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Session 4 – Matilda JR

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for 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!

DATES

August 17 – 21 and August 24 – 28

REHEARSAL LOCATION

Random Farms Studio
1 Zeiss Drive
Thornwood, NY 10594

PERFORMANCE LOCATION

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown St.
Peekskill, NY 10566

GRADES

Entering grades 3-9 in fall 2026.
*If you are a parent of an incoming second-grader who has participated in previous Random Farms programming, and you are interested in registering for a summer workshop, please email hello@randomfarms.com.

SENIOR DIRECTOR

TBA

SCHEDULE

Group A

  • August 17 – 21,  August 24 – 26: 9:00am-3:00pm (Thornwood Studio)
    Notes: Role placement will take place on the first day. See an example daily schedule here.
  • August 27 – Dress Rehearsal: 9:00am-12:00pm (Paramount Hudson Valley Theater)
  • August 28 – Final Rehearsal: 9:00am / Performance: 11:15am (Paramount Hudson Valley Theater)

Group B

  • August 17 – 21, August 24 – 26: 9:00am-3:00pm (Thornwood Studio)
    Notes: Role placement will take place on the first day. See an example daily schedule here.
  • August 27 – Dress Rehearsal: 1:30pm-4:30pm (Paramount Hudson Valley Theater)
  • August 28 – Final Rehearsal: 1:45pm / Performance: 4:00pm (Paramount Hudson Valley Theater)

PARTICIPATION POLICY

Please do not register if you have any conflicts. Absences and/or “shadowing” (making up a missed rehearsal) are not permitted during two-week intensives. If your child misses a rehearsal (due to illness or otherwise), continuation in the program will be at the discretion of the Director. Performers who are late to a full run-through or dress rehearsal, for whatever reason, even for illness, are not permitted to perform in the show. Be sure to read our Standard Agreement before you register.

TUITION (CHOOSE ONE)

$1,195 – Early-bird Registration (Deadline Monday, March 2)
$2,324 – Actual cost tuition (Starting Tuesday, March 3)
$1,395 – Subsidized tuition

  • Did you know Random Farms is a non-profit and tuition only covers 60% of the cost of putting a child through the program?
  • Our subsidized tuition prices make participating affordable to a more diverse community. We ask families to choose the tuition tier they can afford on good faith; no application for the subsidized tuition is required.
  • Please consider paying the actual cost, and everything over the subsidized tuition amount will be a tax-deductible donation! This will help support our outreach efforts, which include providing scholarships, discounted tickets, and free performances to those in need.

*Each registrant is also responsible for a $10 processing fee at the time of registration.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of financial aid packages are available. Please visit our scholarships page for information and application.

COSTUMES

While Random Farms will provide the majority of each performer’s costume, participants are responsible for providing their own shoes/tights and undergarments. We will send out a detailed costume memo after the program begins.

STANDARD AGREEMENT

Please be sure to read our Standard Agreement prior to registering.

REFUND POLICY

There are no refunds or credits.

Registration Opens November 10

QUESTIONS?

See our FAQs page or email us at hello@randomfarms.com