Stanford, January 25 – Olympia will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Olympia Middle School in Stanford presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. Based on the beloved book Matilda by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. tells the 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.
Olympia Middle School presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. on February 1 at 4:00 PM; February 2 at 7:00 PM; and February 3 at 7:00 PM, at Olympia High School. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. For more information: call Wendy Wade at Olympia Middle School (309) 375-5941. Those who attend just may receive the biggest hug in the world, one that even might hug all of the air out of them. Matilda (Mira Kistner), a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents (Cloey Johnson and David Warman) who find her to be a nuisance, a lousy little worm, and a bore. When Matilda enters her first term at school, she captures the attention of Miss Honey (Alexis Durham), a kind teacher, and the two form a wonderful friendship. Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull (Angela Barger), who hates children and delivers cruel and unjust punishments to all her charges. Matilda is determined to change her story, but will her cleverness and courage be enough to withstand the reign of Miss Trunchbull?
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684, mtishows.com.
Contact: Wendy Wade, Olympia Middle School
Wendy.wade@olympia.org (309) 379-5941