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Audition for Singing in a Musical "Something Rotten"

Cobourg, ON, Canada
ID: 266044Exp: 8/15/2024
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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.

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31 roles

Shakespeare, The BardMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Over the top with a huge ego. Rock Star. Vocal range top: Ab4. Vocal range bottom: Ab2.

Nick BottomMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Nigel BottomMale30-40 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.

BeaFemale30-49 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, theatre, and ultimately Nigel. Vocal range top: F#5. Vocal range bottom: G3.

NostradamusBoth genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A soothsayer. High Baritone or Tenor.

Brother JeremiahMale50-70 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.

Lord ClaphamBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A posh patron of the theatre.

ShylockMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Baritone or Tenor.

MinstrelBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: C#3.

Nick Bottom’s TroupeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute.

Sad Little EggFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Dreamgirls type solo in Make an Omelette (Soprano/Alto with high belt).

Three ChefsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Important trio in Omelette – ability to sing in tight harmonies.

MirandaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of Bea.

RosalindFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of Bea.

HelenaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of Bea.

Soloists in Welcome to the RenaissanceBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

AstrologerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Psychic Woman/ManBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Eyepatch Woman/ManBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus.

ForemanMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

MessengerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

AnnouncerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Woman/Man in CrowdBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Panicked WomanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Woman 1Female18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Woman 2Female18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Puritan WomanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ClerkBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bard Backup Singers/DancersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Tap Dancing Ensemble for Tappers/Grim ReapersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Performers with tap dance training for A Musical, Make an Omelette, The Black Death and more.