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6th-12th Grade Performance Information Packet:
Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Welcome to our new fall/winter season! We have learned so much from being back onsite for a full year. We are
forever grateful for our amazing community who support us at every turn as we continue creating new ways to
provide fun, educational, and exciting theater experiences for our young actors. This year, we are embracing a new
timeline in response to the knowledge we have gained over the years as well as valuable input from our performance
families. We can’t wait to share this with you and are looking forward to the opportunities and flexibility that this
*new* season will bring!
Wolf PAC views performances as one part of our educational programming, ensuring that by working their way
towards a polished, finished product, our young performers are learning valuable theatrical skills that are also
important life skills, including:
ensemble-building, line memorization, character development, script analysis, choreography, singing
strategies and best practices, communication, beats, intentions, goals, motivations, collaboration,
self-confidence, and time management.
Please read this packet thoroughly for new and specific information regarding our upcoming
performances and the audition process. You can find information about:
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical……………………………pages 2-4
Urinetown the Musical…………………………………………….pages 5-7
The Art of Auditioning workshop…………………………page 7
Audition Information……………………………………………..pages 7-8
Audition Material…………………………………………………..pages 9-11
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SUN CAST MOON CAST
Directed & Choreographed by: Mallory Rieger Directed & Choreographed by: Sammi Kuhl
Music Direction by: Nic Ecker Music Direction by: Mike Macri
Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Rehearsals: Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm
SYNOPSIS: Matilda is a little girl with a big imagination. Her life at home is far from easy and her school days are just
as tricky as she finds herself often within the clutches of the evil headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. She connects with
her schoolteacher, the kind Miss Honey, but Matilda has to dig deep within her own mind to find a way to escape her
own troubles. Through her astonishing wit and clever ruses, she works with her classmates to bring a sense of
childhood and joy back to their lives! This story is a reminder that we can do hard things and that our minds are
magical, powerful places.
ABOUT THE PROCESS: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical will have two casts (Sun Cast & Moon Cast) of
approximately 30 performers each. There are entirely separate directing teams and rehearsal times to provide a
unique, individualized, ensemble experience for this fall musical.
**All rehearsals and performances will take place in Wolf PAC’s Black Box Theatre, 1240 Montrose Ave. Bryn
Mawr, PA 19010. The process begins on September 19th with performances January 26th-29th.
WEEKLY REHEARSALS
SUN CAST: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30PM (beginning Monday, September 19th)
MOON CAST: Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-8:30PM (beginning Wednesday, September 21st)
There will be no rehearsal Sept. 26th, Oct. 5th, Oct. 31st, Nov. 23rd, or Jan. 16th. Wolf PAC is closed for winter break
Dec. 24-Jan. 2nd.
Your director will reach out regarding any additional rehearsals that may occur.
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SUN CAST MANDATORY DATES:
TECH & DRESS REHEARSAL
Wednesday, January 18th from 5-9PM
Friday, January 20th from 5-9PM
Sunday, January 22nd from 1-5PM*
(*staged photos from 11:30-12:30PM; call TBD)
Tuesday, January 24th from 5-9PM (Dress Rehearsal)
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
Thursday, January 26th at 7PM (5:30PM call time)
Saturday, January 28th at 11AM & 3PM (10:00AM call time)
MOON CAST MANDATORY DATES:
TECH & DRESS REHEARSAL
Thursday, January 19th from 5-9PM
Saturday, January 21st from 1-5PM
(*staged photos from 11:30-12:30PM; call TBD)
Monday, January 23rd from 5-9PM
Wednesday, January 25th from 5-9PM (Dress Rehearsal)
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
Friday, January 27th at 7PM (5:30PM call time)
Sunday, January 29th at 11AM & 3PM (10:00AM call time)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All characters will be portrayed by performers in grades 6-12 with gender-flexible casting. We reserve the right
to change and update roles throughout the rehearsal process.
MATILDA: clever, resilient and wise beyond her years, with a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
AGATHA TRUNCHBULL: the tyrannical headmistress who despises children
MISS HONEY: Matilda’s kind-hearted teacher, who leads with love and understanding
MR. WORMWOOD: Matilda’s father; a slimy, greedy used-car salesman
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MRS. WORMWOOD: Matilda’s mother; a self-absorbed, boisterous amateur ballroom dancer
MICHAEL WORMWOOD: Matilda’s brother; the undeserving favorite of the parents, a true Wormwood as he
represents what Matilda most definitely is not.
BRUCE: a classmate; Miss Trunchbull’s favorite to pick on
LAVENDER: a good friend of Matilda; a big personality, a child who likes to have fun
MRS. PHELPS: the librarian who Matilda confides in; loves hearing all about her imaginative tales
THE ESCAPOLOGIST: a character in one of Matilda’s stories that comes to life
THE ACROBAT: a character in one of Matilda’s stories that comes to life
RUDOLPHO: Mrs. Wormwood’s over the top ballroom dance partner
DOCTOR: a hopeful and optimistic doctor
SERGEI: a Russian mob boss ready to teach Mr. Wormwood a lesson
3 HENCHMEN: Sergei’s mobsters; each with their own unique personalities
PARENTS: Parents of the KIDS; they each believe their child is the most special person
COOK: School cook; loyal to Miss Trunchbull, impassionate
PARTY ENTERTAINER: employed by parents to entertain the spoiled children, overwhelmed and annoyed
KIDS: Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy: Students in Miss Honey’s class who navigate school alongside
Matilda
BIG KIDS: Ben, Ryan, Tamika, Taylor: older students at Crunchem Hall Academy who teach the new kids about the
school and Miss Trunchbull’s rules.
