"Something Rotten" Musical Casting Performers
Auditions for musical "Something Rotten". In need of actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences... in the beginning of the first act! It’s become clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical,” so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this history-twisting tale! Additional info: Rehearsals begin Sat, March 29. Typically 5 days a week, a mix of weeknights and weekends, depending on cast majority preference. Staggered calls, actors are only called when they are needed. Excessive conflicts will greatly affect casting. Tech begins Saturday, May 3. Show dates: May 9-25, Fri- Sun 1st two weekends, Thurs- Sun 3rd weekend. If you are interested, please apply.
13 roles
Nick’s younger brother. High Baritone or Tenor. A sweetly naive young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. Lacks self confidence. 4 solos, plus chorus numbers.
Soprano with some lower range. A quirky naive Puritan young lady who loves poetry against her father’s wishes. Falls in love with Nigel. Comedic actor, 2 solos plus chorus numbers.
Tenor or High Baritone. A soothsayer who almost sees the future correctly. Comedic actor who sings and moves well, some basic tap dancing. 1 solo plus chorus numbers and scenes.
Tenor or high baritone. A renaissance rock star, Classic Tom Jones/Mick Jagger performer. Comedic Actor with a pop/rock voice style and swagger. 2 solos plus chorus numbers, moves well, some basic tap dancing. Disguises as Toby Belch in Nick’s theatre troupe.
The Troupe: Peter Quince, Tom Snout, Snug and Robin, and others - men who make up Nick Bottom’s theatre troupe. All voice types, some lines, move well, tap dancing possible but not required. Some may double as Shakespaere’s backup “boy band.”
The Troupe: Peter Quince, Tom Snout, Snug and Robin, and others - men who make up Nick Bottom’s theatre troupe. All voice types, some lines, move well, tap dancing possible but not required. Some may double as Shakespaere’s backup “boy band.”
The Troupe: Peter Quince, Tom Snout, Snug and Robin, and others - men who make up Nick Bottom’s theatre troupe. All voice types, some lines, move well, tap dancing possible but not required. Some may double as Shakespaere’s backup “boy band.”
The Troupe: Peter Quince, Tom Snout, Snug and Robin, and others - men who make up Nick Bottom’s theatre troupe. Robin is a comedic actor, the member of the troupe who presents as a male but who plays all the female parts as it is illegal to have women actors. All voice types, some lines, move well, tap dancing possible but not required. Some may double as Shakespaere’s backup “boy band.”
The Troupe: Peter Quince, Tom Snout, Snug and Robin, and others - men who make up Nick Bottom’s theatre troupe. All voice types, some lines, move well, tap dancing possible but not required. Some may double as Shakespaere’s backup “boy band.”
Portia’s strict, deeply repressed Puritan father who refuses to let her associate with Nigel. Highly comedic and inventive actor, a few solo singing lines plus chorus numbers.
Money lender to whom Nick owes money. He loves theatre and would like to be a producer (but it is illegal because he is Jewish) Comedic actor, some chorus numbers.
Theatre producer, comic speaking role. May also double as other small speaking roles throughout the show.
All voice styles, strong singers who can sing harmony & strong dance ability, tapping for most. Vocal solo work for some women, lots of production numbers. Some may also be used as a Greek backup singing chorus in some numbers.
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