J Second Stage: Matilda JR. – performed by middle school students

About the show:
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.

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 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!

This production features many talented middle school performers from our community in two separate casts:

• Cast A will perform: Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 PM
• Cast B will perform: Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 7 at 5:30 PM

Running time: An hour and a half, including a 15-minute intermission.