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"Something Rotten!" Musical in Search of Actors

Potsdam, NY, United States
ID: 281699Exp: 3/29/2025
Description:

Auditions for "Something Rotten!" show. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. Additional info: Important Dates to Know: Pre-Rehearsal Dates: Measurements: April 9 Read-Through: April 14 Rehearsals: First Week: Monday, May 12 – Thursday, May 15 Tentative time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Additional rehearsals to follow (schedule TBD) Tech Week: June 29 – July 8 Performances: July 9, 10, 11 – 7:00 PM Shows July 12, 13 – 2:00 PM Matinees Strike (Set Breakdown): July 13 (possible extension to July 14) Please review the schedule carefully and plan accordingly. Please see the flyer attached. If you are interested, please apply.

22 roles

Nick BottomMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother, Bea’s husband. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Nigel BottomMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Bea BottomFemale18-56 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

ShakespeareMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Thomas/Nancy NostradamusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A soothsayer in their own right, just not as good as their famous Uncle.

PortiaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A Puritan woman who loves poetry. Daughter to Brother Jeremiah. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G3

ShylockBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.

Brother JeremiahMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful. Vocal range bottom: G3

Lord/Lady ClaphamBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A posh patron of the theater.

MinstrelBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range bottom: C#3

Peter QuinceMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Member of the Bottom Troupe, double as the Renaissance's Writer.

Robin Goodfellow, Francis BaconMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Member of the Bottom Troupe, double as the Renaissance's Writer.

Francis Flute, Edmund SpenserBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Member of the Bottom Troupe, double as the Renaissance's Writer.

Tom Stout, Thomas MiddletonBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Member of the Bottom Troupe, double as the Renaissance's Writers.

Claphan's Valet, Shakespeare's ValetBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Miranda/OthersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Miranda, Psychic Woman, Woman in Crowd, Soloist in Welcome to the Renaissance.

Rosalind/OthersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Rosalind, Astrologer, Messenger, Soloist in Welcome to the Renaissance.

Helena/OthersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Helena, Panicked Women, Waitress at Shakespeare Party, Sad Little Egg.

Eyepatch Woman, Haggard Chorus WomanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Bear Foreman/OthersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Bear Foreman, Shakespeare Announcer, Bouncer at Shakespeare Party.

Puritan Woman & FollowersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Eggs Chorus for "Omelet"Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities