ACTORS CONSERVATORY THEATRE
 

Character Breakdown:

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Matilda Wormwood

An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

 

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.

 

Miss Honey

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

 

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

 

Mrs. Wormwood

Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother. (She aspires to be an amateur ballroom dancer!)

 

Michael Wormwood

Matilda's older brother. He is not very smart, but favored by their parents.

 

Bruce

Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.

 

Lavender

Matilda's classmate and friend.

 

Mrs. Phelps

The kindly librarian. 

 

The Escapologist

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

 

The Acrobat

Another character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who also comes to life in their imagination. 

 

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. 

 

Doctor

Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. 

 

Children’s Entertainer

A party entertainer at the start of the show.

 

Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Hortensia, Tommy

Matilda's schoolmates

 

Ensemble

Cook, Henchmen, Classmates, and Parents