"Something Rotten Jr." Needs Girls and Boys
Youth participants between the ages of 7 and 17 are welcome to audition for "Something Rotten Jr." Please see the 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: A folder of audition materials and additional information will be emailed to all auditionees shortly after they sign up. Be prepared to sing songs from the show, with vocal cuts and sides provided by the production team. A dance video will also be provided in advance of the audition. The dance routine will ALSO be taught at the audition. The tracks provided in the audition folder will be the SAME tracks used for the audition. Performance Dates: September 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM September 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM October 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM If 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.
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.
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.
A Puritan and Brother Jeremiah’s daughter. She is passionate about poetry even though she isn’t technically allowed to read it.
Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance! The Minstrel joins the ensemble for the rest of the show.
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.
A posh patron of the theater. He abandons 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
(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.
Foreman, Messenger, Announcer, Attendant, Doorman, Panicked Woman, Valet, Eyepatch Man, Horatio, Footman, Master of the Justice, Court Scribe, Clerk, Townspeople (Solo 1, Solo 2, Solo 3, Solo 4), Puritans (Puritan 1, Puritan 2, Puritan 3, Puritan 4), Crowd (1st Person In Crowd, 2nd Person In Crowd, 3rd Person In Crowd, Astrologers (Astrologer), Psychics, Fortune Tellers, Chorus, Grim Reapers, Eggs (Sad Little Egg), Guards
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