"Something Rotten" Musical Casting Performers
Audition for "Something Rotten" show. Casting actors. Please see more info 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" (William Shakespeare). 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. Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and an eccentric cast of over-the-top characters, each given his or her own special moment in the show to shine." Additional info: PREPARATION Please come prepared with 16-32 measures of a song of your choice in the style of the show, and be prepared for a dance audition which may include tap. Potentially cold readings from the script. The listed ages are suggestions, but all main roles are adults. Please be advised this production contains adult language and sexual innuendo performed by some adult characters. Performance dates: July 19 - August 4. If you are interested, please apply.
27 roles
The main protagonist of the show. A struggling writer at the end of his rope who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother. 9 solo songs plus chorus numbers, moves well, some basic tap dancing. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Nick’s sweetly naive younger brother. A struggling writer and poet who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. A little awkward Lacks self confidence. 4 solos plus chorus numbers. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Nick’s wife and biggest supporter. A strong woman. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can help. Comedic actor. Alto with a good belt voice 1 solo plus chorus numbers. Songs: Right Hand Man, Bottom’s Gonna be on Top, Right Hand Man Reprise Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D3
A quirky naive Puritan young woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel all against her father’s wishes. Soprano with some lower range. Comedic actor 2 solos plus chorus numbers. Songs: I Love the Way, We See the Light, Welcome to America Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G3
A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic performer who sings and moves very well. some basic tap dancing 1 solo plus chorus numbers. Songs: A Musical + Tag, Make an Omelette, Welcome to America. Vocal Range: Baritone or Mezzo.
The Bard. A renaissance rock star, Over the top with a huge ego. Comedic Actor with a pop/rock voice style 2 solos plus chorus numbers, moves well, some basic tap dancing. Songs: Will Power, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, Hard to Be The Bard, Something Rotten, Make an Omelette. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Portia’s strict, deeply repressed Puritan father who refuses to let her associate with Nigel because he thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful. Comedic Actor, 1 solo plus chorus numbers. Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, We See the Light. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G3
A posh patron of the theater. Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, A Musical, Will Power, Shakespeare’s after party, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, We See the Light, Make an Omelette, Shakespeare in Court, Welcome to America. May also be other ensemble roles.
An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. He loves theatre and would like to be a producer but it is illegal because he is Jewish. Comedic actor some chorus numbers. Songs: Bottom’s Gonna Be On Top (Other ensemble songs throughout the show) Vocal Range: Baritone or Tenor. May also be other ensemble roles.
Featured singer & narrator with ability to riff. Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, Welcome to the Renaissance Reprise, (Other musical numbers throughout the show). Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C#3 May also be other ensemble roles.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute: These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well). Vocal range: All types. May also be other ensemble roles.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute: These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well). Vocal range: All types. May also be other ensemble roles.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute: These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well). Vocal range: All types. May also be other ensemble roles.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute: These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well). Vocal range: All types. May also be other ensemble roles.
Member of Bottom’s theatrical troupe who always plays the female characters. Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (other numbers as well). Vocal range: Tenor or Baritone. May also be other ensemble roles.
Dreamgirls type solo in Make and Omelette (Soprano/Alto with high belt). Tap required. Ensemble.
Important trio in Omelette - must sing tight harmonies. Ensemble.
Miranda, Rosalind, Helena: friends of Bea. Ensemble.
Miranda, Rosalind, Helena: friends of Bea. Ensemble.
Miranda, Rosalind, Helena: friends of Bea. Ensemble.
Shakespeare’s assistant. Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Tells Shakespeare of the plot. Ensemble.
This small group of singers/dancers, who play Shakespeare’s entourage. Strong dance abilities preferred. Gender: male (or female played as male) Voice Type: All Voice Types Ensemble.
Performers with tap dance training for A Musical, Make an Omelet, The Black Death and more. Ensemble.
Make an appearance in Welcome to the Renaissance & Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top. Ensemble.
Ensemble in various songs. Ensemble.
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