The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
Roald Dahl's
Matilda the Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Directed by Kristina Saldaña
Assistant Directed by Ruth Luna
Vocal Directed by Kelsey Morrow
Choreographed by Nick Ono
February 27, 28, March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 @ 7:30pm
March 1 & 8 @ 2pm
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Starring: Casey Abdool, Reyna Abdool, Lily Andrade, Cain Bean, Sophia Bertram, Matthew Brown, Liz Bomar, Aria Cohu, Ke'ilani Colter, Makaio Colter, Emma Cramer, Elliot Davis, Stella Destefani, Isaiah Flores, Isla Friedman, Julie Gaines, Gabriel Gordon, Evangeline Heber, Elizabeth Heckathorn, Axel Hernandez, Konstantina Kiuftis, Leah Larson, Gianna Milazzo, Alex Mitts, Lizzie Mitts, Nick Ono, Everett Orozco, Kayleigh Peaker, Joseph Raner, Amy Ressler, Dave Rock, Ryan Sagun, Ellie Sivesind, Ryanne Smith, and Avry Walker
Tickets are $25 General Admission, $20 Seniors and Students. VIP TABLES are $75 and include a front row table for 2 guests, two slices of Bruce’s Chocolate Fudge Cake, a Matilda-themed VIP gift, and fresh-popped popcorn.
Featuring Two Child Casts!
CAST A : Isla Friedman, Makaio Colter, Ke'ilani Colter, Cain Bean, Emma Cramer, Gianna Milazzo, Elliot Davis, Avry Walker, and Evangeline Heber
CAST B: Stella Destefani, Gabriel Gordon, Aria Cohu, Casey Abdool, Konstantina Kiuftis, Everett Orozco, Leah Larson, Reyna Abdool, and Lizzie Mitts
Cast A will perform on February 28 and March 5, 7, 8, & 13
Cast B will perform on February 27 and March 1, 6, 12, & 14
Date & Time
Mar 6 - 14, 2026
Venue Details
The Empty Space
5417 Woodmere DriveBakersfield, California 93313
