Seeking Teens for "Something Rotten" The Musical

● Alto with a very good belt and lower extension. ● 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 for her growing family. She is a strong leader and a powerful woman who is quite persuasive when she wants to be. She ultimately saves the day. Comedic acting a plus. ● Songs: Right Hand Man, Bottom’s Gonna be on Top, Right Hand Man Reprise

Soprano with a strong mix. Portia is the daughter of Brother Jeremiah and the love interest to Nigel Bottom. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Portia and Nigel set out to convince Jeremiah and the other puritans that they should be together rather than following the "star-crossed lovers" idea. Comedic actress who sings well. Songs: I Love the Way, We See the Light, Welcome to America

Mezzo / Alto with high belt A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic performer who sings and moves very well. (Baritone / or Mezzo) Songs: A Musical + Tag, Make an Omelette, Welcome to America

Alto / Soprano with a high riff ● 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. The performer playing the Minstrel will also play other roles in the show. ● Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, Welcome to the Renaissance Reprise, (Other musical numbers throughout the show)

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well)

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well)

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well)

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well)

All Voice Types ● Lord/Lady Clapham is a flamboyant theatre producer. Comic speaking role. This character may also play Master of the Justice as well as other singing/dancing roles throughout the show. ● Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, A Musical, Will Power, Shakespeare’s after party, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, We See the Light, Make an Omelette, Shakespeare in Court, Welcome to America

Dreamgirls type solo in Make and Omelette (Soprano/Alto with high belt.

(important trio in Omelette - ability to sing in tight harmonies)

Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus.

The main protagonist of the show. A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. He is responsible for creating the first musical, Omelette, after guidance from the misguided Nostradamus. Seeking a comedic actor who sings - tap dance skill a plus. ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, Right Hand Man, God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise), A Musical, A Musical Tag, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top.

Tenor or high baritone ● Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He's not very confident, as shown when he doesn't think his work is very good despite the outstanding quality of his writing. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a comedic actor who sings very well. ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, Right Hand Man, The Black Death, I Love the Way.

Tenor or high baritone ● A renaissance rock star. Classic Mick Jagger type performer. William Shakespeare is both the real life author of many plays and rival to Nick Bottom. Shakespeare, also referred to as “The Bard” throughout the show, gets all of the praise and attention from his adoring fans leaving writers like Nick and Nigel in his shadow. Songs: Will Power, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, Hard to Be The Bard, Something Rotten, Make an Omelette

Tenor or High Baritone ● A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic performer who sings and moves very well. ● Songs: A Musical + Tag, Make an Omelette, Welcome to America

All Voice Types ● The Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. He is very strict and refuses to let her daughter engage in "fulfilling her lustful desires". He shows nothing but disrespect towards everyone, but especially playwrights like Nick and Nigel. Seeking a comedic actor who sings. ● Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, We See the Light (Will likely participate in other musical numbers)

Tenor with ability to riff ● 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 time. This performer opens the first act and the 2nd act. The performer playing the Minstrel will also play other roles in the show. ● Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, Welcome to the Renaissance Reprise, (Other musical numbers throughout the show)

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters will present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well).

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters will present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well).

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters will present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well).

All Voice Types ● These characters are individual members and characters in Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. ● Although these particular characters will present as male, they can be played by either male or female performers ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (possibly other numbers as well).

Tenor or Baritone ● Member of Bottom’s theatrical troupe who always plays the female characters (must present as a male). ● Songs: God, I Hate Shakespeare, The Black Death, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, It’s Eggs, To Thine Ownself, Be True, To Thine Ownself (Part 2), Something Rotten, (other numbers as well).

All Voice Types ● Lord/Lady Clapham is a flamboyant theatre producer. Comic speaking role. This character may also play Master of the Justice as well as other singing/dancing roles throughout the show. ● Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, A Musical, Will Power, Shakespeare’s after party, Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top, We See the Light, Make an Omelette, Shakespeare in Court, Welcome to America.

Baritone or Tenor ● 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. ● Songs: Bottom’s Gonna Be On Top (Other ensemble songs throughout the show)

(important trio in Omelette - must sing tight harmonies).

Shakespeare’s Assistant.

Welcome to the Renaissance.

Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus.

All Voice Types This small group of singers/dancers, who play Shakespeare’s entourage, may either be cast with males or females. Strong dance abilities preferred.

Aside from a few principal characters, most of our cast will also play varied townspeople in different scenes, as well as singing and dancing ensembles.