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Singing Opportunities in "Something Rotten!" Show

Chilliwack, BC, Canada
ID: 279181Exp: 3/7/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "Something Rotten!" show. More details are below. About the show: Set in the 1590's, 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" (William Shakespeare). 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: You may be required to sing a song from the show, read sides, and/or attend a group dance call. Directors will contact you with times and instructions a week before callbacks. Callback date: March 23rd. Show dates: July 18th - 27th, 2025. Location: Chilliwack, BC. Rehearsal Schedule: April-July. Dates and Times: April 1-June 14 Saturdays (1-4, or 7-9), Sundays (12-4) June 14-July 11 Wednesdays, Thursdays (5-9) Saturdays, Sundays (12-6). If you're interested, please apply.

28 roles

SHAKESPEAREMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or high baritone Pop/rock style voice The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. Renaissance rock star who gets all the praise and attention from their adoring fans. Comedic performer, tap skills a plus Solo singing required

NICK BOTTOMMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or high baritone. A struggling writer who cannot stand the success of Shakespeare and will do anything to beat him. Comedic performer who sings, tap skills a plus. Solo singing required.

NIGEL BOTTOMMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or high baritone. Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. Solo singing required.

BEAFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto (strong belt). 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. Solo singing required.

PORTIAFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano (strong mix). A Puritan who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Solo singing required.

NOSTRADAMUSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or high baritone. Mezzo/Alto with high belt. A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. Comedic performer who sings and moves well. Solo singing required.

BROTHER JEREMIAHMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

All voice types. Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful. Likely to play other roles. Comedic performer who sings.

LORD/LADY CLAPHAMBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

All voice types. A flamboyant theatre producer. This character may also play other roles throughout the show. Comic speaking role.

SHYLOCKMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone or tenor. An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Loves the theatre more than anything. Comedic performer.

MINSTRELMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor with ability to riff. Alto/Soprano with high riff. Narrator of sorts, main purpose is introducing cast and welcoming audience. Will also play other roles in the show. Solo singing required.

ROBINMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or baritone. Member of Bottom’s theatrical troupe who always plays female characters (MUST present as a male).

Tom SnoutMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

FEATURED ENSEMBLE. Tap experience an asset.

Peter QuinceMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

FEATURED ENSEMBLE. Tap experience an asset.

SnugBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

FEATURED ENSEMBLE. Tap experience an asset.

Francis FluteMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

FEATURED ENSEMBLE. Tap experience an asset.

MirandaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of Bea.

RosalindFemale18-53 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of Bea.

HelenaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of Bea.

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

Performers with tap training.

Bard’s backupBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Renaissance WritersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

PuritansBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Shakespeare GroupiesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

GalleryBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

TroupeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Other rolesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Various speaking and singing roles.

SoloistBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities