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Auditions Announced: Greater Waterbury Children's Theatre 'Matilda'

Greater Waterbury Children's Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for their debut musical.

Press release

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR MATILDA!!!
“We hope you’re ready to get a little bit naughty”
Greater Waterbury Children’s Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for their debut musical!
Show dates: 6 performances
June 21,22,28,29 @7pm
June 23,30 @1pm
GRADES 3-8


This production is Directed by Ben Orlando and Produced by Bob Tansley

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PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI)
All roles will be double cast to give more opportunity to those looking to play principal roles.
Everyone who auditions and would like to participate in this production is very welcome. We do not cut from auditions but do cast the show from them. We find a place for everyone to shine!!! If you wish to be in the cast, but prefer not to audition please email gwctofficial@gmail.com to join, All PreK- grade 8 children, as well as special needs children from the Greater Waterbury area are invited to participate, we are all all-inclusive Children’s Theatre. There is NO COST to join this production. We look forward to seeing all your talents. Please help us spread the word and share this post with family friends, or anyone you think might want to get involved.


Audition Dates:
Sunday April 7 2:00-8:00 P.M.
Tuesday April 9 6:00-9:00 P.M.
Callbacks (if needed) Tuesday April 9 8:00-9:00pm
For an audition please email gwctofficial@gmail.com
Location: Auditions will be held at Rotella Magnet School 440 Pierpont Rd. Waterbury CT 06705

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How to Prepare: Everyone auditioning will be asked to sing either a prepared song from the show or in a similar style. If you do not bring a prepared song, you will be asked to sing Happy Birthday. Even if you are not a singer - there are non-singing parts. Some actors may be asked to read from script - sides available at auditions.


Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals for leads will begin April 22 and will be Mondays and Tuesday from 6-9pm at Rotella Magnet School. Younger children will be added to the mix later through the rehearsal process
A preliminary rehearsal schedule will be provided at the first rehearsal.


GWCT does not discriminate based on race, creed, age, gender or ability/disability. Everyone is welcome!
For further information or questions please email: gwctofficial@gmail.com

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