Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. at CCBC Essex, July 7 – 16
Jun 08, 2023 | by Lisa Harlow | 443.840.4668 (office) | 443.610.3246 (cell)
The Court Jesters Young People’s Theatre takes the stage at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre, in residence at CCBC Essex, to perform Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR., July 7 - 16. All performances will be held in the Administration Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard.Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to 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.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR., book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt, Matilda JR. features McKenzie Nace as Matilda, Colton Roberts as Bruce, Gracie Roberts as Lavender, Clover Wellons as Miss Trunchbull and Miranda Cockey as Miss Honey, as well as a full ensemble of local children ages 5-18.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. performance schedule:
July 7, 14 at 7 p.m.
July 8, 9, 15, 16 at 1 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and available at the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) or online at ccbctickets.com.
For more information, visit www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit or the arts blog.
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Since 1957, CCBC has opened the doors to accessible, affordable, high-quality education empowering generations of area residents to transform their lives and the lives of others. Each year, nearly 50,000 students enroll at the college’s main campuses, extension centers and online to make their starts, earn degrees, launch and build careers. CCBC offers the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs that prepare students for transfer, job entry and career advancement in such industries as business, education, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, construction, and transportation. Designated as the “Best Community College” among the Maryland Daily Record’s 2022 Reader Rankings, CCBC is also nationally recognized as a leader in innovative learning strategies and among the nation’s top associate degree producers.
