Youth Theatre Carson City's production of 'Matilda, The Musical, Jr.' opens this weekend
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming live production of "Matilda: The Musical, Jr.," playing eight performances weekends July 22-31, 2022 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning, Matilda The Musical is a captivating masterpiece 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, the highly loveable Miss Honey.
Over the course of her first term a school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also 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 thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be her classmates’ saving grace!
Matilda features the talents of over 65 local youth grades K-12, both onstage and off. Leading the cast are Poppy Hebb, 8, and Aven McColl, 11, as Matilda; Camilla Beckwith, 18, and Parker Schmid, 15, as Miss Agatha Trunchbull; and Neo Harness, 16, and Lilliahna McColl, 15, as Miss Honey. Also featured are Anuhea Azevedo and Hannah Walker as Mrs. Wormwood, Emma Cavner as Mr. Wormwood, and a host of colorful characters bringing Roald Dahl’s magical world to life.
“I am so proud of all the hard work our cast and crew have put into bringing this show to life,” commented Andie Wilkerson, Artistic Director of Youth Theatre Carson City and Staging Director/Choreographer of Matilda, Jr. “Each and every cast member shines on the stage, and I cannot wait to share their incredible performances with our audiences.
Performances of Matilda: The Musical, Jr. will run July 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7pm and July 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 2pm in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street in Carson City, NV.
Tickets are $15 General Admission, $12 Students and Seniors. For tickets and information visit our website www.youththeatrecarsoncity.com.
Youth Theatre Carson City is a National award-winning youth theatre program located in Carson City, Nevada, serving students and families from all over Northern Nevada. We provide a safe, inclusive environment for local youth of all ages and their families to learn and grow through quality theatrical experiences. Youth Theatre Carson City strives to be a model for excellence in theatre with an emphasis on quality theatre education and exceptional family entertainment.
Youth Theatre Carson City is a Nevada Nonprofit Organization and operates in association with the Carson City Department of Recreation and the Bob Boldrick Theatre.