet, . Are you smoking a cigarette? . He's my dance partner. [She stands and approaches MISS HONEY menacingly, towering over her.] You gotta get up! BIG KID [BEN] I'll tell you tomorrow. Just because you find that life's not fair, it MR WORMWOOD MATILDA Just go back to school! DOCTOR dog razor burn after surgery. MR WORMWOOD . MISS HONEY turns and sees MISS TRUNCHBULL watching various video screens playing footage of her Olympic games while an announcer narrates dimly in the background. You oughtn't blame yourself now, come along. Oh, my lovely hair! She has a few solos and lines, but her most featured moment is when Trunchbull throws her through the air using her pigtails. Ahh! And another door closes. I mean, what else? Ah-ah-aah-ah MAN: Don't put honey on your brother. MATILDA picks up various bottles from the vanity and reads from their labels. He takes it and squashes it firmly down onto his head. What am I? The teacher's clearly falling short. Or if the scream in your head even reached your mouth! BACKGROUND SINGERS MATILDA It's just a door. An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his google_color_text="5F6A72"; Look at mummy. You've gotta learn to listen up, kid. CHILDREN Here in the library again, are we? Matilda? . He's a small, ratty man, with luscious black hair. Ahh! in my opinion, this little girl should be placed in the top form with the eleven-year-olds! Ow! in a week. "Patience, my love," the husband replied. What? Last week, I read quite a few. But I'm a barrelina to read our character analysis for Alice and unlock other amazing theatre resources! The scene changes to the library. The DOCTOR runs behind the table with the others. I shall pound you. The scene changes to the Wormwood's living room. Quite a long way, I think. And . I can't find his frank 'n' beans! That's not fair! 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 MATILDA's classmates enter hesitantly from the front of the stage. A product of Matildas imagination. . And therefore, she is guilty! What am I gonna do? . Stories. Very supple. Look at you hesitating. Hello! You see, unfortunately, Nigel suffers from the rare, but chronic sleep disorder, narcolepsy. MATILDA starts pouring the hair dye into the Oil of Violets bottle. BIG KIDS Might she be a little brighter than her class? Good Lord, woman, have you started already? And Even if you put in heaps of eFfort, MISS TRUNCHBULL walks heavily toward the coats. Lavender is a girl in Matilda 's class at Crunchem Hall Primary School, and she soon becomes Matilda's best friend. MATILDA 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! . Oh, that's where it's at! MISS HONEY knocks three times and winces. What about rules, Honey? Alice Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos. Just because you find that life's not fair, it Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. A large iron gate made of square holes of various sizes rolls in from both sides of the stage. CHILDREN Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl Nov. 14-16, 21-23 at 7:30pm and Nov. 16, 17, 23, and 24th at 2pm Featuring an Opening night intermission reception Get your tickets HERE Share this: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Loading. MAN: We'll have to change his school. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. My daddy says I would be the teacher's pet! Hide me! MRS PHELPS screams and exits. 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. [Looking irritated, she makes her way to BRUCE's side.] What are you waiting for? I can pretend I'm an . So they say. her knickers stayed stuck to the seat! MR WORMWOOD Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull. You're getting on a plane, Mrs Wormwood? Now, look at you, and look at me. . LAVENDER Oh, hello, Miss Trunchbull. MATILDA 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. Shes brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind, despite growing up in difficult circumstances. It was the biggest burp I had ever done. . She then sniffs her way across the room, following the former path of the spotlight. Every new life . BIG KIDS And children in the bottom class aren't really expected to read. MISS TRUNCHBULL MATILDA Just because you find that life's not fair, it But the one thing . Bruce! Oh, parle Italiano? But if you did happen to have a story you wanted to tell . [She grabs a baton with a yellow ribbon attached to it and starts twirling to the music.] MR WORMWOOD unwraps the blanket that the baby is swathed in. LAVENDER The woman from COUPLE 1 blows on a birthday cake as the table splits in two and MATILDA stands from behind it, holding a collection of books from one hand. We must find out how it ends. Sorry, Miss Trunchbull. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. . 