Actors Needed for "Something Rotten" Play Audition
Casting teen performers for the "Something Rotten" play. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: This is a non-paid performing and volunteer opportunity. Additional info: No experience is necessary. PRODUCTION DATES: February 13-22, 2026 Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm. There is also a matinee on the second Saturday at 2 pm. Please prepare a 1-minute section of a song from the classic music theatre songbook (No jukebox or pop tunes, please.). DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW’S SCORE. You will read from the script, so no monologues are needed. You will also learn choreography. Tap dance skills are wanted, but not necessary for all roles. If you juggle or perform other circus-type skills, please be able to present those skills. If you are interested please apply.
17 roles
A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and will do anything tobeat him. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings, tap dance skill a plus.
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)
Portia’s father. A deeply repressed Puritan. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings.
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. (Alto-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)
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. Speaks with a royal British accent and also a York accent. (rock tenor)
The Minstrel is a narrator of sorts for the show with the main purpose of introducing the cast and welcoming the audience to the Renaissance era of the show. This performer opens the first and the second act. Seeking a great singer with comedic timing. (Alto or Tenor)
A soothsayer who almost sees the future correctly. A bit loony. They predict that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic actor who sings and moves very well. (Baritone/Alto)
(Gender fluid, but male presenting onstage)-Jewish landlord/tax collector who loves theater more than anything. It was illegal at that time to hire someone who was Jewish, so when Nick is forced to hire Shylock, he has to watch out, or he could be hanged. An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Comic character.
A flamboyant and snobby theatre producer. Comic speaking role.
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Ensemble- Strong tap skills are needed, but not mandatory. Performers who can juggle or can perform other circus-type skills also wanted.
Ensemble- Strong tap skills are needed, but not mandatory. Performers who can juggle or can perform other circus-type skills also wanted.
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