Matilda

An extraordinary girl with astonishing wit changes her destiny

Through dazzling performances and pumped-up musical arrangements, the twisted genius of Roald Dahl comes to life on stage in this story of an extraordinary girl. Armed with a sharp mind and vivid imagination, Matilda dares to take a stand against the nasty, name-calling, bullying adults in her life and change her story. Youth and grown-ups will be captivated by this hit musical that celebrates the power of imagination and the importance of becoming your own person. Get ready for a little revolution!

Songs to Note: “Revolting Children”, “Naughty”, and “When I Grow Up”

Is this show for your student? The production requires some staying power: it lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 20 minute intermission. Like all of Roald Dahl’s stories, this show has dark moments and suspenseful scenarios countered with humor, delight, and inspiring life lessons. Recommended for brave 8 to 98 year-olds.

SAFETY: The Paramount Center for the Arts will be instituting a required Covid Vaccination/Testing Policy (Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test taken within 72 hours) for everyone age 12+ (artists, volunteers, staff and audiences). This new policy will be effective starting November 1st affecting GREAT’s production of The Sound of Music. Safety policies for the Paramount Center for the Arts can be found HERE.

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CAST

MATILDA WORMWOOD – *Izzy Neisen and *Noelle Ritzema
MS. AGATHA TRUNCHBULL – Cameron De Villers
MISS HONEY – Martha Sanguma
MR. WORMWOOD – Joel Miron
MRS. WORMWOOD – Abby Schnobrich
MICHAEL WORMWOOD – Gunnar Swenson
MRS. PHELPS – Rachel Brewster
BRUCE – Griffin Rhodes
LAVENDER – Taylor Kilanowski
THE ESCAPOLOGIST – Mitchell Hurrle
COOK – Kristi Bryant
SERGEI – Micah Alm
HENCHMAN 1 – Jacob Beckius
HENCHMAN 2 – Dayton Drews
HENCHMAN 3 – Matthew M. Toumi
THE ACROBAT – Mackenzie Krueger
DOCTOR – Jacob Beckius
RUDOLPHO – Luke Reber
AMANDA – Chari Hoffman
NIGEL – Gage Allord
ERIC – Derek Bryant
ALICE – Iris O’Donnell
HORTENSIA – Cerys John
TOMMY – Lee Rone
PARENTS – Micah Alm, Jacob Beckius, Kristi Bryant, Dayton Drews, Mitchell Hurrle, Mackenzie Krueger, Anya Overlien, Summer Welch
CHILDRENS ENTERTAINER – Matthew M. Toumi
LITTLE KID ENSEMBLE – Abbey Gamble, Elizabeth St. Hilaire, Madelyn Weekley
BIG KID ENSEMBLE – Annika Dauer, Adie Larsen, Grace Lindell, Anya Overlien, Ethan Stoeckel, Max Vetter, Summer Welch

*Will alternate performances
(Italics) Indicates Understudy

TICKET EXCHANGES

• SUBSCRIBERS: You can now pick your date AND the seat you want! Please check your email for the link sent on May 19, 2021 to get first access to reserve your tickets. You can also reserve your seats by calling the Paramount Center for the Arts box office at 320-259-5463 or make a live stream reservation by calling GREAT at 320.258.2787.

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