Show Dates
May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
at the Della Herman Theatre
Matilda Work Bee – April 6
Please join us for a Matilda workbee on Saturday, April 6, starting at 9am. Please wear paint clothes, and bring an extra brush if you have one! We have LOTS to get done, so the more the merrier. Contact Tara Corneau for more information tcorneau@bvcs.ca
Important Info for Parents of Elementary Students in Matilda
This post is intended for parents of elementary students who are in Matilda. Thank you so much for allowing your child to participate in the musical this year. It has been an absolute joy working with elementary students and we are excited by all of the work they've...
Upcoming Rehearsal and Musical Details
This information is for high school students only. Thank you so much for allowing your child(ren) to participate in Matilda this year! Thus far, we have learned all of the songs, practiced every scene, and have at least started choreography for most of the numbers in...
Matilda Work Bee – March 2
Please come out for a Matilda workbee from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, March 2 at the school. We are looking for people who can build, sew, and/or paint. For those of you interested in sewing, it can be done at school or at home. If you are available to help, please...
Get Tickets
Tickets are available now! Buy your tickets ($20 each) at the BVCS office or Mills Interior Stationery.
Musical Theatre: A Community Endeavor
“Every single life, every new life is a miracle.” – from Matilda, the musical
Why Matilda?
At BVCS we have an opportunity to explore the world of theatre through singing, dancing, acting, creating sets, working with new technologies and lights, costuming, etc. Through participation in the musical, students, staff, and other volunteers get a unique opportunity to build relationships that extend beyond the classroom.
Matilda, the musical is adapted from Roald Dahl’s novel of the same name. The story follows Matilda, aged 5, who suffers from the unfortunate truth that her parents don’t care much about her. And when she goes to school, she discovers that the principal, Miss Trunchbull, blatantly disdains and disregards the children as well. However, Miss Honey is a kind and generous teacher who loves the children deeply, cares for their well-being, and wants to educate them properly. Eventually, after being inspired by Matilda’s daring, the children are able to escape the tyranny of the Trunchbull, finding justice at long last.
This story is a reflection of our world in which darkness and evil are represented by oppressive, selfish, and unfeeling adults, while beauty and hope are represented by wonderful adults who set examples of what it means to love unconditionally. Ultimately, Matilda is about the power of justice and hope. From it we can learn to stand with the disenfranchised, that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and that hope can be found even in the darkest of places.
Matilda is an expression of our mission statement: that we teach students to appreciate (the arts), understand and evaluate the world (that there is darkness, and hope will overcome it) as they grow in faith and knowledge, so that they can bring the healing power of Christ to all areas of life.
Community Connections
It takes an army of people to put together a show of this scope. Therefore, it is our hope that as many people from our school community can be involved as possible. We are looking for people to sew costumes, source and gather props, build and paint sets, advertise and sell tickets, help with hair and makeup, etc. If you are interested in being a part of this show, please click the button below.