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"Something Rotten!" Play In Need Of Teens

Wheaton, IL, United States
ID: 600489Exp: 3/15/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking teens for "Something Rotten!" play. See the details below. About the project: Welcome to the Renaissance, where the Black Plague has ceded power to the Puritans, farthingales and codpieces are the latest fashion trend, and the biggest celebrity in England is a playwright named William Shakespeare. In the midst of all this excitement, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are trying to keep their acting company afloat. In a desperate attempt to out-Bard the Bard, Nick consults with a soothsayer, who informs him that the future of theatre involves acting, singing, and dancing — sometimes all at once! As the Bottom brothers strive to write the world’s very first “musical”, they find themselves caught in a bitter battle with the Bard and the play’s the thing. Something Rotten! is a hysterical, joyous, over-the-top celebration of everything you love about Broadway. Additional info: Callbacks are by invitation at the director’s discretion, and not all roles will require one. Auditions will involve singing, dancing, and reading scenes (sides will be provided once you sign up for a slot). Auditions will be held in 40-minute time slots. When signing up, please indicate the day and preferred time slot. (Sign up for a 40-minute time slot; 6:00 – 6:40, 6:45 – 7:20, 7:25 – 8:05, 8:10 – 8:50, 8:55 – 9:35) Please be prepared to sing 32 measures of a musical theatre song (not from the show) and bring sheet music in the correct key to your audition. Callbacks Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-10:00 p.m. READ THROUGH: Saturday, March 21; 10:00 a.m. PERFORMANCES: Friday, May 22nd – Sunday, June 14th (15 performances total) Evenings Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Matinees Sundays at 2pm When applying, please send your audition form, and headshot (see the attachment).

2 roles

MinstrelBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance! Joins the ensemble for the rest of the show. Tenor

EnsembleBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

These dancing singing roles will fill all the additional roles and carry several productions numbers. Peter Quince, Robin, Tom Snout, Snug, Francis Flute, Townspeople, Puritans, Concert Crowd, Astrologers, Psychics, Fortune Tellers, Grim Reapers, Eggs, Guards. Soprano, alto, tenor, baritone