It takes a lot more than a stellar cast to make the magic of performing arts come to life on stage. Through countless hours of planning, designing, building, restructuring, scoping, re-scoping, starting from scratch, and taking things to the next level, a production is born at the hands of an entire community of individuals working behind the scenes. The Lyric Volunteers!
As we kick off the new year with our Matilda The Musical cast and crew, we want to invite our friends, family, and audience to take a moment to get to know the production team behind the Matilda magic.
Ian Ferris
Artistic Director
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Bruce
Favorite show of all time?
Phantom of the Opera
Favorite subject/class in grade school?
Photography
What do you want to be when you grow up?
An Astronaut
Anything else the audience should know before coming to see Matilda
this spring at Flynn Mainstage?
Tim Minchin wrote the Music and Lyrics. He is hilarious and if you’re not
familiar with his work you should be.
Rob Parzych
Production Supervisor
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Rudolpho
Favorite show of all time?
To watch: Dear Evan Hansen. As a cast member: Hairspray & Grease
What do you want to be when you grow up?
The highest paid street sweeper in every Broadway show.
You’re the newest crayon color in the box. What is your name?
50 Shades of Beige
Anything else the audience should know before coming to see Matilda
this spring at Flynn Mainstage?
My hope is that audiences come prepared to suspend their own reality for a few
hours. And to experience the magic and wonder of a heartwarming story, lovingly
brought to them by their friends and neighbors.
Nate Venet
Music Director
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Matilda
Favorite show of all time?
Into the Woods
Favorite subject/class in grade school?
All of it. Really. Maybe science? Reading?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A philosopher
What are you most looking forward to in the next 3 months of preparing for show week?
Mixing the material from the score and the talent and dedication of the cast and turning it into magic.
Kim Nowlan Hathaway
Choreographer
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Lavender- even if you aren’t a genius with telekinetic powers, you can find your own small way of rebelling.
Favorite children’s book?
The Ramona series and Anne of Green Gables series
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I’m 40 and I’m still figuring that out.
You’re the newest crayon color in the box. What is your name?
Salsa red!
What are you most looking forward to in the next 3 months of preparing
for show week?
Drilling everyone to perfection!
Freda Tutt
Stage Manager
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Lavender
Favorite subject/class in grade school?
Drama
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Now?….. Retired! When I as a kid – a Broadway Stage Manager
You’re the newest crayon color in the box. What is your name?
Dreams Come Blue
Anything else the audience should know before coming to see Matilda
this spring at Flynn Mainstage?
There will always be Trunchbulls in the world, but they rarely win.
Andy Whitaker
Assistant Stage Manager
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Bruce Bogtrotter
Favorite children’s book?
James and the Giant Peach
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A princess
You’re the newest crayon color in the box. What is your name?
Rainbow Magic
What are you most looking forward to in the next 3 months of preparing
for show week?
Seeing the cast grow and develop their characters
Jane Burchard
Assistant Choreographer
Which Matilda character do you identify with most?
Matilda when she decides to be “a little bit naughty”
Favorite children’s book?
There are so many!! But I did really enjoy The Dark is Rising series by Susan
Cooper.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Is it too late to be an astrophysicist? 😊
You’re the newest crayon color in the box. What is your name?
Starry Night Periwinkle Glitter
Anything else the audience should know before coming to see Matilda
this spring at Flynn Mainstage?
Magic is coming!
Sadie Jones
Assistant Music Director
Favorite show of all time?
Mamma Mia!
Favorite children’s book?
Roald Dahl’s The Witches
Favorite subject/class in grade school?
Music
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A music teacher!
What are you most looking forward to in the next 3 months of preparing for show week?
Being able to see the show progress from the earliest stages to opening night at the Flynn! Since this is my first time on the other side of the curtain, I’m so excited to be able to watch the show from the house.
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