Totally Trollwood Musical

Roald Dahl’s Matilda JR

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! 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 schoolteacher, 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 girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Show synopsis courtesy of Music Theatre International

ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com

Katie Damico
Totally Trollwood Musical Director

Katie Damico is super excited to be returning for another summer at Trollwood!  Katie just finished her 21st year of teaching and currently is the 7-8 choir director at Horizon East Middle School in Moorhead.  In addition to her full time teaching job, Katie also vocal directs the fall musical at Fargo North High School and is an assistant speech coach at Moorhead High School. During her many years working for Trollwood, she has vocal directed and taught for many of the programs, including winter academy, TTA, TA, Artspark and June Session vocal classes.  Katie lives in Moorhead with her husband Daniel, and two children, Isaiah (17) and Lily (14).

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Ayden Smith
Stage Manager

Ayden Smith is an actor and musician in Fargo. Growing up in Wahpeton, he moved to Fargo to attend NDSU for Vocal Music and Theatre. Ayden spends his time performing in a variety of productions around the area, writing songs, and singing karaoke. He is excited to return to Trollwood to teach classes in June and Stage Manage Matilda Jr. with The Totally Trollwood Musical.

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Kathy Hanson
Choreographer

Kathy Hanson grew up in Moorhead, MN where she discovered her love for the arts. Whether singing, dancing, writing or acting, she was privileged to learn from a community of extraordinary educators with vision and skills to match. From the early years at Trollwood and Red River Dance and Performing Company, under the direction of Kathy and Eddie Gasper, Kathy was immersed in studying and performing ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre and eventually became a soloist with RRD&PC. She went on to attend the University of Denver and graduated with a BSBA in Marketing, while continuing to study dance.

Over the last 20 years, Kathy and her husband have raised their two daughters, Audra and Eve, in Fargo,ND. She is co-founder of Wheelhouse Theatrical Productions (formerly Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead) and has performed extensively locally and regionally. As a choreographer/dance and theatre arts instructor, she has worked with FMCT, NDSU Theatre, Moorhead Community Ed, Fargo Public Schools, Theatre B, and Trollwood. “There is nothing like watching young artists grow and push boundaries in creativity; sharing a narrative through dance, music, art, poetry, etc., helps us understand our history, culture, lives, and the experiences of others. It can also help us understand our emotions and increase our self-awareness.  I am grateful for having the opportunity to be part of that process.” – Kathy Hanson

TOTALLY TROLLWOOD MUSICAL MATILDA JR. CAST 2024

Matilda Wormwood:   Zoey Petrick

Agatha Trunchbull:   Carter Schwarzrock

Miss Honey:   Becca Fiesel

Mr. Wormwood/Bid Kid (in Smell of Rebellion):   Breckin Frank

Mrs. Wormwood/Big Kid (in Smell of Rebellion):   Ally Korsmo

Michael Wormwood /Big Kid in (Smell of Rebellion):   Jack Stibbe

Mrs. Phelps:   Violet Smith

The Escapologist:   Natalie Slocomb

Acrobat:   Lydia Wangen

Rudolpho:   Esther Brown

Cook:   Everett McGoldrick

Mechanic/Secondary:   Mariah Circle

Sergei:   Bowie Cofer

Russian Henchman 1:   Grayson Opdahl

Russian Henchman 2:   Alex Canning Worley

Primaries / Party Kids

Bruce Bogtrotter:   Kerigan Hillman

Lavender:   Micayla Christensen

Nigel:   Noah Tehven

Eric:   Alena Kill

Amanda Tripp:   Cora Proulx

Alice:   Aspen Armstrong

Tommy:   Beatrix Iversen

Hortensia:   Gabi Soliman

Matildas Classmates / Miracle Kids (3):

Natalie Ellingson, Sophie Benson, Zoey Kadrmas

Prefects / Miracle Parents

Big Kid 1 / Miracle Parent:   Samara Casares Juelke

Big Kid 2 / Miracle Parent:   Matilda Young

Big Kid 3 / Miracle Parent:   Hannah Wood

Big Kids / Miracle Parents:

Stella Horner, Laynie Kainz, Ella Langseth, Nora Griffeath, Cora Roberg, Libbie Schutt, Lily Olson, Esther Brown

Secondaries / Miracle Kids

Hadley England, Ivy Wallin, Amelia Pikalek, Olivia Stoffel, Ayla Moen, Brylee Allen, Jordan Quick, Lavinia Borgen, Vita Johnson, Natalie Simmons, Abby Heaton, Evelyn Orcutt, Mariah Circle, Katelyn Melzer, Lydia Wangen, Emma Ouradnik

Adult Ensemble/Miracle Parents

Leah Tareski, Karmah Zehe, Nicolette Parmer, Kapri Albertson, Alee Quick, Ursula Shumaker-Nowacki, Brynn Broers, Grayson Opdahl, Alex Canning Worley, Everett McGoldrick, Bowie Cofer

Thank you all for your sharing your incredible talents with us at auditions! We are looking forward to seeing you Monday at 8:30am at North High.  Dress in comfy clothes, bring shoes to dance in, a pencil, a water bottle, snacks, and lunch.  We’ll see you there!!

TOTALLY TROLLWOOD MUSICAL

The Totally Trollwood Musical offers cross-curricular arts education and training to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students (all grades refer to 2023-2024 school year).  It also provides valuable performance experience and unique, differentiated instruction tailored to the needs of every student.  The multiple curricular areas and applicable standards and benchmarks are listed below.  Not all standards and benchmarks are addressed in every opportunity, but a significant number of standards and benchmarks within multiple disciplines are represented.

