Seeking Singers for "Something Rotten" Show

Baritone (C3–G4) A struggling playwright desperate for success; overambitious, hot-headed, and jealous of Shakespeare’s fame. Deeply devoted to his brother and wife.

Tenor (C3–A4) Nick’s younger brother and writing partner; sweet, naive, and idealistic. A talented poet with a romantic soul, easily flustered but full of heart.

Rock Tenor (Ab2–Ab4) The rockstar of the Renaissance; charismatic, arrogant, and flamboyant. Revels in fame and adoration, but hides insecurity beneath his swagger.

Mezzo-Soprano (D3–D5) Nick’s confident and resourceful wife. She’s strong-willed, supportive, and eager to break gender roles by disguising herself to find work.

Soprano (G3–F#5) A Puritan rebel with a passion for poetry and love. Naive yet bold, she falls for Nigel and challenges her strict upbringing.

Tenor (C3–F4) (can be cast as any gender) A soothsayer with unpredictable visions and eccentric behavior. Odd yet endearing, they deliver the prophecy that inspires the first musical.

Baritone (C3–E4) A theatrical patron with refined taste and dramatic flair. Prone to fainting, loyal to the arts but cautious with his investments.

Tenor (D3–G4) Portia’s strict and puritanical father. Over-the-top in his moral outrage and wildly repressed, often unintentionally suggestive.

Tenor (C3–G4) A Jewish moneylender who wants to invest in theatre. Clever, practical, and persistently loyal to Nick, despite societal prejudice.

Tenor (C3–A4) The narrator and musical guide of the show. Charismatic, energetic, and a master of Renaissance showbiz flair.

Various vocal ranges A vibrant mix of townspeople, actors, Puritans, and more. They bring to life the chaotic, comedic world of Elizabethan theatre.