We are so excited to, once again, be one of the first community theater productions of a Broadway hit. 2019 will see us produce “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”. All performers will be cast from the participants in our Centerstage Summer Musical Theatre Program (with the exception of Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey.)

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. 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!

Now in our 13th season, Vanilla Box Productions started as a summer program for children only and has expanded into a year-round community theatre production company. In the 2019 season, Five shows will be produced in addition to workshops.

Our Mission

The mission of Vanilla Box Productions is to create quality entertainment by producing classic and contemporary theatrical works in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.  We inspire, enrich, and engage the Central Massachusetts community by providing educational opportunities for youth and adults through a performing arts platform.