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Singing Opportunities for Kids in Production Something Rotten Jr

Georgetown, KY, United States
ID: 583200Exp: 5/9/2025
Description:

Singing opportunities for kids in "Something Rotten Jr." production. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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 opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Additional info: Join the Bottom Brothers—Nick & Nigel—as they take on The Bard himself, Shakespeare, and set out to create the first-ever musical in the 1590s! With a mix of hilarious antics, unforgettable songs, and dazzling dance moves, this show is sure to leave you rolling in the aisles! Production Dates: July 17-19, 24-26 If you are interested please apply.

38 roles

MinstrelMale8-18 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 top: F4 Vocal range bottom: E3

Brother JeremiahMale8-18 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 top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4

PortiaFemale8-18 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 top: D5 Vocal range bottom: E3

William ShakespeareMale8-18 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 top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4

Nick BottomMale8-18 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 top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Nigel BottomMale8-18 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 top: G#5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Peter QuinceMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

RobinMale8-18 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 SnoutMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

SnugMale8-18 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 FluteMale8-18 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 ClaphamMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

ShylockMale8-18 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

BeaFemale8-18 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 top: F3 Vocal range bottom: Eb2

NostradamusFemale8-18 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 top: B4 Vocal range bottom: F#3

ForemanMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MessengerBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AnnouncerBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AttendantBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

DoormanBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Panicked WomanFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ValetBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Eyepatch ManMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

HoratioMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

FootmanMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Master of the JusticeBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Court ScribeBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ClerkBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TownspeopleBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Solo 1, Solo 2, Solo 3, Solo 4)

PuritansBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Puritan 1, Puritan 2, Puritan 3, Puritan 4)

CrowdBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(1st Person In Crowd, 2nd Person In Crowd, 3rd Person In Crowd)

AstrologersBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Astrologer)

PsychicsBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Fortune TellersBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ChorusBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Grim ReapersBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

EggsBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Sad Little Egg)

GuardsBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities