Teen Actors Wanted For "Something Rotten" Play

Seeking teens for "Something Rotten" play. See the details below. About the project: Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. 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: Sunday, April 26th 2:00p.m. - 5p.m. for callbacks as needed Performance Dates at The Theater at Violet Woods Event Center (Formally the Wigwam Event Center): July 10 - 19, 2026. You will be asked to fill out an audition form. You may attach a resume and picture if you wish (it is not required). Please bring a calendar that includes conflicts. You will have your picture taken and a number will be assigned to you. Auditions will consist of a music audition and (if you are auditioning for a speaking role) a cold reading audition. Please prepare a song excerpt (approx. 1-2 minutes) for your music audition. Music should be Broadway or Jazz Standard style, but NOT a song from Something Rotten. You may bring your phone with lyrics, a CD, or sheet music for our accompanist. The Director requests that you do not sing a capella. The final cast list will be sent via email by Wednesday night, April 29th and posted on our website. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons beginning May 1, 2026. ALL cast members MUST attend the first rehearsal to receive your materials, take costume measurements, and complete any paperwork. Tech Week (Sunday through Thursday before Opening Night) will include weeknight rehearsals. If you are interested, please apply.