‘Matilda’ isn’t child’s play, actresses say

Mabel Tyler in the national tour of “Matilda the Musical” at Ahmanson Theatre.

The three Matildas, from right, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Gabby Gutierrez and Mabel Tyler, play games during a day at Santa Monica Pier.

Mia Sinclair Jenness, center, wins a stuffed unicorn as Mabel Tyler, left, looks on as the three Matildas spend the day at Santa Monica Pier.

The three Matildas, center from left, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Mabel Tyler and Gabby Gutierrez, spend the day at Santa Monica Pier.

The three Matildas, from left, Gabby Gutierrez, Mabel Tyler and Mia Sinclair Jenness, during a day at Santa Monica Pier.

The three Matildas, from left, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Mabel Tyler and Gabby Gutierrez, visit Santa Monica Pier.

The three Matildas, from left, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Mabel Tyler and Gabby Gutierrez, hug their moms after getting off the roller coaster at Santa Monica Pier.