Overview
High Note: D5
Low Note: A4
Analysis
Mrs. Wormwood is Matilda’s flamboyant, self-centered mother, obsessed with ballroom dancing, fashion, and appearances. She neglects her daughter almost entirely, failing to understand her brilliance and preferring her dim-witted son, Michael. To Mrs. Wormwood, life is a
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Editor Picks & Commentary
Zinnia Wormwood is shallow, self-absorbed, and blissfully indifferent to her daughter’s brilliance. In an audition, lean into her narcissism and misplaced confidence—she believes glamour and dance trump intelligence every time. Her comedy lies in her refusal to engage with reality, even when it’s right in front of her.
Vocally, Zinnia often contrasts over-the-top enthusiasm with startling emotional emptiness. She is performative rather than sincere, treating life like a dance competition she
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