"Something Rotten" Show Needs Teens
Actors entering ninth grade as of fall 2025 and up are welcome to audition for the "Something Rotten" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: Set 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: Auditions this year may consist of reading dialogue, a monologue, and/or a vocal audition. Performances will be Nov. 13-15, 202,5, at Phillips Luxury Apts (Historic Phillips) Auditorium. Please download the attachment for the audition form and details. If interested, please apply.
10 roles
Baritone (Nigel’s older brother married to Bea) Nick is the director of his acting troupe who also takes pride in caring for his family. He’s creative but relies on Nigel to do the writing for their plays. Nick cannot deal with Shakespeare’s success, so he pressures himself to take desperate measures.
Tenor (Nick’s sweet, younger brother) As the troupe’s poet, he writes from his heart, unsure at times but gains confidence after falling in love with Portia.
Baritone/tenor (The bard. Over the top with a huge ego) He is wildly popular, somewhat Elvis-like, and a narcissist. Previously an actor with Nick, Shakespeare proudly lords his success over him while being enamored with Nigel’s writing.
Baritone (“Over-the-top” acting nephew of THE famous fortune telling Nostradamus) This wildly enthusiatsic, likable, almost correct soothsayer, is an audience favorite.
Baritone (Portia’s father) This intense character is head of the religious Puritans who preaches fire and brimstone and believes all things related to the theatre are sinful.
Alto (Nick’s progressive thinking wife) She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. Bea tries to help by going to work for their financially struggling family, giving the brothers more time to create the perfect production.
Soprano (Brother Jeremiah’s daughter) Portia loves poetry, theatre, and ultimately Nigel.
Baritone (singing part only - doubles as chorus member) This character sets the stage for our year-ofthe-Lord 1595 experience by engaging with the audience while singing the beautiful solo, “Welcome to the Renaissance.”
(New York Jewish accent appreciated but not necessary) The Jewish money lender whose secret passion is the theatre.
The posh, financial patron for Nick and his troupe of actors Something Rotten!
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