Audition for Singing in a Musical "Something Rotten"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The musical "Something Rotten" is currently in need of singers. Please, see the details below. About the show: Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. 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: Principals will be called back for specific roles. You will sing a short piece specific to a character. The music tracks will be provided. You will also be sent a scene to act. Sunday September 15, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00. Please reserve the whole time slot. Audition Location: Cobourg. "Something Rotten" features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings starting October 9, 2024 at the Firehall. Attendance at all rehearsals is mandatory (barring extenuating circumstances). If you're interested, please apply.
31 roles
Over the top with a huge ego. Rock Star. Vocal range top: Ab4. Vocal range bottom: Ab2.
A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: A2.
Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: Eb3.
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.
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theatre, and ultimately Nigel. Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
A soothsayer. High Baritone or Tenor.
Portia’s father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel’s plays are sinful. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: G3.
A posh patron of the theatre.
An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Baritone or Tenor.
Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: C#3.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute.
Dreamgirls type solo in Make an Omelette (Soprano/Alto with high belt).
Important trio in Omelette – ability to sing in tight harmonies.
Friend of Bea.
Friend of Bea.
Friend of Bea.
Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus.
All Voice Types; this small group of singers/dancers, who play Shakespeare’s entourage, may either be cast with males or females. Strong dance abilities preferred.
Performers with tap dance training for A Musical, Make an Omelette, The Black Death and more.
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