Matilda the Musical

the 80th annual dolphin show at northwestern university

january 20-28, 2023

music and lyrics by Tim Minchin

book by Dennis Kelly

directed by Lucy Harrington

produced by Arella Flur, Daniel Maton, and Rachel Schmaier

stage managed by Via Greene

choreographed by Kristen Waagner

music directed by Kevin Park

set design by Grace Kulas

lighting design by Haley Groth

costume design by Annalise Biesterfeld

sound design by Hayley Chisholm and Daniel McGrath

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality.

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The Dolphin Show is America's Largest Student-Produced Musical, with a team of over one hundred students working annually to produce a show for the 1000+ seats in Cahn Auditorium. Matilda the Musical incorporated circus elements including aerial silks and lyra. In creating choreography for this piece, I prioritized energetic, athletic movement that was accessible enough to allow the cast to access their inner revolting children.