MUSIC

Standard 1: Singing
Students sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

6-8.1.1. Sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large groups.
6-8.1.2. Sing with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal literature.
6-8.1.3. Sing music representing diverse genres and cultures.
6-8.1.4. Sing music written in two and three parts.

Standard 2: Instrumental Performance
Students perform on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

*This standard is not applicable in Totally Trollwood Musical.

Standard 3: Improvisation
Students improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

*This standard is not applicable in Totally Trollwood Musical.

Standard 4: Composition
Students compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

*This standard is not applicable in Totally Trollwood Musical.

Standard 5: Reading Music
Students read and notate music.

6-8.5.1. Read complex rhythms in simple and compound meters.
6-8.5.2. Sight-read simple melodies in both the treble and bass clefs.
6-8.5.3. Know standard notation symbols.

Standard 6: Listening
Students listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6-8.6.1. Understand appropriate terminology to describe specific music events.

Standard 7: Evaluating Music
Students evaluate music and music performances.

6-8.7.1. Know how to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of music and music performances.
6-8.7.2. Know how to apply specific criteria when offering constructive suggestions for improving the performance of self and others.

Standard 8: Music and Other Disciplines
Students understand the relationship between music, the other arts, and other disciplines.

6-8.8.1. Know how relationships expressed through music can be expressed differently through other art forms.
6-8.8.2. Know how principles and concepts of other disciplines are related to those of music.

Standard 9: Music, History, and Culture
Students understand music in relation to history and culture.

6-8.9.3. Know the functions of music, the roles of musicians, and the conditions of performance in several cultures of the world.

DRAMA

Standard 2: Acting
Students will engage in fundamental acting skills.

6-8.2.1.Know resource elements that help to create character motivations.
6-8.2.2. Develop a character’s behavior through a combination of movement, vocal pitch, and tone.
6-8.2.3. Interact in an ensemble.

Standard 3: Production
Students use fundamental production skills.

6-8.3.1. Know the technical elements of a scene or play.
6-8.3.2. Know publicity and house management duties.

Standard 4: Cultural Context of Drama
Students will understand the drama’s role in cultural and human experiences.

6-8.4.1. Know the historical, social, and cultural factors that influence theatre.
6-8.4.2. Know aspects of dramatic genres from a variety of cultures.

Standard 5: Consumer of Theatre
Students will understand how to be knowledgeable consumers of theatre.

6-8.5.1. Use appropriate audience behaviors.
6-8.5.2. Prepare for selected theatrical events.
6-8.5.3. Use knowledge of production elements to respond to a theatrical event.

Standard 6: Drama and Human Development
Students understand the role of theatre in human development.

6-8.6.1. Use drama to develop creative thinking skills.
6-8.6.2. Use drama to develop critical thinking skills.
6-8.6.3. Use drama to develop social skills.

Standard 7: Drama and Other Disciplines
Students understand the connections between drama and other disciplines.

6-8.7.1. Know the relationship of the other fine arts to drama.
6-8.7.2. Know how concepts expressed through drama can be expressed differently through other art disciplines.
6-8.7.3. Know the relationship of other disciplines outside of the arts to drama.

DANCE

Standard 1: Movement Skills
Students understand the role of movement elements and skills in dance.

6-8.1.1. Understand the characteristics of various dance movements and the underlying principles common to all movement.
6-8.1.2. Know basic dance steps, body positions, and spatial patterns for dances from various styles or traditions.
6-8.1.3. Understand the process of transferring a spatial pattern from the visual to the kinesthetic.
6-8.1.4. Understand the process of transferring a rhythmic pattern from auditory to kinesthetic.
6-8.1.5. Know a range of dynamics/movement qualities.
6-8.1.6. Use kinesthetic awareness, concentration, and focus in performing movement skills.
6-8.1.7. Use dance vocabulary to describe the action and movement elements in a dance.

Standard 2: Choreography
Students understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

6-8.2.1. Understand the relationship of principles of creative design to dance.
6-8.2.2. Understand the significance of the processes of reordering and chance.
6-8.2.3. Understand the importance of dance structures or forms.
6-8.2.4. Understand the importance of working cooperatively in a small group during the choreographic process.
6-8.2.5. Know partner dance skills.
6-8.2.6. Know performance etiquette and stage terms.

Standard 3: Dance and Meaning
Students understand dance as a way to create and communicate meaning.

6-8.3.1. Understand the difference between pantomiming and miming.
6-8.3.2. Understand how different accompaniments can affect the meaning of dance.
6-8.3.3. Communicate feelings, ideas, and needs through dance.

Standard 4: Dance and Thinking Skills
Students apply critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

6-8.4.1. Solve movement problems.
6-8.4.2. Know the critical elements that contribute to a dance in terms of space, time, and force.
6-8.4.3. Know the possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance.

Standard 5: Dance, History, and Culture
Students understand the historical development of dance and its relationship to various cultures.

6-8.5.4. Know the appropriate audience response to dance performances.

Standard 7: Dance and Other Disciplines
Students understand the difference between dance and other disciplines.

6-8.7.1. Know how various dance concepts and principles relate to other disciplines.
6-8.7.2. Know the aesthetic impact of performance.