The 2026-2027 Abingdon High School production is "Matilda" by Roald Dahl! Mrs. Baxter announced the musical on Thursday, September 3rd during third period. "Matilda" tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a highly intelligent five-year-old girl whose parents are neglectful and dismissive of her abilities. From a very young age, Matilda teaches herself to read and develops a love for books, quickly surpassing the reading level of her peers and even adults. Her father, a dishonest used-car salesman, and her mother, who is obsessed with television and bingo, fail to recognize her talents, prompting Matilda to play clever pranks on them in retaliation. The cast of "Matilda" includes Matilda Wormwood, Miss Trunchbull, Miss Honey, Mr. Wormwood, Mrs. Wormwood, Michael Wormwood, Mrs. Phelps, Bruce, Lavender, Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Etc.
If you have any questions on audition dates and other things, please speak to Mrs. Baxter, room 143 for additional information