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Kid Actors Needed for "Something Rotten Jr." Show

Reading, PA, United States
ID: 576410Exp: 11/1/2024
Description:

Kids ages 6-15 years old are invited to audition for "Something Rotten Jr.". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “Nothing’s as amazing as a musical!” In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of the opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to their own self, and all that jazz. "Something Rotten! JR." features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Don’t miss your chance to bring this history-twisting tale to your stage! Additional info: For the audition side, please download the attachment. If interested, please apply.

38 roles

MinstrelFemale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance! The Minstrel joins the ensemble for the rest of the show. Vocal Range: E3 - F4 - Sing: Welcome to the Renaissance, measures 1-25

Brother JeremiahMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A Puritan and Portia’s father. He sees sin wherever he looks and does not approve of the theater especially Nick and Nigel’s Troupe. Vocal Range: E4 – G5

PortiaFemale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A Puritan and Brother Jeremiah’s daughter. She is passionate about poetry even though she isn’t technically allowed to read it. Vocal Range: E3 – D5 – Sing: I Love the Way, beginning to measure 59

William ShakespeareMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

The most famous playwright in Tudor England. Though Shakespeare is extremely successful, he’s always on the lookout for inspiration, which sometimes includes borrowing ideas from others. Vocal Range: E4 – G5 – Sing: Will Power, measure 75 to the end

Nick BottomMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling playwright who dreams – much to his own chagrin – of having a career like Shakespeare’s. Though Nick is artistically frustrated and stressed about leading the Troupe, he means well, even if his actions aren’t always exactly ethical. Vocal Range: G3 – F5 – Sing: Nick Bottoms Gonna Be on Top, beginning to measure 25

Nigel BottomMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Nick’s sweet younger brother, lacks the confidence he needs to write until he falls in love with Portia. Inspired by her confidence in him, Nigel writes verses worthy of Shakespeare himself! Vocal Range: C4 – G#5 – Sing: Man I Hate Shakespeare, measures 25 – 39

Peter QuinceMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.

RobinMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.

Tom SnoutMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.

SnugMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.

Francis FluteMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.

Lord ClaphamMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A posh patron of the theater. He abandons the Troupe as their patron once they cross Brother Jeremiah.

ShylockMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Banned from any profession other than moneylending, but theatre is his true love, and he wants nothing more than to become the Troupe’s patron.

Bea-Female6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Married to Nick and loves him in spite of his lack of success in the theatre. She is whip-smart, is resourceful, and always looks on the bright side of any situation. Vocal Range: Eb2 – F3 – Sing: Right Hand Man, measures 28 to the end

NostradamusMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Not the Nostradamus, but his niece, Nancy – can see the future, although with varying degrees of accuracy. Her predictions, for better or worse, lead the Troupe to produce their very first musical. Vocal Range: F#3 – B4 – Sing: A Musical, measures 14-25

ForemanMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

MessengerMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

AnnouncerMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

AttendantMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

DoormanMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Panicked WomanFemale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

ValetMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Eyepatch ManMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

HoratioMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

FootmanMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Master of the justiceMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Court ScribeMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

ClerkMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

TownspeopleBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

PuritansBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

CrowdBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

AstrologersBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

PsychicsBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Fortune TellersBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

ChorusBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Grim ReapersMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

EggsBoth genders6-15 y.o.All ethnicities

GuardsMale6-15 y.o.All ethnicities