Matilda - February 14 - February 16, 2025
Honesdale High School
DIRECTOR'S NOTES
Dear Friends of the Theater,
Welcome to our 66th Annual Theatrical Season at Honesdale High School's Performing Arts Center, with our Honesdale High School musical production of Matilda!
Matilda the Musical is a captivating stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved novel, featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly. The story follows Matilda Wormwood, a precocious and extraordinarily intelligent young girl with a love for books and a vivid imagination, as she overcomes neglectful parents and a tyrannical school headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.
With the help of her kind-hearted teacher, Miss Honey, and her remarkable telekinetic abilities, Matilda finds the courage to stand up for herself and her friends, proving that even the smallest person can make a big difference. Filled with wit, heart, and unforgettable songs, the musical celebrates resilience, individuality, and the transformative power of storytelling.
We are grateful for our board of directors, administrators, teachers, students, parents, production assistants, stage crew members, community, Friend of Honesdale Performing Arts Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the generous support of our Season Sponsorships. We hope that you will patronize these businesses in show of your support as they have supported the arts in our community!
The spirit of collaboration has always been a hallmark of Honesdale. We believe, with our board of directors, that the Wayne Highlands School District is proud of our success in the area of the three “A’s” Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Education is a lifelong endeavor. The arts provide opportunities to use valuable critical thinking skills and explore diverse perspectives. For over sixty-six years, Honesdale High School Performing Arts have helped define our community both on stage and off.
Thank you for your attendance and support at this performance. Now, sit back, relax, and get ready, as we bring the best of Broadway to you through our student musical productions. Patrons like you make our presentations possible when the lights go down and the curtain goes up.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Scott D. Miller
Executive Director
Honesdale Performing Arts Center
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