"Something Rotten" Musical Needs Dancer/Singer/Actors
Performers needed for musical "Something Rotten!" See the breakdown below. About the project: Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years". 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. Rate: All roles are unpaid. Additional info: Directors are seeking a talented troupe of Players to inhabit this rollicking musical comedy. Audtioners will be required to sing a 32 bar Broadway song of their choosing. You must bring Sheet Music or sing something from the Something Rotten Show Score ONLY. No tracks or a capella auditions. Please bring a current resume and headshot if you have them. Be prepared to provide any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal period. There will be a Dance Audition segment and you MAY be asked to read from the script. Performances are February 15th to March 3rd, 2024. If you are interested, please apply.
15 roles
Seeking charismatic actor with a thousand faces. The Minstrel will not only sing the opening number, but also play other side characters throughout the show.
(an old moneylender), A theatre-obsessed moneylender.
(a wealthy, flamboyant theatre producer) and a handful of other small parts. (Baritone)- Wealthy, vain theatre patron.
A struggling leader of an Elizabethan theatre company and 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. (Baritone)
Nick’s brilliant but dorky 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. (High baritone/tenor).
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. (Rock tenor)
An eccentric 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. (Baritone)
Nick’s long-suffering, resourceful 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. (Belter)
Brother Jeremiah’s passionate but dorky daughter. 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. (Youthful Soprano with a strong mix)
Portia’s father. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a great comedic who sings.
THE INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ENSEMBLE! - a group of powerhouse triple threats. Strong singing and dancing (including tap).
THE INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ENSEMBLE! - a group of powerhouse triple threats. Strong singing and dancing (including tap).
THE INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ENSEMBLE! - a group of powerhouse triple threats. Strong singing and dancing (including tap).
THE INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ENSEMBLE! - a group of powerhouse triple threats. Strong singing and dancing (including tap).
THE INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ENSEMBLE! - a group of powerhouse triple threats. Strong singing and dancing (including tap).
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