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"Something Rotten!" Show Looking for Performers

Boiling Springs, PA, United States
ID: 249009Exp: 12/22/2023
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The company is holding auditions for "Something Rotten!" Show and looking for actors, please see the details below. About the project: Welcome to the Renaissance! 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 info: Please be prepared to: Sing 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. You must sing with our provided accompaniment or with a device you provide. No a cappella auditions will be allowed. You may be asked to sing scales by our accompanist. Complete a dance audition, taught by the show choreographer (dress appropriately) Read provided selections from the script Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period) Performances April 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10, 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM April 28, May 5, 11, 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning. You must be willing to make the show a priority. Please see the attachment for more details.

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15 roles

ShakespeareMale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Nick BottomMale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Nigel BottomMale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

BeaFemale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D3

PortiaFemale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G3

NostradamusMale35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

A soothsayer

Brother JeremiahMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Portia’s father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel’s plays are sinful. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G3

MinstrelMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

TroupeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Lord ClaphamMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ShylockMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Man ServantsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

CrowdBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ChorusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble