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Presents Matilda Jr.

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. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Free Audition Workshop

DateGradesTimeFeeLocationRegister
November 12, 2025Grades 1-55:00 – 6:00 p.m.FREEPoage Arts & Recreation CenterCall 217-421-6648
November 12, 2025Grades 6-126:30 – 7:30 p.m.FREEPoage Arts & Recreation CenterCall 217-421-6648
Registration begins September 22

Auditions

DateGradesTimeFeeLocationSchedule Audition
November 14, 2025Grades 1-124 – 7 p.m.$245 ($230 w/ resident discount)Poage Arts & Recreation CenterCall 217-421-6648
November 15, 2025Grades 1-1210 a.m. – 2 p.m.$245 ($230 w/ resident discount)Poage Arts & Recreation CenterCall 217-421-6648
November 16, 2025Call Backs1 – 4 p.m.Call BacksPoage Arts & Recreation CenterCall Backs
15% Sibling Discount. Note: Fee includes costume, script, and show shirt. Shoes are not supplied. Audition registration begins September 22. Rehearsals begin January 16, 2026.

Performances

DateTimeFeeLocationPurchase Tickets
March 20, 20267:30 p.m.$10 advance
$15 at the door
Kirkland Fine Arts CenterPurchase Tickets Here
March 21, 20262:00 p.m.$10 advance
$15 at the door
Kirkland Fine Arts CenterPurchase Tickets Here
March 21, 20267:00 p.m.$10 advance
$15 at the door
Kirkland Fine Arts CenterPurchase Tickets Here
March 22, 20262:00 p.m.$10 advance
$15 at the door
Kirkland Fine Arts CenterPurchase Tickets Here
Parent tickets available February 8. Public tickets available starting February 9. Advance ticket sales end March 19 at 12 p.m.