Middle School Theater Club

Welcome to Middle School Theater Club!

 

Semester 1 Production: Matilda the Musical Jr. 

We are excited to announce that the Middle School Theater Club Semester 1 production will be Matilda The Musical Jr. 
 
Matilda JR is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers.
 

Overview

  • Club Members: 5th- 8th Graders
  • Rehearsal Days/Times:
    • Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
    • Sunday, December 8, 12:00-4:00pm
    • No rehearsals on conference days or during Thanksgiving Break
  • Dates: September 25 - December 13
  • Performances: December 11 & 12, 7:00pm, and at a School Assembly on December 13

Auditions & Casting (September 25 & 26, 3:30-5:30 pm)

Actors only need to come to one of the audition days although we may call some actors back the second day for call backs. Below is a Character Breakdown and Audition lines. Please inform your student that they will choose one character for auditions. You can also find an MP3 of the Audition song (they will be taught a short section at the auditions).
 
 

Backstage & Tech

For students interested in backstage and tech positions for the show, they will need to talk to David Koch and set up an interview with him. Six students will be chosen for running tech and backstage. They will join the production rehearsals on Thursday, November 21, and will not be charged the Club fee.
 

Registration

 
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024, 4:00PM
Registration will be limited to 30 students.
 
Registration will be on a first come first served basis. If our 30 student limit is met, you can add your student to our Waitlist and David Koch will be in touch about availability.
 

 

Final Registration

Once committed, cast member families will be sent a link to pay the Theatre Club semester fee of $170, which goes towards putting on a great production. The fee will be automatically waived for families receiving 60% or more of their tuition through the Tuition Assistance Program.
 

Questions?

Please feel free to reach out to Middle School Theater Teacher, David Koch, at davidk@westsideschool.org if you have any questions!