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Singing Audition for "Something Rotten!" Show

Braintree, MA, United States
ID: 272141Exp: 12/8/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Something Rotten!" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Performance Dates: Fridays, March 7 & 14, 2025 @ 8:00 PM Saturdays, March 8 & 15, 2025 @ 8:00 PM Sundays, March 9 & 16, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Please bring: A resume (If you do not have a resume that is OK, as there is a section on the registration form, which directors will ask you to fill out, that provides space for you to list your past shows.) A recent photo of yourself (The photo doesn’t need to be a professional headshot and you may print it on regular paper.) A list of conflicts from January - March (You should include all conflicts Monday – Sunday.) Initial auditions are music only. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. The song you choose can be from the show. When applying, please include which day you would like to audition (Sunday, December 8 @ 7:00 PM Monday, December 9 @ 7:00 PM) and which role(s) you would like to audition for.

18 roles

NICK BOTTOMMale30-44 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: A2-G4). A frustrated Renaissance writer at his wit’s end, trapped in Shakespeare’s shadow. Passionate, at times goofy, and competitive. Nigel’s older brother and Bea’s husband. Seeking a comedic actor that sings and dances well. Tap experience a plus.

SHAKESPEAREMale30-44 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: Ab2-Ab4) A strutting, swaggering rockstar. Over-the-top and cocky. Seeking a comedic actor that sings and dances well. Should be able to do a British accent. Tap experience a plus.

NIGEL BOTTOMMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: Eb3-A4) An adorably sincere, sometimes awkward poet. Initially very nervous and humble, but slowly gains confidence through a shared appreciation of poetry with his newfound love, Portia.

BEAFemale26-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: D3-D5). A capable and charismatic woman determined to live her own way in Elizabethan England (even if it means dressing as man to do it). Warm-hearted but strong. Seeking an actor with great comic delivery and a mezzo belt.

PORTIAFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: G3-F#5) . A bright young Puritan woman who can’t help her passionate love of poetry, theatre, and ultimately, Nigel. Seeking a comedic actor who sings well. Soprano with a mix.

NOSTRADAMUSFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: C3-F4) – (will consider female performers for this role). A soothsayer who predicts the future not quite accurately with hilarious results. Goofy at times, yet sometimes wise. Seeking a comedic actor with a big personality and strong ability to do patter songs. Tap experience is a plus.

MINSTRELBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: C#3-A4). A charismatic singer who welcomes the audience to the show and serves as an occasional narrator. Also in the ensemble.

BROTHER JEREMIAHMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(vocal range: G3-G4). A tightly laced Puritan who despises playwrights, poets, and all things “ungodly.” Portia’s father. Rock baritone

LORD CLAPHAMBoth genders50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Patron of theatre. He’s flamboyant and extremely posh. Performer will also be in the ensemble.

SHYLOCKBoth genders50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A Jewish money lender to whom Nick is in debt. Dreams of getting into show business. Performer will also be part of the ensemble.

MinstrelBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

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

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

Lord ClaphamMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

ShylockMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

Man ServantsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

CrowdBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE

ChorusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tap experience a plus. ENSEMBLE