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SUMMER SCHOOL
INFORMATION
PACK
MATILDA
SUMMER SCHOOL
2018
Thank you for your interest in Cambridge Theatre Company’s Matilda
Summer School.
Even if you have been in our shows before, we politely request that you read this
document very carefully.
In the spring of 2017 we auditioned nearly 200 young people for Les Misérables,
CTC’s Goodnight Mister Tom
School Edition, but we could not include everyone in the show. This year we are
keen to develop the talented younger generation and we will be launching our first
Summer School and focusing on highlights from the smash hit musical, Matilda.
We have been extremely lucky to secure a special license for us to perform a
revised version of the show. We are looking to secure 3 teams of young people
and each team will perform 2 shows each but these performances will be ticketed
for friends and families only.
We are now looking for a cast of enthusiastic, talented and committed young
people to take part in this special edition show.
Participants must be at least 8 and no older than 14 years of age on Monday 23
July 2018. Proof of ID may be requested. Unfortunately, we are unable to make any
exceptions to these age restrictions.
CTC’s Les Misérables School Edition
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THE INFORMATION PACK
This information pack is made up of the following documents:
Information Pack
Audition Form
The participants and their parents/guardians must read through the pack.
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OFFICIAL OVERVIEW
Matilda is the multi award-winning show,
inspired by the beloved book by the
SUMMER SCHOOL MATILDA
incomparable Roald Dahl. The Summer School Project aims to bring 3
CREATIVE
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary
teams of young people working together to TEAM
create our version of the show with performances
little girl with extraordinary powers. The Director
at the end of the second week. The friendships,
daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds Emily Starr
experiences and memories that are formed
refuge in library books, which she reads
during projects like these are wonderfully unique Choreographer
quickly, and in creating her own stories.
and last a lifetime. The project is the product of a David Mallabone
Things are no better at school, where
lot of hard work and time, and it is only through
Matilda must also face a tyrannical and cruel
the commitment of everyone involved that the Musical Director
headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes
final result is so spectacular. Paul Garner
in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum
est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” Produced by
She finds companionship in her teacher, Louis Ling
Miss Honey, who though well-intentioned, for Cambridge Theatre Company
is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows
she has to stand up against the adults in
her world and, in doing so, discovers her
own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery
teaches Miss Honey and her classmates
an important lesson -- that even though
life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna
change my story” so “sometimes you have
to be a little bit naughty.”
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DIRECTOR’S
VISION
Emily Starr, Director
What struck me when I first watched Matilda in the
West End was the sheer energy of the children. They
completely outshone the adults. During our workshops and
performances we will be exploring energy and exploring CTC’s Goodnight Mister Tom
games and exercises to make the most of energy. Matilda
is such a wonderful story, which explores imagination and
creativity something which young people have, in abundance.
We will be playing and unleashing creativity throughout the
two weeks working through song, dance and acting to create
our own exciting version of Matilda. Both adult and youth
characters will be played by 8-14 year olds so it’s a great
opportunity for the youngsters of Cambridge to show their
talents. The set will be relatively simple to allow the audience
to also use their imaginations but we will have a lot of fun,
learn lots of new skills and put on a memorable production
for Cambridge.
CTC’s Les Misérables School Edition
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THE AUDITION
The audition form at the end of this
pack must be completed. Please
PROCESS
bring this along to your audition
with a passport-sized photo of the
participant attached to it.
The auditions will take place on Sunday 22 April and Sunday 6 May 2018 at CSVPA HOW TO BOOK
Dance Studios, Sturton Street, Cambridge CB1 2QG (corner of New Street and Sturton
YOUR AUDITION
SLOT
Street). There is car parking at this venue.
All participants should arrive promptly in order to register and sign in. In the interests of
security, the doors will be locked at the start of the workshop when all participants have Please request your audition by email to
signed in. Anyone wishing to audition after this time will not be admitted. matilda@camtheatrecompany.co.uk with
your preferred workshop date/time, age
and MATILDA in the subject line of the
SUNDAY 22 APRIL SUNDAY 6 MAY email.
9am - Registration 9am - Registration
9.30-11am – Workshop 1 9.30-11am – Workshop 4 CLOTHING
10.30am - Registration 10.30am - Registration Participants will be required to wear
11am-12.30pm – Workshop 2 11am-12.30pm – Workshop 5 sensible clothing and footwear (soft-soled,
no heels). All participants will take part
12pm – Registration 12pm – Registration
in a physical warm up so please come in
12.30-2pm – Workshop 3 12.30-2pm – Workshop 6
comfortable, loose clothing. Please do
2.30-5pm – Recalls* 2.30-5pm – Recalls* not wear jewellery or anything that might
prohibit your movement or cause an injury
whilst dancing.
*If we request to see you for recalls on the day you have auditioned,
please ensure you have availability between 2.30-5pm. You will not be allowed to audition either
barefoot or in socks.
6HOW THE AUDITION DAY WORKS CHARACTERS
Once everyone is signed in we will introduce the members of the Production Team and
explain how the audition workshop will be run.
