Singing Audition for "Something Rotten" Play
Seeking performers for "Something Rotten" SHOW. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Something Rotten! is a musical comedy with a book by John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick with music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare. Additional info: Callbacks will be by invitation only on February 22nd. Dance auditions will be held from 9 am to noon with acting/vocal callbacks from 1 pm to 5 pm. Vocal video submissions are accepted through Saturday, February 16th until 9 pm. When applying, please send a one-minute vocal audition in the style of the production in a YouTube format (no acapella singing) along with the audition form, see the attachment.
9 roles
Seeking charismatic actor with a thousand faces. The Minstrel will not only sing the opening number, but will also be in the ensemble. (Baritone)
(An old Jewish moneylender). (Baritone.)
A flamboyant theatre producer and a handful of other small parts including ensemble. (Baritone)
Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings very well. (HIgh baritone/tenor).
A renaissance rock star. Think Mick Jagger or James Brown. Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice, tap dance skills a plus. (rock tenor)
Nick’s wife and “Right Hand Man”. She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a male to make ends meet and to prove to Nick she can be an actor. Seeking a comedic actress who sings very well. (Belter)
An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Seeking a great comedic actress who sings very well. (Youthful Soprano with a strong mix)
Portia’s father. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a great comedic who sings.
Seeking traditional dancers and quirky character types who are strong singers and dancers (must tap)
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