MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Character Breakdown
CHARACTER CHARACTER INFO
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
Gender: Female
Age: Elementary
Vocal Range: A3-D5
The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school
who despises children.

Gender: Male (to play Female)

Age: 30-50
Vocal Range: A2-G4
Miss Honey Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of
living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Gender: Female
Age: 22-40
Vocal Range: F3-D5
Mr. Wormwood Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy
used-car salesman.

Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: D3-A4
Mrs. Wormwood Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and
an amateur ballroom dancer.

Gender: Female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: A3-F5
Michael Wormwood Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright
and favored by their parents.

Gender: Male
Age: 10-16
Vocal Range: C4-E5
Lavender Matilda’s classmate and friend.

Gender: Female
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Bruce Matilda’s classmate and lover of chocolate
cake.

Gender: Male
Age: Elementary-Early MS
Mrs. Phelps A nice librarian.

Gender: Female
Age: 25-45
The Escapologist A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs.
Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Likely cast as a track role.

Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: C3-E4
The Acrobat A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs.
Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.

Gender: Female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: D4-A4
Rudolpho Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
Likely cast as a track role.

Gender: Male
Age: 20-45
Vocal Range: D#3-A4
Doctor Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into
Labor with Matilda. Likely cast as a track role.

Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: C3-A4
Children’s Entertainer A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Likely cast as a track role.

Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: F#3-Eb4
School Ensemble (Elementary): Amanda, Matilda’s classmates, all unique and quirky in
Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy their own way.

Gender: Male & Female

Age: Elementary-Early MS
Teen Ensemble (MS/HS): Older Students, Matilda’s classmates, and other characters
Parents (?), Henchman/Henchwoman, Cook within the musical. The Teen Ensemble will be a
very active ensemble.

Gender: Male & Female

 Age: Middle & High School
ROLES BY AGE
YOUTH ROLES ADULT ROLES
Matilda Miss Agatha Trunchbull
Michael Wormwood Miss Honey
Lavender Mr. Wormwood
Bruce Mrs. Wormwood
Amanda Mrs. Phelps
Nigel The Escapologist
Eric The Acrobat
Alice Rudolpho/Doctor/Entertainer
Hortensia
Tommy
(Other Elementary Students)
Teen Ensemble (10)