Kid Actors Needed for "Something Rotten Jr." Show
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.
These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.
These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.
These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.
These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.
A posh patron of the theater. He abandons the Troupe as their patron once they cross Brother Jeremiah.
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.
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
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
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