FHU Theatre is set to present Matilda, The Musical, in November, in association with Chester County Youth Theater. Opening night is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 10, with other showings at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12, all at Loyd Auditorium on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University.
The casting for this play was announced this week, and is as follows:
Matilda Wormwood to be played by Haley Hixson; Miss Agatha Trunchbull – Jack Joiner; Miss Honey – Shayli Studer; Mr. Wormwood – Trenton Sweeney; Mrs. Wormwood – Grace Sykes; Michael Wormwood – Eli Cadle; Mrs. Phelps – Kaylee Sexson; The Escapologist – Jordan Deck; The Acrobat – Dailey Reitmair; Rudolpho – Sir Nate Cass; Doctor – Ashlyn Chandler; Children’s Entertainer – Hudson Lewis; Sergei – TBD;
Little Kids: Bruce – Elijah Hardin; Lavender – Hope Rininger; Amanda – Allie Grace Kopp; Nigel – Brody Hysmith; Eric – Cole Jordan; Alice – Cyan Nichols; Hortensia – Madelyn McPeake; Tommy – Caleb Rogers;
Big Kids: Amelia Barr, Anna Jewell Clayton; Anslee Hulen; Ashlyn Chandler; Hannah Robinson; Hannah Sherwin; Jack Terry; Jonah Smith; Kayley Wadlington; Landon Rydl; Lydia Smith; Maci Cagle; MacKenzie Wilson; Sadie Childers; Taylor Gorrell;
Other Ensemble: Hudson Lewis; Grace Beadle; Kaitlyn Thompson (Big Kid Alternative); Lydia Hamilton;
Little Kid Alternatives: Brooklyn Judd; Isaac Dalton; Olivia DeFilippo; Tylon Hill.
Tickets will be available at fhutickets.com. Cost for FHU students is $5.