Participants do not need to prepare anything for the audition workshop. Participants will be
PRINCIPALS
taught a verse and chorus of a Matilda song, and they will be taught a short dance piece on Matilda Wormwood
the day. It’s important to highlight that we don’t just expect the ‘best’ singers, dancers and Mrs. Wormwood
actors; we like to recognise potential and work with individuals throughout the process. Mr. Harry Wormwood
Mrs. Phelps
We cannot predict a finishing time, but our aim is to have seen everyone by the end of each
Miss Jennifer Honey
session. After that we will ask selected individuals to come back for recalls on the day of
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
their audition from 2.30-5pm, so please ensure you will be available for this.
If you are asked to stay on you can wait in the waiting room until you have been seen or SUPPORTING
ROLES
leave the site but it’s your responsibility to be back on time, so please bring plenty to eat
and drink.
We would recommend bringing a mobile phone so that you can contact your parents for Michael Wormwood
lifts at the end of the audition. Bruce Bogtrotter
Lavender
Expect there to be a lot of waiting around, as we have many young people to see. Bring Amanda Thripp
quiet things to do to keep you occupied; CTC will not take any responsibility for personal Nigel
belongings that may get lost. Teacher/Doctor
Escapologist
Parents/guardians wishing to stay and wait for their children may wait in the waiting room.
Midwife/Older student/Acrobat
Once everyone is signed into the building and the auditions are underway the main doors
The Children: Eric, Alice, Hortensia,
will be locked. This is to enable us to keep the building secure whilst the auditions are going
Tommy, Reginald
on. Parents/guardians will not be allowed to watch the audition workshop.
All roles are subject to change
You must request your audition by email to matilda@camtheatrecompany.co.uk with your
preferred workshop date/time, age and MATILDA in the subject line of the email.
Please bring your completed audition contact form with attached passport style photo
with you on the day.
7REHEARSALS AND
PERFORMANCES
All rehearsals will be held in Cambridge. The rehearsal venues have not been confirmed yet. The performances will take place at The Great
Hall at The Leys School in August.
During the production week the times vary and are subject to change so do check below for the rough timing outline.
If participants are required to stay late for technical rehearsals or dress runs then their day will begin later to ensure that we adhere to child
performance regulations.
We ask parents to ensure their children are prepared with a packed lunch and water bottle so they can refill it during the course of the day.
REHEARSAL DATES PRODUCTION DATES
(Participants must be available for the entire run of project dates) Tuesday 31 July, 2-9pm – Technical Rehearsal
Monday 23 July, 5-8pm (or 9pm if principal role) Wednesday 1 August - Dress Rehearsal times TBC
Tuesday 24 July, 5-9pm Thursday 2 August, 4pm Performance (A) & 7pm Performance (B)
Wednesday 25 July, 10-5pm Friday 3 August, 4pm Performance (C) & 7pm Performance (A)
Thursday 26 July, 10-5pm Saturday 4 August, 4pm Performance (B) & 7pm Performance (C)
Friday 27 July, 10-5pm (A) (B) (C) equate to the 3 teams.
Saturday 28 July, 10-5pm Full commitment is expected throughout the rehearsal period.
Monday 30 July, 10-5pm The breakdown of the rehearsal schedule will be made available to
the selected cast members before the project begins.
8FEES
£165.00 per participant
NOTE TO PARENTS
If a family has more than one member in the project, each additional
We rely on good communication with parents to ensure that the
sibling will be charged at £145.00 per participant.
project runs smoothly, therefore please ensure that all the forms are
The fee does not include meals or transportation, which remain the filled out correctly. We will endeavour to email any information to
responsibility of the parent/guardian. you as well as your child to keep you informed of rehearsal times
and schedules. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you need
All fees must be paid by Sunday 24 June 2018. to discuss further any information regarding your child and their
If you decided to withdraw from the project then the participant’s involvement in Matilda.
fee is non refundable. Failure to pay by the deadline above will
result in the participant being excluded from the project. DECISIONS
SUBSIDISED PLACES You will be notified of the result of your audition by email no later
than Sunday 12 May 2018. The full cast list will be posted on the
There are a limited number of subsidised places on offer for those CTC website, once all the emails have gone out and the roles have
who genuinely cannot afford the fees. Please contact Louis Ling, been accepted. The decision of the production team is final and
office@camtheatrecompany.co.uk for an application form. You may correspondence regarding casting will not be entered into.
be asked to supply proof of earnings.
ENQUIRIES
COSTUMES AND PROPS We look forward to seeing you at auditions and please tell your
Although we are providing costumes and props, participants will be friends about this fantastic opportunity. It is going to be a wonderful
asked to provide some elements of school uniform that hopefully experience that we would love to share with you all.
can be found easily at home or from a charity shop etc. We will If you have any questions concerning the Young Company Project,
also create a props list and ask participants to ask family and please email matilda@camtheatrecompany.co.uk
friends to look in attics and garages for items that we can use in the
production.
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