Matilda the Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Department of Theatre acknowledges the land we are on in Tennessee is the original homeland of the Cherokee, Yuchi, Shawnee, and Chickasaw tribal nations. We honor these indigenous people, their heritage, culture, and legacy.
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
I’ve wanted to direct Matilda for several years, and I’m thrilled to finally have had the opportunity. I’ve always been drawn to this classic story of a young girl whose courage and brilliant mind shine brightly, even in a world that often feels dark. Though Matilda faces neglect and loneliness, the power of books nourishes her heart and imagination. Along the way, friendship, education, and the faith of a compassionate teacher help her discover her own extraordinary strength. I can’t wait for you to see how her story unfolds onstage.
This musical truly has it all: big dance numbers, colorful characters, heartfelt moments, and themes that resonate deeply. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we’ve loved bringing it to life.
This production is dedicated to all the brave souls who, like Matilda, have overcome hardship to make the world a brighter place. It is also for the educators who fiercely believe in their students, and for the students who, in turn, continue to teach us.
Beki Baker, M.F.A.
CAST
Matilda Wormwood: Makenzie Cogswell
Mr. Wormwood: James Wier
Mrs. Wormwood: Callie Jean Tysdal
Michael Wormwood/Ensemble: Jonah Smith
Miss Trunchbull: Isabella Wickham
Miss Honey: Anna Jones
Lavender: Jaidyn Smart
Alice: Megan Ammons
Erica: Berkley Landreth
Bruce/Rudolpho u/s: Dawson Wise
Amanda/Matilda u/s: Alyssa Freeze
Nigel/Mr. Wormwood u/s: Kaden Vinson-Kinney
Hortensia/Mrs. Wormwood u/s: Elly Kate Smith
Tommi/Acrobat u/s: Izzy DeCesare
Big Kid/Mrs. Phelps: Allie Andres
Big Kid/Rudolpho: Jackson Thomas-Clark Martin
Big Kid/Escapologist: Haden Lindsey
Big Kid/Acrobat: Mackenzie Gregory
Big Kid/Doctor: Sh’Ahr Blackburn
Big Kid/Swing: Ella Haganman
Big Kid/Miss Phelps u/s: Maya Mezgel
Big Kid/Miss Trunchbull u/s: Sophie Simmons
Big Kid/Doctor u/s: Jude Williams
Sergei/Cook/Ensemble: Bowen Sellars
Ensemble: Lawson Karber
Ensemble/Miss Honey u/s: Kayla Dunn
Ensemble/Swing: Sarah Blair
Ensemble/Michael u/s/Swing: Gunnar Cowden
Swing/Lavender u/s: Anna Claire Slonecker
Swing/Escapologist u/s: Ranger McElhatten
Swing: Kyra Crosby
Swing: Reese Hollingsworth
Swing: Haven Hutchison
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Producer: Beki Baker
Assistant Director: Sarah Cooper*
Choreographer: Kari Smith
Music Director: Christopher Bailey
Assistant Music Director: Lawson Karber*
Production Manager/Scenic Designer: Andy Bleiler
Technical Director: Hendrick Shelton
Costume Designer: June Kingsbury
Asst. Costume Designer: Phoebe Countryman*
Hair/Wig Designer: Jonah Smith*
Lighting Designer: Coleton Wood
Sound Designer: Jacob Allen
Playback Engineer: Ella Martinez*
Dialect Coach: Nat McIntyre
Stage Manager/Props Master: Maegan Kirkland*
Assistant Stage Managers: Justin Littrell*, Lin Lescalleet*, Bryson Hewell*
Dance Captains: Mackenzie Gregory*, Jaidyn Smith*
Dance Assistants: Haden Lindsey*, Jackson Thomas-Clark Martin*
*denotes student
SONG ORDER
Act I
Miracle
Naughty
School Song
Pathetic
The Hammer
Chokey Chant
Loud
This Little Girl
Bruce
Intermission
All I Know
Act II
All I Know
When I Grow Up
The Smell of Rebellion
Quiet
My House
Revolting Children
Bows
STUDENT RUN CREW
Stage Crew: Lily Wozniak, Hayden Swaim, Briley Walker, Bryona Browner, Genesis Lindsey, Riley Wing
