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FHS to present ‘Matilda’ musical at Little Theatre next week

Posted 12/29/21

Fayette’s streets will be filled with the smell of rebellion when Fayette High School presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical JR” on January 7 and 8.

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FHS to present ‘Matilda’ musical at Little Theatre next week

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Fayette’s streets will be filled with the smell of rebellion when Fayette High School presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical JR” on January 7 and 8.

Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Dahl, and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, “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.

Matilda, played by Hayden Sage, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents, played by Jillian Flaspohler and Jayden Johnson, 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, played by Gracie Doolin, a kind teacher, and the two form a wonderful friendship. Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, played by Wesley Miner, 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?

“One of my favorite moments early on in the show is when Matilda sings, ‘Even if you are little you can do a lot’. It’s such a powerful reminder for each of us, tall and small, to take ownership in how we can create our reality,” said Drew Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International. “Through the process of putting on this musical, these students are doing just that: they are joining together and working hard to create this extraordinary event for their community. We think they deserve a standing ovation for all their work,” he added.

The show first opened on the West End in 2011 and made its Broadway premiere in 2013. The musical earned seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, and five Tony awards, including Best Book of a Musical.

“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.

The FHS production of the musical will be held at the Central Methodist University Little Theatre, and is directed by Vanessa Miner. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students, and $3 for kids aged 10 and under. Tickets are available at all Fayette area banks.

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