Directed by Connor Lynch
AUDITION INFO!
Audition opportunities: Jan.23rd or Jan.24th at 6:00pm
Address: 311 S.3rd Street Muskogee, OK
Roles for ages 18 and over. Character descriptions listed below!
Show dates: Apr.3,4,9,10,11,12
Auditions will consist of a simple dance call done in large groups, reading from script, and a song of your choice from the show. We will provide script copies and sheet music along with an accompianist. Memorization is not needed, the script sides from the audition are linked below, so please prepare as needed. Clips of the karaoke style tracks can be found on Youtube if you prefer to use them.
Questions: 918-683-5332 and leave a message or email
Audition script sides:
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION LIST
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" (William Shakespeare). 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 features large song and dance numbers, and an eccentric cast of over-the-top characters, each given his or her own special moment in the show to shine.
Roles are all for ages 18+
LISTED: ANY GENDER, FEMALE, MALE
ANY GENDER:
Minstrel
- Alto / Soprano with high riff. The Minstrel is a narrator of sorts for the show with the main purpose of introducing the cast and welcoming the audience to the Renaissance era of the show. This performer opens the first and the second act. The performer playing the Minstrel will also play other roles in the show.
Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute
- All Voice Types. These characters are individual members and characters within Nick Bottom’s theatrical troupe. Although these particular characters must present as male, they can be played by eithermale or female performers
Shylock
- Baritone or Tenor, Jewish landlord/tax collector who loves theater more than anything. It was illegal at thattime to hire someone who was Jewish, so when Nick is forced to hire Shylock, he has towatch out or he could be hanged. An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Comiccharacter.
Other Possible Speaking and Singing Roles:
- Sad Little Egg - Dreamgirls type solo in Make and Omelette (Soprano/Alto with high belt)
- Three Chefs (important trio in Omelette - ability to sing in tight harmonies)
- Miranda, Rosalind, Helena (friends of Bea)
- Soloists in Welcome to the Renaissance
- Astrologer
- Psychic Woman
- Eyepatch Woman - Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus
- Foreman
- Messenger
- Announcer (Will Power)
- Woman in Crowd
- Panicked Woman
- Woman 1, Woman 2 (Solos in Welcome to the Renaissance)
- Puritan Woman
- Clerk
- Three Chefs (important trio in Omelette - must sing tight harmonies)
- Valet - Shakespeare’s Assistant
- Soloists in Welcome to the Renaissance
- Astrologer
- Eyepatch Man - Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus
- Foreman
- Messenger
- Announcer (Will Power)
- Man in Crowd
- Lead Man
- Doorman
- Valet
- Clerk
- Man 1, Man 2 (Solos in Welcome to the Renaissance
FEMALE
Bea (Female)
- Alto with very good belt and lower extension
- Nick’s wife and “Right Hand Man”. She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a male to makeends meet for her growing family. She is a strong leader and a powerful woman who isquite persuasive when she wants to be. She ultimately saves the day. Comedic acting a plus
- Portia (Female)
- Soprano with a strong mix. A quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. Portia is the only daughter ofBrother Jeremiah and the love interest to Nigel Bottom. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Portia and Nigel set out to convince Jeremiah and the other puritans that they should be together rather than following the "star-crossed lovers" idea. Comedic actress who sings well.
MALE
Nick Bottom
- High Baritone or Tenor
- The main protagonist of the show. A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope.Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and willdo anything to beat him. He is responsible for creating the first musical, Omelette, after guidance from the misguided Nostradamus. Seeking a comedic actor who sings - tapdance skill a plus.
Nigel Bottom
Nigel Bottom
- Tenor or high baritone
- Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward.He's not very confident, as shown when he doesn't think his work is very good despitethe outstanding quality of his writing. He is very gullible and can easily be manipulated.He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art andlove. Seeking a comedic actor who sings very well.
Nostradamus
- Mezzo / Alto with high belt
- A soothsayer who “almost” sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predictsthat Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic performer who sings andmoves very well. (Baritone / or Mezzo)
Lord Clapham
- All Voice Types
- Lord/Lady Clapham is a flamboyant theatre producer. Comic speaking role. Thischaracter may also play Master of the Justice as well as other singing/dancing roles throughout the show.
Brother Jeremiah
- All Voice Types
- The Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. He is verystrict and refuses to let her daughter engage in "fulfilling her lustful desires". He shows nothing but disrespect towards everyone, but especially playwrights like Nick and Nigel. A deeply repressed Puritan. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a comedic actor who sings.
Robin
- Tenor or Baritone Member of Bottom’s theatrical troupe who always plays the female characters (but is a male)