Wardrobe: Roma Lee Veal (crew head), Luna Range, Avery Doherty, Sara Kovich
Light Board Operator: Hayley-Kate Nelms
Spot Operators: Erin Eames, Emily Chamberlain
A3: Erin Crandall, Mia Wright, Sara Kovich
STUDENT PRODUCTION CREW
Costumes: Allie Andres, Ella Haganman, Elly Kate Smith, Emma Spillman, Lawson Karber, Megan Ammons, Battle Loyd, James Wier, Jonah Smith, Kaden Kinney, Knoelle Antley, Reagan Sanders, Sophie Simmons, Katarina Kell, Luna Range, Madison Hickey, Roma Lee Veal, Sophia Hassevoort, Lin Lescaleet, Jaidyn Smart, Arianna Miller
Set Foreman: Phoebe Countryman, Jackson Thomas-Clark Martin, Sophie Simmons, Sarah Blair
Set: Megan Ammons, Sarah Blair, Bryona Browner, Makenzie Cogswell, Kyra Crosby, Izzy DeCesare, Alyssa Freeze, Kenses Garabito, Mackenzie Gregory, Bryson Hewell, Abigail Hill, Haven Hutchison, Anna Jones, Kaden Kinney, Sara Kovich, Berkley Landreth, Genesis Lindsey, Battle Loyd, Ella Martinez, Ranger McElhattan, Baleigh Mckeehan, Hayley-Kate Nelms, Claire Pals, Bowen Sellers, Hayden Swaim, Briley Walker, Nylah Watts, Jude Williams, Riley Wing, Dawson Wise, Lily Wozniak
Props Foreman: Maegan Kirkland, Megan Ammons, Kat Kell, Heidi Thomas
Lighting Foremen: Justin Littrell, Nylah, Watts
Lighting: Knoelle Antley, Darrah Bhambhani, Emily Chamberlain, Avery Doherty, Tiger Dulaney, Kayla Dunn, Erin Eames, Reese Hollingsworth, Mia Wright, Gunnar Cowden, Erin Crandall, Justin Littrell, Jackson Martin, Maya Mezgel, Kaelyn Rozgony, Anna Claire Slonecker, Jaidyn Smart, Jonah Smith, Isabella Wickham
LICENSING RIGHTS
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
SPECIAL THANKS
Traci Ledford and Belmont University Theatre, Nashville Repertory Theatre, Moss Lighting, Musea inc., Chris Markgraf, Froggy's Fog LLC/SMPLY Brands, Nashville Children’s Theatre, Lipscomb University-Events Management, Entertainment Technical Services and Service Operations, Sherwin Williams, Walker Lumber, Nashville Plywood
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
Lipscomb University Theatre Department is currently the only university theatre program in Tennessee that is recognized as an educational theatre member of the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA). We have both faculty and students who serve as “Green Captains”, who help our department stay aware of ways we can reduce our carbon footprint, our consumption of energy, and the amount of waste we produce.
This production of Matilda has been created with a mindfulness toward our environmental impacts and carbon footprint. Approximately 80% of the set you see on stage has been created from recycled or repurposed scenery pieces, which have been on stage in many other productions. All of the lumber and other building materials used for the set are sourced from certified sustainably harvested mills. The paints used are water-based, low or zero VOC, and almost all of the set will be recycled after the last performance to be used on future productions. The costumes as well, have been created from a mix of borrowed, reused and redesigned garments, and other pieces are made from fabrics that come from our stocks. All the costume pieces will be saved after the show for future use. The lighting we employ is over 70% LED or low wattage fixtures, greatly reducing the energy needed to light the show as compared to conventional lighting fixtures. In rehearsals, every effort is made to avoid single use plastics, plastic water bottles, and other waste generating items. To learn more about BGA please visit their website at: https://www.broadwaygreen.com