REGISTER FOR YOUR AUDITION HERE!
4Directed and choreographed by: Janine Merolla
Music Direction by: Jack Denman
Assistant Director/Choreographer: Julianna Babb
SYNOPSIS: In the not-so-distant future, a water shortage and terrible drought has led to a government-wide ban on
private toilets. The giant corporation Urine Good Company owns the only brand of public toilets which can be
used…for a fee, of course. Those who disobey the laws will be sent to the secretive “Urinetown.” After all these
years, tired of the injustice, our brave hero Bobby Strong and his rebellious crew lead a revolt, fighting for the
freedom to pee for free. This quirky, comedic show satirizes musical theatre while delivering a heartfelt message to
its audience.
ABOUT THE PROCESS: Urinetown the Musical will have one cast of approximately 30 performers to provide a
collaborative, ensemble experience for this fall musical.
**All rehearsals and performances will take place in Wolf PAC’s Black Box Theatre, 1240 Montrose Ave. Bryn
Mawr, PA 19010. The process begins on September 20th with performances February 9th-11th.
WEEKLY REHEARSALS
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM
There will be no rehearsal Oct. 4th or Nov. 24th. Wolf PAC is closed for winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 2nd.
Your director will reach out regarding any additional rehearsals that may occur.
MANDATORY DATES:
TECH & DRESS REHEARSAL
Thursday, February 2nd from 5-9PM
Saturday, February 4th from 1-5PM
Sunday, February 5th from 1-5PM*
(*staged photos from 11:30-12:30PM; call TBD)
Monday, February 6th from 5-9PM
5Tuesday, February 7th from 5-9PM (Dress Rehearsal)
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
Thursday, February 9th at 7PM (5:30PM call time)
Friday, February 10th at 7PM (5:30PM call time)
Saturday, February 11th at 2PM (12:30PM call time)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All characters will be portrayed by performers in grades 6-12 with gender-flexible casting. We reserve the right
to change and update roles throughout the casting process.
Officer Lockstock: A corrupt police officer and the brash, authoritative narrator of our story
Officer Barrel: Lockstock’s partner, aggressive and thuggish
Officer Fiddle: a sneaky cop, eager to cause trouble
Officer Bull: a little slow to understand the “inner workings” of the justice system in our story
Officer Flatfoot: the nicest officer on the force, could be your best friend for a price
Little Sally: precocious, awfully capable and bright, tells the story along with Officer Lockstock
Bobby Strong: an eager young custodian at the poorest filthiest urinal in town; looking for a brighter tomorrow
Penelope Pennywise: the tough, jaded warden at the poorest, filthiest urinal in town
Joseph “Old Man” Strong: Bobby’s father, stuck in his ways
Josephine “Old Ma” Strong: Bobby’s mother, a firecracker
Hot Blades Harry: dangerous, unpredictable, raucous, Becky’s partner-in-crime
Soupy Sue: affectionate, sweet, easily terrified
Tiny Tom: awkward, easily amused, sweet youth
Little Becky Two-Shoes: feisty, abrasive and Harry’s partner-in-crime
Robby the Stockfish: keeps to themselves, no one knows why they’re nicknamed “the Stockfish”
Billy Boy Bill: swayed easily by the loudest voice, quickest to jump into the fray
Renegade Rose: has figured out quickly that no good deed goes unpunished and does their own thing
Desi the Dukes: more brawn than brains, devoted to the cause
Caldwell B. Cladwell: the president and owner of Urine Good Co., the tycoon to defeat
Hope Cladwell: new in town, the daughter of Caldwell, a tongue-in-cheek ingenue
Mr. McQueen: Cladwell’s right-hand, works hard for not much recognition
Senator Fipp: a public servant, increasingly regrets joining forces with Cladwell
6Mrs. Millennium: a UGC executive, believes in UGC with all her heart and soul
Dr. Billeaux: head of research, for better or for worse
Agnes Algae: marine specialist on staff, part of Dr. Billeaux’s research team
Gia Metric: lead mathematician at UGC, part of Dr. Billeaux’s research team
The Secretary: a valued UGC employee, but do they value UGC?
REGISTER FOR YOUR AUDITION HERE!
Strengthen your audition skills in THE ART OF AUDITIONING WORKSHOP! Click the image below
for details and to register:
Continue reading for information about Auditions and Callbacks!
Auditions and Callbacks
All actors must audition in order to participate in our 6th-12th grade productions. Actors will audition for the
Directors of both productions at the same time, and they will determine the proper place for each of you!
