{"id":2238,"date":"2024-04-12T16:39:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T16:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/?p=2238"},"modified":"2024-04-12T16:40:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T16:40:34","slug":"mustangs-players-present-matilda-the-musical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/mustangs-players-present-matilda-the-musical\/","title":{"rendered":"Mustangs Players Present Matilda: The Musical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mustang Players Present <em>Matilda: The Musical<br \/>\n<\/em>Story by Riley Kindler &#8217;24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brick Memorial High School is proud of the new production of <em>Matilda<\/em>, presented by the talented Brick Memorial Mustang Players. This musical adaptation, based on Roald Dahl&#8217;s beloved book, brings to life the story of Matilda, a remarkably intelligent young girl, and her journey through challenges and triumphs.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2241 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2IWsAAqYLA-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2IWsAAqYLA-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2IWsAAqYLA-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2IWsAAqYLA.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Directed by Ms. Jessica O&#8217;Brien, celebrating her 20th production at Brick Memorial High School, with Mr. Mark McGill joining for the first time as Musical Director, and Dr. Mike Fitzgerald as Technical Director, the show promises to be a showcase of the students&#8217; exceptional talents. Featuring multiple lively dance numbers, comedic moments, and touching solos,\u00a0<em>Matilda<\/em> is the Mustang Players&#8217; second musical and third production of the year, following the successful performances of <em>Mean Girls<\/em> and <em>Women of Lockerbie.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2240 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2GWYAAWbMq-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2GWYAAWbMq-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2GWYAAWbMq-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/GK7Up2GWYAAWbMq.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cast includes Ava Hansen in the titular role, Kye Moraghan as Miss Honey, and Jakub Kriso as the formidable Miss Trunchbull. The production will run from this weekend through April 14, with shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 6:00 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The excitement for <em>Matilda<\/em> has already begun, with 500 students getting a preview during Thursday&#8217;s fourth block, where they were captivated by the outstanding performances, as well as a packed opening night of cheering fans!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to witness the incredible talent of Brick Memorial High School&#8217;s Mustang Players. Go see\u00a0<em>Matilda<\/em>!\u00a0 Tickets can be purchased at the door!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/30ccJ0fIzUWkZiB9Xy4aFv?si=XMg_rDwcR1SWWQ2rUzq9ig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For the episode of &#8220;Straight from the Mustang&#8217;s Mouth: the BMHS Podcast&#8221; featuring the three stars of the production, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mustang Players Present Matilda: The Musical Story by Riley Kindler &#8217;24 Brick Memorial High School is proud of the new production of Matilda, presented by the talented Brick Memorial Mustang Players. 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