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MATILDA THE MUSICAL
UNDER THEIR SPELL
With a fabulous cast ranging in age
from 7 years to grown-up, an extraordinary
creative score, catchy tunes,
fantastic special effects, and awesome
choreography, Matilda the Musical
will entertain audiences of all ages
at Cultural Arts Playhouse (CAP) in
Syosset.
The role of the tiny yet ever-so-capable
Matilda Wormwood is shared
by three super talented girls: Goldie
Lynne Centamore, Claire Daly, and
Sophia Jarmel.
“Their innocence and sweetness, as
well as their talent shine through
and their ability to memorize such
massive material is amazing,” says
Bruce Grossman, CAP’s owner and
artistic director.
Based on the beloved Roald Dahl
classic, Matilda is the story of an
exceptional, seemingly enchanted
girl who at 5 years old has read hefty
titles as Crime and Punishment and
Jane Eyre, and even speaks Russian.
Rather than praise their daughter
and shower her with kisses of
pride, Matilda’s parents resent her
for not being a boy and are incredibly
cruel to her. Matilda attends
a private school with a monstrous
headmistress, Miss Trunchbull,
played by John DiGiorgio and Jerry
Callahan. Fortunately, Matilda and
her school friends meet kindness in
their teacher, Miss Honey, played by
Alyson Endlich and Samantha Eagle.
The children discover that “even if
you’re little, you can do a lot,” a message
that resonates well with CAP.
“Our theater is pretty profound
for its development and work with
kids,” Grossman says. “We give very
good training and bring them up in a
very positive fashion and help instill
confidence.”
CAP offers youth classes and productions,
as well as mainstage performances.
It makes it a mutually
enjoyable experience when child
and adult actors collaborate for a
mainstage production.
“The kids absolutely love working
with an adult cast — it makes them
feel like it’s Broadway,” he says.
“The adults are very appreciative
because they know it will enhance
the show to have really talented
kids in the appropriate roles.”
Matilda the Musical runs from Jan.
4 to Feb. 2 at Cultural Arts Playhouse,
Syosset, 170 Michael Drive. 516-694-
3330. culturalartsplayhouse.com
Tickets are $24-$38.
Editor’s note: Goldie Lynne Centamore
is Michelle's daughter.
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By MICHELLE GABRIELLE CENTAMORE
L. to R.: Goldie Lynne Centamore,
Sophia Jarmel, and Claire Daly
star in Matilda the Musical at the
Cultural Arts Playhouse.
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