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"Something Rotten" Musical Casting Actors

Huntsville, AL, United States
ID: 277340Exp: 2/8/2025
online audition
Description:

Auditions for summer musical "Something Rotten". Seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: A musical comedy 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 info: There is no fee to participate. WHAT TO PREPARE? Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a song an upbeat show tune. Can be from this show. Please bring sheet music. Auditionees will also read scenes from the script in a group setting and perform a short dance sequence. All known conflicts from April-June 29, 2025 that would interfere with evening or weekend rehearsals/performances. WHAT TO WEAR? Come dressed to move. You will be doing a short movement sequence. PRODUCTION DATES Rehearsals will begin in April 2025. This show is scheduled to run June 13-29, 2025 (11 performances). Virtual auditions: see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.

16 roles

Nick BottomMale30-40 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

ShakespeareMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. Vocal range top: Ab4 | Vocal range bottom: Ab2

BeaFemale30-40 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, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Vocal range top: F#5 | Vocal range bottom: G3

NostradamusMale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A soothsayer.

Brother JeremiahMale18-56 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

ShylockMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.

MinstrelMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

TroupeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Lord ClaphamMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Man ServantsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

CrowdBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ChorusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

OthersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.