PERFORMED:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Friday, October 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. After Dewey is kicked out of his band, and threatened with eviction, his fortunes take a turn for the better when he intercepts a phone call meant for his flatmate, Ned Schneebly. He quickly decides to make a bit of cash and pose as Ned to take up a supply teaching post at Horace Green, a prestigious prep school. He is horrified to discover that his straight-laced and straight-A students haven’t a clue about rock and roll, and he makes it his mission to educate them. Dewey realizes they are a talented bunch and he decides to mold them into a rock band and enter the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition. However, he needs to do all of this away from the prying eyes of the school’s principal, Rosalie Mullins. Along the way, Dewey finds romance, self-worth, a proper job, and, most importantly, he teaches the children and their parents the beauty of rock!
This show was made possible by the support of our community sponsors:
Pricedex Software, Brockville, Long & McQuade, Ignite Printing, All You Need Music, Big Brothers Big Sisters Brockville, & 1000 Islands Toyota.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.com
The Brockville Operatic Society is a Registered Not For Profit Charity: 119217420 RR 0001 | Site design and upkeep: Andrew Filion | Hosted by Ignite Printing
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Adults:
Mr. Wormwood
Mrs. Wormwood
Trunchbull
Ms. Honey
Mrs. Phelps,
Doctor
Escapologist
Acrobat
Rudolpho
Sergei
Clown
Ensemble Adults: (over 14y)
8 (Parents 6, Henchmen 3, Cook, Mechanic, Loud Judges3)+ Loud Dancers – Miracle Nurses
Younger Kids/Matilda’s class (ideally up to 140 cm (4’10”)):
Lavender
Bruce
Eric
Tommy,
Nigel
Amanda
Alice
Hortensia
Older Kids (over 5’) x 9
Matilda:
Girl under 140cm (ideally 9-11 years)