You remember (or at least have heard of) the 1996 movie, Matilda, right? If not, maybe you instead read the novel by Roald Dahl about Matilda, a brilliant young girl who is neglected and abused by her parents but discovers she has extraordinary powers. It’s a story about resilience and bravery — and represents the triumph of good over evil and the importance of standing up for what is right, even when facing overwhelming odds.
Ben & I went to see the play, Matilda, last night in Indy.
In the story, Zinnia Wormwood, Matilda’s mean mother, is neglectful and uncaring, prioritizing money and television over her daughter’s education. Mr. Wormwood is just as bad… they’re rotten parents by any standards.
Colette was a fabulous Mrs. Wormwood!
“A girl should think about making herself look attractive so she can get a good husband later on. Looks are more important than books.” — Mrs. Wormwood
The story explores themes of injustice, rebellion, and the power of kindness and compassion. The fact that the theater was packed with proud parents and others wanting to experience the play was even more inspiring. It was an extremely well-done production and it was obvious how much time and practice had been put in by everyone involved. There were some AMAZING little performers.
It was opening night!
Just like opening night on Broadway, many of the performers were given flowers after curtain call. Unlike Broadway performances, Coco’s small rose bouquet was delivered in a clear, Starbucks cup. 🙂
Even those kids without major parts had a learning experience they’ll remember for a lifetime.
Now you know: Roald Dahl, a wartime fighter ace, only wrote his books in pencil on yellow colored paper from a little hut in his garden. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.