Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Mr. Wormwood, played by Ian Jones, tells the audience how dumb he thinks people who read books are during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Matilda, played by Renee Shephard, right, tells her story about an acrobat to Mrs. Phelps, played by Oluomachukwu Anude during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Lavender, played by Vanshika Pallerla, left, shakes hands with her new best friend Matilda, played by Renee Shephard during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Bruce, played by Abigail Ritchie, endures another punishment during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Nigel, played by Owen Knight, left, avoids trouble in a unique way as Matilda, played by Renee Shephard, center, and Miss Trunchbull, played by Charlene Nomeny, right listen to his explanation in front of his classmates during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Nigel, played by Owen Knight, center, tells his classmates about something he did wrong during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
A wristband, that will be available to audience members, illuminates along with action on the stage during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Matilda, played by Renee Shephard sings about being a little bit naughty during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Mrs. Phelps, played by Ouomachukwu Anude, left, listens intently to Matilda, played by Renee Shephard, as she tells a story of an acrobat and an escapologist during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Miss Honey, played by Charlotte Johnson, left, teachers her class during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Matilda, played by Renee Shephard, center, shows off her knowledge of math during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Mrs. Wormwood, played by Grace Ritchie, finishes a dance number on the back of Rudolpho, played by James Sheehan during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Renee Shephard plays Matilda during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Mrs. Wormwood, who is obviously with child, played by Grace Ritchie, right, asks her doctor, played by Owen Knight, why she has a big belly as three nurses played by, from left to right, Audrey Peterson, Oluomachukwu Anude, and Daisy Ramsland listen in during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Bruce, played by Abigail Richie, is forced to eat an entire cake as punishment during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Miss Trunchbull, played by Charlene Nomeny, sings under a sign that translates to "Children are Maggots" during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)
Century High School Opening Knights perform Matilda
Miss Honey, played by Charlotte Johnson, right tells Matilda, played by Renee Shephard, how happy she is just to have a home where she can have a cup of tea during a rehearsal of Century High School's Spring musical, Matilda on March 20, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)