Klein Theatre: Sensory-Friendly Performance
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Klein Theatre
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, is the current production at Klein Theatre in Fredericksburg, Va.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
Matilda is a little girl who is very smart and has special, magical powers. Her mean parents do not love her, but when she goes to school, she meets her school teacher, Miss Honey, and finds a friend. However, the headmistress of Matilda’s school, Miss Trunchbull, does not like children and loves to punish those who do not follow the rules. Matilda decides to be brave and try to save the school from Truchbull’s bullying.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
The musical will feature many adult actors who are playing children. Some actors are playing adults and children. The story is told with dancing, singing, and music. A band will be playing music that you will hear in the theatre and the actors will sing along to.
The Stage
The set is things that are on the stage that help to tell where the story takes place. Actors and other helpers that work backstage (run crew) will move pieces of the set during the show as the story setting changes. Some of the places the story takes place are Matilda’s home, the school, Miss Honey’s home, and the library.
Sound and Lighting
Matilda The Musical may seem loud sometimes as the actors sing and the musicians play. The show will also have bright lights on the stage. I can bring headphones, wear earplugs, or sunglasses during the show. I can also exit and re-enter the theatre any time I need to.
Magic and Special Effects
Matilda The Musical has moments of magic and special effects. These moments happen with special tools that the actors and run crew use to tell the story. Some of these scenes involve fighting and violence. None of the actors get hurt in real life.
History
Matilda the Musical is based on a novel written in 1988 by Roald Dahl, a famous children’s author. There was also a movie that was not a musical made in 1996. Another movie came out on Netflix in 2022 that is a lot like the musical I am about to see.