Casting Call for Teens for Musical Production "Something Rotten"
Casting call for teens ages 17-18 for the musical production of "Something Rotten." Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Lauded by audience members and critics alike, the show received several Best Musical nominations and was hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years". Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences... at the beginning of the first act! It’s become clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical,” so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this history-twisting tale on the Rivertown stage! Additional info: What to prepare: 32 bars of a musical theatre vocal selection, and songs from the show are accepted. If you are interested please apply.
13 roles
Nick’s younger brother. High Baritone or Tenor. A sweetly naive young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. Lacks self confidence. 4 solos, plus chorus numbers
Soprano with some lower range. A quirky naive Puritan young lady who loves poetry against her father’s wishes. Falls in love with Nigel. Comedic actor, 2 solos plus chorus numbers
Tenor or High Baritone. A soothsayer who almost sees the future correctly. Comedic actor who sings and moves well, some basic tap dancing. 1 solo plus chorus numbers and scenes.
Tenor or high baritone. A renaissance rock star, Classic Tom Jones/Mick Jagger performer. Comedic Actor with a pop/rock voice style and swagger.. 2 solos plus chorus numbers, moves well, some basic tap dancing. Disguises as Toby Belch in Nick’s theatre troupe.
Portia’s strict, deeply repressed Puritan father who refuses to let her associate with Nigel. Highly comedic and inventive actor, a few solo singing lines plus chorus numbers.
Money lender to whom Nick owes money He loves theatre and would like to be a producer (but it is illegal because he is Jewish) Comedic actor, some chorus numbers.
Theatre producer, comic speaking role. May also double as other small speaking roles throughout the show.
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