Performers Needed for "Something Rotten" the Musical
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "SOMETHING ROTTEN," the musical production, looking for adult performers. See more details below. About the project: High-energy Renaissance romp SOMETHING ROTTEN! This musical comedy follows two brothers desperate to write the world’s first musical—with tap-dancing eggs, a larger-than-life bard, and nonstop showbiz chaos along the way. Additional info: Show Dates: March 6–21, 2026 PG-13 production (contains mature content) If interested, submit your application.
16 roles
Lead, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone, A4-Eb3 A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare, the older brother, writes for money and fame. Comfortability breaking the 4th wall. Tap ability is not required, but a plus. Role may include stage intimacy.
Lead, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor, A4-EB3 Nick’s younger brother. A struggling writer who falls for Portia, writes from the heart. Role may include stage intimacy.
Lead, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor, Ab4-Ab2 The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego/rock star mentality. The comic villain of our story. Tap ability is not required, but a plus.
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, D5-D3 Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. Strong, grounded. Dresses as a man to prove that she can be an actor. Role may include stage intimacy.
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Soprano, F#5-G3 A Puritan woman who secretly loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Sweet and naive. Role may include stage intimacy.
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone, C3-F#4/A4 A soothsayer with strong comedic timing. Role will include dancing. Comfortability breaking the 4th wall. Tap ability is not required, but a plus.
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone, G4-G3 Portia’s father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel’s plays are sinful.
Featured, Adult A posh patron of the theater.
Featured, Adult An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
Featured, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor, A4-C#3 A narrator. Opening of Act 1 and Act 2 solos. Charisma and comfortability breaking the 4th wall.
Ensemble Heavily Featured, Adults Tap ability is not required for every ensemble member, but is a huge plus. Need to bring the energy to every number!
Ensemble Heavily Featured, Adults Tap ability is not required for every ensemble member, but is a huge plus. Need to bring the energy to every number!
Ensemble Heavily Featured, Adults Tap ability is not required for every ensemble member, but is a huge plus. Need to bring the energy to every number!
Ensemble Heavily Featured, Adults Tap ability is not required for every ensemble member, but is a huge plus. Need to bring the energy to every number!
Ensemble Heavily Featured, Adults Tap ability is not required for every ensemble member, but is a huge plus. Need to bring the energy to every number!
Ensemble Heavily Featured, Adults Tap ability is not required for every ensemble member, but is a huge plus. Need to bring the energy to every number!
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