St. Clair College students present Matilda the Musical

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Matilda, the spirited young girl with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, comes to life on stage as St. Clair College music theatre students present Matilda the Musical at the Chrysler Theatre.

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The stage production, based on the children’s book Matilda by British author Roald Dahl, tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a precocious child with an uncaring mother and father.

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Matilda attends a school run by the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull. When she develops telekinetic powers, she discovers her own strength and dares to change her destiny.

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“This exciting performance celebrates courage, imagination, and the power of standing up for what’s right,” said Kristyn Wiklanski, music theatre performance program coordinator.

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“From the hilarious antics of Matilda’s parents to the larger-than-life presence of the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, the production showcases the exceptional training and artistry of emerging performers.”

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Thirty students sing, act and dance their way through the production.

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“I am truly impressed and inspired not only by the hard work and talents of these amazing young performers but by the honesty, vulnerability and authenticity they have all poured into telling the beautiful story of Matilda,” said director Jeni Walls.

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“A young girl who like so many of us — especially us theatre kids — come to learn the value of chosen family, embracing what makes us different and of course, the magic within.”

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The show opens Friday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m., at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts Chrysler Theatre.

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Performances continue April 11 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m.

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