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October 6, 2023

October 15, 2023

SYNOPSIS

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

CO-PRODUCERS

Executive

Cassidy Orthodontics 

Envista Credit Union

ITC Great Plains

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Susan & Darrell Schmitz 

Associate

Afflora Financial Life Planning

Cindy “Mamma Poppy” Hermes

Ken Doll Photography

Pediatric Associates of Topeka

Vaughn Pediatric Dentistry 

WestSide Stamp & Awards

MEDIA SPONSORS

KMAJ Majic 107.7 – A Cumulus Station, WIBW, and WIBW.com

AUDITIONS

Monday, August 14, 2023 (6:00 – 9:00 PM)

TICKET DATES

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – PHONE LINES OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

SHOW TIMES

Production Dates

Friday, October 6 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 7 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 8 – 2:00 PM Matinee

Friday, October 13 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 14 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 15 – 2:00 PM Matinee

Production Staff & Cast

STAFF

Cassie Hermes – Director

Kenzie Phillips – Music Director

Kristin Ross – Choreographer

Leo Edmonds-Light Board Operator
Reah Widman-Spot Light Operator
Carmen Verthein -Spot Light Operator
Brianna Wright-Projection Operator
Lauren Byrnes-Sound Board Operator
 
Backstage/Shift Crew:
SR: Kylie Kirk
Lucy Platz
Gretchen Johnston
Giovana Braun
 
SL: Gen Martinez
Jonas Lonergan
Adria Faunce
Sophia Prue
Ava Everett

CAST

Matilda’s Grade Kids:
Eric – Harrison Snethen
Tommy – Eden Watkins
Amanda – Caroline McFarland
Bruce – Kallan Schoenfeldt
Lavender – Mallory Kobuszewski
Alice – Aria Lillo-Nasser
Hortensia – Charlotte Jackson
Nigel – Adelyn Tanner
Matilda – Delaney Sachs
Kids Ensemble: Hadley Buschbom*, Maya Cabrilo*, Harper Doll, Elise Hash, Stella Nixon, Carolyn Rohleder, Lily Smith*, Lily Jo Smith*,
Tennessee Swedlund
 
Adults and Older Kids:
Mr. Wormwood – Koby Kirk
Mrs. Wormwood – Tillie McIlvain
Michael – Logan Hortenstine
Mrs. Phelps – Kaci Hodgson
Escapologist – Miller Reid
Acrobat – Aiyanna Graham
Cook/Older Kid – Anna Rosenow
Miss Honey – Anna Goering
Agatha Trunchbull – Addie Resch
Mechanic/ Kids Ensemble – Mariner Svaty
Rudolpho/Older Kid – Austin Casebeer
Sergei/Older Kid – Pearl Platz
Older Kid 1 – Max McKibben
Older Kid 2 – Brooklyn Rupp
Older Kid 3 – Annabelle McFarland
Older Kid Ensemble – Corrinne Fullmer*
 
*Denotes TCT Debut