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Performers Needed for "Something Rotten!" Show

Brea, CA, United States
ID: 296225Exp: 11/11/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Something Rotten!" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Something Rotten! is an adult production. The show contains some mature humor, and fast-paced comedy/musical material. Additional info: How to Prepare for Auditions What to Expect: Please prepare 45 seconds of a contemporary musical in the style of the show. All auditioners will be taught a movement call at the general audition. Callbacks will include a tap combo. What to Bring: Headshot and Resume Sheet music with no more than 32 bars from a musical theater style song. An accompanist provided. Clothes/Shoes comfortable for moving/dancing in. Rehearsals: Begin Jan 5, 2026 Monday - Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. Performances: February 6 - 22, 2026 Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. + Thursday, February 12 at 8 p.m.

11 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

William ShakespeareMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

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

NostradamusMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/High Baritone (C3–F4), A soothsayer who can (kind of) see the future. Comedic character actor with great energy and vocal confidence.

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

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

Lord ClaphamMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A posh patron of the theater.

ShylockMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.

MinstrelMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Narrator role that opens and closes the show. Smooth vocals and strong stage presence. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C#3

EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Seeking a diverse group of Troupe members, Puritans, Shakespeare fans, etc. Strong singers and dancers. Includes Tap Ensemble.