SOMETHING ROTTEN!
March 14th and 15th at 7 p.m.
Ages 13 years and older
Due to the uncertain climate surrounding the health and wellness of our community, we are operating on a day-to-day basis and all dates may be subject to change pending any government requirements based on COVID-19 safety measures. Masks are presently required for all performers during the rehearsal process and backstage during performances.
Welcome to Auditions Information
VIRTUAL AUDITION
See Audition Information for more details.
Jotform Link (must be received by March 15th at 12:00 p.m.)
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
March 14th and 15th at 7 p.m.
Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application and bring it completed to the audition.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to the Renaissance with the outrageous musical comedy, Something Rotten! Set in the 1590’s, 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. 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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Shakespeare
The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to late 40’s
Nick Bottom
A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother.
Gender: Male
Age: Mid 20’s to late 40
Nigel Bottom
Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 40
Bea
Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 40
Portia
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 40
Nostradamus
A soothsayer
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to late 60’s
Brother Jeremiah
Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful.
Gender: Male
Lord Clapham
A posh patron of the theater.
Gender: Male
Shylock
An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
Gender: Male
Minstrel
Gender: Male
Ensemble
The Playhouse is currently seeking a diverse medium to large-sized ensemble of all ethnicities to portray characters in Something Rotten! We are currently looking for performers with great presence who also exhibit strong vocal/ movement abilities. We encourage all performers to put forth their best audition for consideration.
Roles include: Minstrel, Townspeople, Troupe, Lord Clapham, Shylock, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more.