YOUTH ROLES

All Youth Roles (except Michael) require strong singing, dancing, and acting capability.
 
Matilda Song Selection: “Quiet”, m37-m53
 
All Other Youth Roles Song Selection: “When I Grow Up”, m27-m46
 
Matilda Wormwood: An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Gender: female
Age: 9-11
 
Michael Wormwood: Matilda's older brother. He is not bright and favored by their parents. Non-singing role.
Gender: male
Age: 14-18
 
Bruce: Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: male
Age: 10-14
 
Lavender: Matilda's best friend who is loud and kooky. She likes to have fun and has a big personality.
Gender: female
Age: 9-12
 
Amanda: a student at Crunchem Hall. She is spun around by Trunchbull by her braids.
Gender: female
Age: 9-12
 
Nigel: Matilda’s classmate. He is a bright boy who is confident and full of energy. He may be nerdy.
Gender: male
Age: 9-14
 
Tommy: Matilda’s classmate.
Gender: male
Age: 9-12
 
Eric: Matilda’s classmate. He is tiny, cute, and Trunchbull lifts him up by his ear, and stretches it.
Gender: male
Age: 9-12

Hortensia: a student at Crunchem Hall. She is a feisty, older girl, and a veteran of battles with the Trunchbull.
Gender: female
Age: 10-14

Alice: a student at Crunchem Hall.
Gender: female
Age: 9-12
 
Student Ensemble: other students at Crunchem Hall.
Gender: male and female
Age: 9-14