Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
BPA's holiday hit, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is SOLD OUT. For day-of-show returns, please arrive at BPA an hour before curtain, and check in with the Box Office. You must be in the lobby to add your name to the list. If tickets become available they will be allocated first come, first served. Thank you for your understanding.
This magical story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny is based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book.
Photos courtesy of Alfonso Barrera, Adam Othman, and Derek Villanueva
Credits
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, www.MTIShows.com.
Creative Team
Directed by Ken Michels
Ken’s BPA directing credits include Peter and the Starcatcher, Big Fish, Mary Poppins, The Full Monty, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Shrek, Avenue Q, and Monty Python’s Spamalot.
Associate Direction by Adam Othman
Adam has always called the Northwest home, receiving his degree in theatre performance from Seattle University and working as an actor, director and teacher throughout the area. Recent directing credits include Peter and the Starcatcher and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at the Driftwood Players, and Tarzan at the Kitsap Forest Theater. Adam has 30 years’ experience as an acting teacher and currently leads the theatre and filmmaking programs at Seattle Preparatory School. He is excited to bring his creative and “naughty” behavior to the artistic team at BPA.
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY JOSH ANDERSON
Josh Anderson is thrilled to return to BPA for this production. Formerly the Resident Music Director for BPA, past credits include Shrek, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Side By Side, Hair and many others for BPA, as well as work with Seattle Musical Theater, Second Story Rep, Tacoma Musical Playhouse just to name a few. As an educator, Anderson spent ten years teaching musical theatre and voice from Olympia to Everett for a variety of theater and educational organizations, in addition to running a private vocal practice in Seattle. Recently back from Minnesota where he composed a new song cycle (Lilith) for Red Eye Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Josh splits his time between commercial fishing and musical theatre.
Choreography by Heather Dawson
Heather received her dance training in the preparatory divisions of Cornish and Pacific Northwest Ballet. After a 10-year hiatus, during which she was involved in cheerleading and gymnastics, she joined Arc Dance Company for one season. Heather founded the dance program at Seattle Preparatory High School, which focuses on musical theater. She continues to indulge her passion for dance by choreographing for a number of local theaters. Heather has choreographed BPA’s Return to the Forbidden Planet, Big Fish, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, and BPA Theatre School’s Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. and Seussical, and she was also seen dancing in The Drowsy Chaperone.
Cast
MATILDA – Olivia Juarez
AGATHA TRUNCHBULL – Justin Wayne Lynn
MISS HONEY – Molly Hall
MR. WORMWOOD – Jason Gingold
MRS. WORMWOOD – Kayla Teel
MICHAEL WORMWOOD – Sadie Gingold
MRS. PHELPS – Elizabeth Dangelo
BRUCE – Olivia Opalski
LAVENDER – Evelyn Cantwell
AMANDA – Willow Erdman
NIGEL – Charlie Philips
ERIC – Hugo Gustafson
ALICE – Alexandria Douthart
JEMMA – Sophia Marchinek
PIPPA – Olive Watson
BEATRIX – Dolly Courtway
THE DOCTOR – Ryan P O’Donnell
RUDOLPHO / THE COOK – Matt Bergonzine
THE ESCAPEOLOGIST – James Sgambati
THE ACROBAT – Stefanie Van Rafelghem
SERGEI – Robert Craighead
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER – Michelle Abad
THE NURSE – Anna Vizzare
MUM – Maddy Garfunkel
MUM – Amanda Stevenson
Media Sponsor
KCTS 9 – Public Television
Tickets
Adults - $29.00 USD
Discounted - $24.00 USD
First Saturday "Teen" Tickets: $5 per youth
Performances
December 6 – 22, 2019