The Musical "Something Rotten!" Seeks Performers

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. A crowd-pleasing musical farce, "Something Rotten!" looking for talent. See the details below. About the project: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Additional information: Call Backs: Saturday June 17th, 2023 at 1 PM Performances: November 24, 25, 30, December 1, and 2 at 8 pm November 26, and December 3 at 2 pm; Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Fridays 7 - 10 PM Sundays 1 - 5 PM. Beginning Tuesday September 5th, 2023 No rehearsal Sunday October 8. Please prepare one song from contemporary music theatre repertoire. While it’s preferable to sing something contemporary (ie avoid pieces in a classical style), what’s most important is that you bring something you are comfortable with, that will show you at your best. Please bring sheet music in your correct key, double-sided, hole punched and placed in a 3-ring binder. A pianist will be provided. Karaoke tracks will not be accepted as accompaniment. Those interested in the roles of Shakespeare or Bea will be asked to sing a short musical excerpt in addition to your chosen musical piece. The excerpt will be provided at the time of booking your audition. Only those auditioning for the following characters will be required to do a reading: Shakespeare, Nick Bottom, Nigel Bottom, Bea, Portia, Nostradamus, Brother Jeremiah, Lord Clapham and Shylock. Anyone interested in ensemble only will not be required to read. You will be provided with a reading from the script at the time of booking your audition so that you will have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the text. Everyone will participate in a group dance audition. One group dance break will take place in the middle of each audition session. If your audition time is in the first half, you will be asked to wait in the lobby after your audition for the dance portion to begin. If your audition time is in the second half, you will be asked to arrive earlier – in time for the beginning of the dance audition. Please wear comfortable (stretchy) clothing and indoor shoes (no bare or sock feet) for the dance audition. Bring tap shoes if you have them. Please bring a theatre resume and recent headshot if available. Arrive in enough time to check in, get settled and complete the audition form (if you haven’t already done so). Please see the attachment for more details. When applying, please indicate which character you are interested in auditioning for as well as your preference of audition date (Tuesday June 13th, 2023 at 7 PM; Wednesday June 14th, 2023 at 7 PM).