Young Talent Wanted for Singing Audition "Something Rotten"
Seeking young talent ages 16+ for singing auditions for "Something Rotten." Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Performance Dates: April 25-May 12 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 3 pm Special Monday performance for closing on May 12 at 7:30 pm Callbacks: Week of January 27 Rehearsal Start Date: Approx. February 18-25 Rehearsal Times: Generally Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:20 pm, with occasional weekend rehearsals based on cast/crew availability & conflicts. Be prepared to sing 30-60 seconds of a musical theatre song with backing music. Please bring your backing track on (i.e. smart phone or tablet). The directors will have multiple adapters for you to connect to speaker. A pianist will not be provided. Backing tracks are widely available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, etc., and offer consistency so you can have your the best audition possible. The directors strongly discourage a capella auditions. Be prepared to list any schedule conflicts you will have during the rehearsal process & performances for the show (February 18 to May 12). Be prepared to upload a photo. If you have a professional headshot, great! If not, no worries–any recent photo is helpful for team. Be prepared to either upload a performance resume or describe your performing experience. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
19 roles
The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D3
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G3
A soothsayer
Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G3
A posh patron of the theater.
An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt
Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C#3