LSP - Something Rotten Auditions
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WHO CAN AUDITION:
Leads, Anyone Age 18+
Ensemble/Dance Group, Anyone Age 16+
SYNOPSIS:
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, SOMETHING ROTTEN. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, SOMETHING
ROTTEN was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years”. 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!
AUDITION DATES: (please pick one 1-hour time slot and arrive at the selected time):
Sunday, June 28, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, June 29, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 30th-Callbacks if Needed, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Note: Not all parts will get a callback.
Audition Sign Up Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAAF2BA4FEC25-64248189-something
Audition Form- Must be done prior to auditions:
https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/form.php?form_id=18574
AUDITION PREPARATION:
Sing a selection in the style of the show. Songs should be 1 minute or less and use a karaoke/instrumental track. No accompanist will be provided and no a cappella auditions. If possible, please provide the link to your track and include the precise time (minute; second) that you would like to begin.
PRODUCTION DATES:
Please ensure that you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning.
Dates:
September 11; 7:30pm
September 12; 7:30pm
September 13; 2:00pm
September 18; 7:30pm
September 19; 7:30pm
September 20; 2:00pm
September 25; 7:30pm
September 26; 7:30pm
September 27; 2:00pm
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Starting Monday July 6th
Monday- Thursday 6pm-9pm, Weekends will be limited.
Please Note: Holidays will be planned accordingly in the schedule.
LOCATION:
Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin
DIRECTOR- Katie Gray [email protected]
MUSIC DIRECTOR- Chase Portner [email protected]
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Nick Bottom – Baritone, Ambitious and frustrated playwright. The older Bottom brother who is determined to make his mark. He is desperate to outdo Shakespeare and create the next big thing in theater. Strong comedic timing and confident vocals required.
Nigel Bottom – Tenor, Nick’s sweet, awkward younger brother. A hopeless romantic with a poet’s soul. Nigel represents the artistic side of theater, contrasting with Nick’s more mercenary approach. Strong singer and emotionally grounded actor.
William Shakespeare – Rock Tenor, The rock star of the Renaissance. Flashy, self-absorbed, and charismatic. While he’s undeniably talented, he is also self-centered and somewhat pretentious. Think Mick Jagger meets Freddie Mercury.
Nostradamus – Tenor/High Baritone, A wacky, slightly off prophet who foresees the future of musical theater. Comedic character actor with great energy and vocal confidence. Mysterious, all-knowing, and slightly eccentric.
Bea – Mezzo-Soprano, Nick’s supportive and bold wife. Feminist, funny, and secretly dreams of performing. She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision- making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a male to make ends meet for her growing family. Must be comfortable with light physical comedy.
Portia – Soprano, Nigel’s love interest; a quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. Pure-hearted, sweet, and slightly rebellious. Requires strong vocals with a classic musical theatre feel.
Brother Jeremiah – Baritone, Portia’s overbearing, puritanical father. A deeply repressed Puritan. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Must have a commanding presence and strong comedic chops.
Lord Clapham / Master of the Justice – Baritone, Nick and Nigel’s patron. Proper, a bit pompous, but supportive. May double as other ensemble roles.
Minstrel – Narrator-style role that narrates some parts of the story and serves as the “guide” for the audience. Smooth vocals and strong stage presence. May be doubled with ensemble.
Shylock- An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
Ensemble- A versatile group of singer-dancer-actors to portray: Troupe members, Puritans, Shakespeare fans, Musical theater spoof characters, etc
Dance Core- Main dancers for this show, very little singing required. Must review the dance core audition dance.
Leads, Anyone Age 18+
Ensemble/Dance Group, Anyone Age 16+
SYNOPSIS:
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, SOMETHING ROTTEN. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, SOMETHING
ROTTEN was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years”. 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!
AUDITION DATES: (please pick one 1-hour time slot and arrive at the selected time):
Sunday, June 28, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, June 29, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 30th-Callbacks if Needed, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Note: Not all parts will get a callback.
Audition Sign Up Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAAF2BA4FEC25-64248189-something
Audition Form- Must be done prior to auditions:
https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/form.php?form_id=18574
AUDITION PREPARATION:
Sing a selection in the style of the show. Songs should be 1 minute or less and use a karaoke/instrumental track. No accompanist will be provided and no a cappella auditions. If possible, please provide the link to your track and include the precise time (minute; second) that you would like to begin.
PRODUCTION DATES:
Please ensure that you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning.
Dates:
September 11; 7:30pm
September 12; 7:30pm
September 13; 2:00pm
September 18; 7:30pm
September 19; 7:30pm
September 20; 2:00pm
September 25; 7:30pm
September 26; 7:30pm
September 27; 2:00pm
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Starting Monday July 6th
Monday- Thursday 6pm-9pm, Weekends will be limited.
Please Note: Holidays will be planned accordingly in the schedule.
LOCATION:
Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin
DIRECTOR- Katie Gray [email protected]
MUSIC DIRECTOR- Chase Portner [email protected]
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Nick Bottom – Baritone, Ambitious and frustrated playwright. The older Bottom brother who is determined to make his mark. He is desperate to outdo Shakespeare and create the next big thing in theater. Strong comedic timing and confident vocals required.
Nigel Bottom – Tenor, Nick’s sweet, awkward younger brother. A hopeless romantic with a poet’s soul. Nigel represents the artistic side of theater, contrasting with Nick’s more mercenary approach. Strong singer and emotionally grounded actor.
William Shakespeare – Rock Tenor, The rock star of the Renaissance. Flashy, self-absorbed, and charismatic. While he’s undeniably talented, he is also self-centered and somewhat pretentious. Think Mick Jagger meets Freddie Mercury.
Nostradamus – Tenor/High Baritone, A wacky, slightly off prophet who foresees the future of musical theater. Comedic character actor with great energy and vocal confidence. Mysterious, all-knowing, and slightly eccentric.
Bea – Mezzo-Soprano, Nick’s supportive and bold wife. Feminist, funny, and secretly dreams of performing. She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision- making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a male to make ends meet for her growing family. Must be comfortable with light physical comedy.
Portia – Soprano, Nigel’s love interest; a quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. Pure-hearted, sweet, and slightly rebellious. Requires strong vocals with a classic musical theatre feel.
Brother Jeremiah – Baritone, Portia’s overbearing, puritanical father. A deeply repressed Puritan. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Must have a commanding presence and strong comedic chops.
Lord Clapham / Master of the Justice – Baritone, Nick and Nigel’s patron. Proper, a bit pompous, but supportive. May double as other ensemble roles.
Minstrel – Narrator-style role that narrates some parts of the story and serves as the “guide” for the audience. Smooth vocals and strong stage presence. May be doubled with ensemble.
Shylock- An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
Ensemble- A versatile group of singer-dancer-actors to portray: Troupe members, Puritans, Shakespeare fans, Musical theater spoof characters, etc
Dance Core- Main dancers for this show, very little singing required. Must review the dance core audition dance.
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514 56th St, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140
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