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. Finally, he grabs an individual page in glee. You Yes. And this . No, no, no, no [ad lib. They dance to the same routine until MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO overtake them with more complicated choreography. You should stay out of trouble, Tricks!" All escapes start with the click of a lock. Two times . MISS TRUNCHBULL google_color_url="320000"; MRS WORMWOOD I have suffered in this jail. Oh, Matilda, this is very sad! The scene switches to the Wormwood's living room. Two, three, four! We cannot simply place her in the top form with the eleven-year-olds. Mrs Wormwood, do you really have no idea? Just knock on the door. He bites the cap, screaming through his teeth. And when you scream, you don't know if the sound came out, I have to tell you, Headmistress, that in . That's all right, Jenny. Now, here's a tip: I've been trapped inside this (K) cage for ages, Stop being pathetic, Jenny. Is she here? Why? Has incredible upper-body strength. Just so you all know, she's my best friend! A spotlight searches the theater. I mean, it's just not normal for a girl to be all . MR WORMWOOD Vocal health and clarity. and special powers! Restores my faith in human kind. When the hinges creak and the door is closed, Well, this crime took place before school started. . This morning, you sneaked like a serpent into the kitchen and stole a slice of my private chocolate cake from my tea tray. MISS TRUNCHBULL grabs AMANDA by the pigtails and swings her around and around. The vanity rises again, signifying morning. Share. They then saunter off. DOCTOR MR WORMWOOD And always keep your feet inside the line! . The highly anticipated Matilda The Musical JR. is available for licensing. That lady? "But we do not have the one thing in the world we want most.". The CHILDREN and BIG KIDS hang their heads. MRS PHELPS Good-bye, Miss Honey. Look, I don't suppose we could exchange it for a boy, could we? Somewhere along the way, my dear, . MR WORMWOOD Mr. Wormwood. Please! MAN: Take another picture of our angel from this angle over here. What are you talking about? . That is v . Ev-er-y life is unbelievably unlikely. MATILDA collects her books. This must confirm, Bruce, The ESCAPOLOGIST starts to walk in from the back of the stage. ALL COUPLES: What? MATILDA 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. MISS HONEY Yes! Innocent victims of their story. Someone told her I did it, but I never! . Well, I shall take your money when you earn it, and I shall spend it. Rudolpho is a supporting character featured in Matilda the Musical. [She flicks the screens off again.] Okay. ALICE and HORTENSIA MR WORMWOOD But I'm his little soldier. MR WORMWOOD BRUCE wilts by the desk. It's been clear there's no peer for a miracle like me. I think we'd better leave it there, Nigel. He stands up on a block. Patience, my love. MRS WORMWOOD It was the biggest burp I had ever heard. Matildas father. A person. MRS WORMWOOD walks back behind the curtain. MRS WORMWOOD Get out of it! A little less zzz, a lot more zing. MATILDA All right. If you're an escapologist, I must be an acrobat to balance that lot. A teacher at Matildas school. Every new life If you took your time , CHILDREN I have to tell you, Headmistress, that it is my intention to help this little girl. . Enigmatic, serious, intense. He's eaten it all. BIG KIDS MISS HONEY ? Three times two is six. He always wears suits with loud plaid prints read analysis of Mr. Wormwood. My mummy says I'm a jumped-up little germ, hb```f``f`2@(#00 3*}/*!H3gd$!p!`uz@Fq's10n Is like the TARDIS: It was the age of wisdom . BIG KIDS enter menacingly behind the gate. They never stood a chance. A flaming escapologist? MRS WORMWOOD brushes past MATILDA with a sound of utter disgust. MATILDA collects the remains of her book. MRS WORMWOOD STRONG comedy and vocal ability Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: A2 MISS HONEY Matilda's kindhearted teacher. have you read a whole book? You don't use sympathy or tenderness. Look at you trying to hide, silly. You seem to think that people like people what are clever. Did you hear what he said? No! have you read a whole book? Fourteen times two is twenty-eight. MR WORMWOOD and MICHAEL exit. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Miracle! . MISS TRUNCHBULL (408) 938-1705 And . She has never seen a! She's going to be your teacher. DOCTOR . Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves to read. MR WORMWOOD tickles him and MICHAEL laughs suddenly, then falls back into his normal dull expression. . MRS PHELPS is sitting on a block and MATILDA is standing on one, holding the two dolls. Tess of the D'urbervilles . No one's gonna love you if you don't know the rumba. [He slides down on his thighs stage left.]. Maybe I shouldn't tell you any more. . Amanda Thripp. MRS WORMWOOD and MICHAEL down sit in armchairs. Oh, my hair! And . Like you, I was curious, A character of Matildas creation. Parents wheeling strollers enter alongside their CHILDREN. He should have thought of that before he made a pact with Satan and decided to steal my cake! MISS TRUNCHBULL A girl should think about make-up and hair dye. But unless you want to suffer, listen up four hundred and eighty-seven. Well? Crime and Punishment . MISS HONEY MATILDA MRS WORMWOOD MRS WORMWOOD As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments. Well? What we all suspected. MR WORMWOOD MISS TRUNCHBULL runs in, blowing on her whistle, and chases ERIC down until he is pulled into formation by two BIG KIDS. MATILDA She sat down, and when she got up . No one's gonna tell you when to shake your tush. MR WORMWOOD enters with a lackey, who sits on a tyre behind him. A little less shh, a lot more schwing. MRS WORMWOOD And, while you're at it, why don't you stick your stupid book to your stupid head? We don't want to burst a blood vessel on your first day. A long table with the word "Birthday" emblazoned on it moves forward, with little hands creeping along the bottom. [to MATILDA] You! what happened to deidre on rock 92. . Yes, Miss Trunchbull! . MISS HONEY Come on, Bruce, be our hero. That's exactly what you've done. MISS HONEY Have been trapped inside this cage for ages, [She presses an intercom on her desk.]
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