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The "Something Rotten!" Theatre Show Needs Singers

Winston-Salem, NC, United States
ID: 208910Exp: 3/21/2023
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Seeking male and female performers & singers for the "Something Rotten!" show. Please find the details below. About the project: Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but find themselves stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells a future where theatrical productions involve singing, dancing, and acting – all at the same time – Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL! Additional info: Callbacks on March 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm Please prepare 16-32 measures of a song that shows off your voice and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees may also bring recorded accompaniment; a cappella is permitted but discouraged. The audition will include choreography, so please dress comfortably, and bring your jazz & tap shoes (if you have them). PERFORMANCES: June 9-11, 15-18 & 22-25, 2023 Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30 pm Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2 pm For being considered, please apply.

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11 roles

MINSTRELMale25-49 y.o.All ethnicities

The fun-loving charismatic narrator of the show. Sings the opening numbers of each act. Must sing and dance well. (vocal range: A4-C#3)

NICK BOTTOMMale25-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and will do anything to beat him. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings; tap dance skill a plus. (vocal range: G4-A2)

NIGEL BOTTOMMale25-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings very well. (vocal range: A4-Eb3).

WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREMale25-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A renaissance rock star. Think Mick Jagger or James Brown. Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice; tap dance skills a plus. (vocal range: Ab4-Ab2)

THOMAS NOSTRADAMUSMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A soothsayer who almost sees the future correctly. A bit loony. He predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic actor who sings and moves very well.

BEAFemale25-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick’s wife and “Right Hand Man.” She loves and supports him, despite his questionable decision-making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a male to make ends meet and to prove to Nick she can be an actor. Seeking a comedic actress who sings very well. (vocal range: D5-D3)

PORTIAFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Seeking a great comedic actress who sings very well. (vocal range: F#5-G3)

BROTHER JEREMIAHMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Portia’s father. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. He despises playwrights, poets, and all things ungodly. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings. (vocal range: G4-G3)

SHYLOCKMale40-60 y.o.White / Caucasian

An older Jewish man. Nick and Nigel are in debt to him. He becomes an investor in their musical. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings well.

LORD CLAPHAMMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Older male. Patron of the theatre. He’s flamboyant and extremely posh. Seeking a great comedic actor that sings well.

ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Seeking traditional dancers and quirky character types who are strong singers and dancers (must tap)