Something Rotten! AUDITIONS for the new musical
NOV. 19, 6PM
NOV. 20, 12:30PM
CALLBACKS: NOV. 22 Evening
TAP DANCE CALL: NOV. 22 Evening
PERFORMANCE DATES:
May 20-28, 2022
Director / Choreographer: Jackie Burns
Musical Director: Frank Brennan
Any questions not answered below, please contact: auditions@theatresarnia.org
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will take place at the rehearsal studios at the Imperial Theatre on Friday, November 19th, beginningat 6:00pm, and Saturday, November 20th, beginning at 12:30pm. Callbacks will be on Monday, November 22nd in the evening. For tap dancers, there will also be a tap dance call on the evening of Monday, November 22nd
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If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out our AUDITION FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQWFwdzxcOt-0QsPwQqJ9V6ZwPjgqETDlAidL5b-9ugbdM5w/viewform
You will be contacted no less than one day before auditions with your individual audition time and dance call information. Auditions are open to anyone 14 years of age or older. We are asking all prospective auditionees to prepare the following:
1. One section of a musical theatre song of your choice that you feel best showcases your vocal ability, approximately one minute in length. You may bring your own sheet music or accompaniment track. A Capella auditions will not be accepted.
2. One of the provided musical sections from a song in the show, selected based on the character for whom you are most in auditioning (if you’re interested in multiple characters, please select one musical section). If a character’s sections are broken up into two parts, please prepare both. For Minstrel or Ensemble Men, please select the option you feel suits your vocal range the best. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS MUSICAL SECTIONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ITMZi0tPbyI9OXFe5Mf9qHou0NKoSlIP
Some auditionees may be asked to do a vocal range test or a cold read after their vocal audition. All auditionees will need to participate in the dance call, either before or after their vocal audition. Please make sure you wear comfortable clothing that you can move in easily and bring a pair of indoor shoes with you (running shoes, jazz shoes, or ballet shoes are fine. No socks or bare feet please). Auditionees who are asked to come in for callbacks will be notified Saturday evening after auditions are complete
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Rehearsal/Performance Information:
Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, beginning on Sunday, February 6th. All rehearsals will take place in the rehearsal studios at the Imperial Theatre. There is a possibility of moving a few Thursdays to Fridays in later April/early May.
Performances will be on: May 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7:30pm. There will be one Sunday matinee on May 22nd at 2:00pm and one school matinee on May 25th (time TBC). Tech week will take place from Sunday, May 15th – opening night on Friday, May 20th. Cast attendance in mandatory at all nights of tech week and all performances
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COVID Protocols/Vaccination Requirement:
In accordance with provincial guidelines, Theatre staff, volunteers, performers, audience members and/or anyone else entering the venue will be required to show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will also be required at auditions. You will need to present your proof of vaccination when you arrive at your audition. The production will follow COVID-19 distancing, mask wearing, and sanitization protocols. Masks will be worn at all times during the rehearsal process. Contact tracing protocols will be followed. The project is subject to our ability to ensure the health and safety of the cast and crew. Should circumstances change or COVID numbers continue to rise to the point that working on the show becomes unsafe, the team reserves the right to cancel the project.
If you have any questions, please contact: auditions@theatresarnia.org
Show Synopsis:
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. Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each given his or her own special moment in the show to shine. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences... in the beginning of the first act! It’s become clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical”!
Roles Available:
** Please note: all age ranges are approximate, with the exception of the minimum age requirement of 14 years old**
Nick Bottom
A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Nigel Bottom
Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Shakespeare
The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D3
Portia
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Nostradamus
A whimsical soothsayer. Leads the number “A Musical”
Gender: Male
Age: 25-45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Brother Jeremiah
Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful.
Gender: Male
Age: 50-65
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G3
Minstrel
A narrator type character. Also in the ensemble.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 - 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Ensemble
Many characters roles available, including: Acting Troupe, Lord Clapham, Shylock, Man Servants, Townspeople, etc. Dancers also included in the ensemble
Gender: Any
Age: 14+
Tap Dancers
We are specifically seeking experienced tap dancers, in addition to the ensemble members. Singing optional.
Gender: Any
Age: 14+