Child Auditions for Musical Production "Something Rotten Jr."
Looking for kids to audition for "Something Rotten Jr.". More information is below. 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. 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: What: Sing a song of your choice with accompaniment. Read from the script. Who: For youth currently in 6th-11th grades. Rehearsals will be held on weekdays, July 7-28, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Participants must be available for all rehearsals and performances. No exceptions. PERFORMANCES July 28, 29, 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
12 roles
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.
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!
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.
A Puritan and Brother Jeremiah’s daughter. She is passionate about poetry even though she isn’t technically allowed to read it.
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.
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.
Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance!
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.
(Peter Quince, Robin, Tom Snout, Snug, Francis Flute) - 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. They abandon 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
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