Boy and Girl Singers Audition for Comedy Play "Something Rotten"
Audition opportunity for boy and girl singers for the comedy play "Something Rotten." Please refer to the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: There will be some Dance Callbacks at the END of each night of auditions for some roles. Additional Dance & Vocal Callbacks will be by invitation on April 27th at 9 am Performances Sept 5th - 15th Rehearsals Begin June 17th Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater piece - An Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music. No Acappella auditions will be allowed. TAPPERS/DANCERS - PLEASE BRING TAP SHOES (if you have them) to your VOCAL AUDITION. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
11 roles
The Minstrel will not only sing the opening number, but also play multiple characters throughout the show. (Baritone)
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 to beat him. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings, tap dance skills a plus. (Baritone)
Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naive 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)
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. (Rock tenor)
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 man to make ends meet and to prove to Nick she can be an actor. Seeking a comedic actress who sings very well. (Alto/Mezzo Sop)
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)
Portia’s father. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings.
Seeking traditional dancers and quirky character types who are strong singers and dancers. Tappers needed.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
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