We have created enough roles for all who wish to audition. However, if a performer’s schedule or other
extenuating circumstances limit their availability, we will reach out to have a conversation about if placement is
possible in the fall/winter productions. We are happy and willing to work with conflicts as long as we know about
them in advance! If a number of new conflicts arise once casting has occurred, the Director reserves the right to
adjust roles as needed.
7Audition Details
Auditions will be held at Wolf Performing Arts Center on Monday, September 12th & Tuesday, September 13th
from 6:30-9:00pm.
Audition time slots are an hour long; each performer will sing individually for the Directors and then will learn a
dance with a small group.
NOTE: Since there is no formal monologue at the initial audition, it is really important that we see acting choices in
the performance of your song.
Callback Details
Dance call backs will be held on Thursday, September 15th from 5:00-6:00PM.
Acting & singing callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 15th from 6:15-9:00pm and Saturday, September
17th from 11-1PM, if needed.
If you are needed for a callback, we will notify you via email during the day on Wednesday, September 14th. Not
every actor will be needed at callbacks. However, this does not mean you have not been cast in a production. It
simply means we saw everything we needed to at the first auditions!
Casting and Rehearsal Information
Casting at Wolf PAC is based on three main criteria: talent, commitment, and availability. Once the production staff
has had the chance to assess the criteria for every actor who auditions, we will assign roles based on what is the
best fit for the actor and the overall production.
*Take a peek at our performance philosophy for more information about auditions & casting here.*
Cast lists will be sent out via email no later than Sunday, September 18th.
Please keep in mind that Wolf PAC offers classes and private lessons throughout the year. Regardless of casting, we
encourage you to register for these, thus strengthening your skills as a performer.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRIVATE LESSONS.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLASSES.
8Audition Material
For your auditions for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical and Urinetown the Musical, choose and prepare one of the
vocal selections from the options below. A few noteworthy hints and helpful ideas:
● When choosing audition material, pick the one that most excites you and shows off the best of your
performance abilities. All song choices are suited for any gender. Casting in general will be gender
flexible!
● Remember, you will audition for all directors at the same time. You may be asked to sing an additional
song at your preliminary audition, so please make sure you have listened to all of the options at least
once.
● Since there is no monologue to prepare for your initial audition, infusing acting into your song choice is
crucial. Decide what the song means, who the character is, etc. and add some personality to the song.
● You may be asked to make some changes/adjustments to your song after you perform it once. It means
the Directors are excited to see what else you can do since you are already stellar!
Song Options:
All songs (vocal tracks AND sheet music) can be found in a Google Drive Folder by clicking here!
From Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical:
Naughty
Just because you find that life’s not fair
It doesn’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it
If you always take it on the chin and wear it
You might as well be saying you think that it’s OK
And that’s not right. And if it’s not right.
You have to put it right!
But, nobody else is gonna put it right for you,
Nobody but me is gonna change my story
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty!
Loud
What you know matters less
Than the volume with which you don’t knows expressed
Content has never been less important, so… you have to be…
Loud!
Girl you gotta learn to stand up and stick out from the crowd
A little less flat, a lot more heel!
A little less fact, a lot more feel!
A little less brains, a lot more hair!
A little less head, a lot more derriere!
9This Little Girl
But this little girl, this miracle,
She seems not to know that she’s special at all.
And what sort of teacher, would I be.
If I let this little girl fall. I can see this little girl needs
Somebody strong to fight by her side!
Instead she’s found me, pathetic little me
And another door closes, and Jenny’s outside!
The Hammer
As I stepped up to the circle, did I change my plan?
As I chalked up my palms, did I wave my hands?
As I started my spin did I look at the view?
Did I drift off and dream for a minute or two?
Do you think I faltered or amended my rotation?
Do you think I altered my intended elevation?
As the hammer took off, did I change my grunt
from the grunt I had practiced for many a month?
Not a jot! Not a dot did I stray from the plot.
Not a detail of my throw was adjusted or forgotten
Not even when the hammer left my hands
and sailed high up, up above the stands
Did I let myself go? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
From Urinetown the Musical:
Tell Her I Love Her
Tell her I love her,
Tell her I’ll always be with her,
And I will see her in a better place, where hope is always new
Ours was a short time,
Ours was a love that never bloomed,
Yet in that love there lives a brand new hope that’s calling out to you.
Urinetown
Better hope your pennies add up to the fee.
We can’t have you peeing for free.
If you do, we’ll catch you.
We, we never fail,
And we never bother with jail.
You’ll get Urinetown,
10Off you’ll go to Urinetown!
Away with you to Urinetown!
You won’t need bail.
What Is Urinetown?
What is Urinetown?
Urinetown’s the end!
Swift and brutal punishment, no need now to pretend!
The trap door’s sprung and then you’re hung and when they cut you down,
They’ll box you up and ship you out and call it Urinetown!
They’ll box you up and ship you out and call it Urinetown, town, town town, town!
It’s A Privilege to Pee
You think you’ve got some kind of right!
You think you’ll come in here and go for free!
Only thing you’ll get is no for free!
I’m a bus’ness gal, you see!
I sell the privilege to pee!
The good Lord made us so we’d piss each day, until we piss away!
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