Emmett Community Playhouse, a local nonprofit that offers several live theater shows each year, will present “Matilda the Musical” at the Emmett Middle School stage from June 19-22.

The play is inspired by the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. With a book by Dennis Kelly and a musical by Tim Minchin, Matilda follows a young girl whose intelligence, bravery and kindness helps her achieve her dream of a better life.

Auditions for the summer production were held in March at the Gem County Senior Center Ballroom for the Gem County based Playhouse and brought a record-breaking turn-out.

The turnout allowed the casting team to fill all roles and double cast several characters, which organizers say will bring variation and creativity to each of the four performances.

Director Zoe Bolden is ta

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