Something Rotten! 

The Hit Musical Comedy 

Auditions:

April 22nd 6 - 8:30pm 
April 23rd 6:30 - 8:30pm 

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AUDITION LOCATION:
Over the Moon Escape Room
1307 W 6th Street Unit 109 
Corona, Ca 92882

There will be some Dance Callbacks at the END of each night of auditions for some roles. 
Additional Dance & Vocal Callbacks will be by invitation April 27th at 9am

Performances Sept 5th - 15th
There is a morning performance on September 13th at 10am 
Rehearsals Begin June 17th
 

Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater piece - An Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.  No Acappella auditions will be allowed. Music from the show is encouraged. TAPPERS/DANCERS - PLEASE BRING TAP SHOES (if you have them) to your VOCAL AUDITION.  Audition appointments can be scheduled by emailing info.obctheater@gmail.com  Appointments are not necessary but are encouraged and will be honored before walk-ups. 

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: 

 Video submissions can be sent to info.obctheater@gmail.com.  Video Submissions MUST be received by April 21st or they will not be considered.  You must be available for in person callbacks on April 27th if you send a video submission. 

Character Breakdown

Minstrel
The Minstrel will not only sing the opening number, but also play multiple characters throughout the show. (Baritone)
 

Nick Bottom
A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and will do anything to beat him. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings, tap dance skills a plus. (Baritone)

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Nigel Bottom
mid 20s to 30s. Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naive young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings very well. (High baritone/tenor)

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William Shakespeare
A renaissance rock star. Think Mick Jagger or James Brown. Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice, tap dance skills a plus. (Rock tenor) 

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Thomas Nostradamus
40s to 60s. A soothsayer who almost sees the future correctly. A bit loony. He predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic actor who sings and moves very well. (Baritone)

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Bea
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 man to make ends meet and to prove to Nick she can be an actor. Seeking a comedic actress who sings very well. (Alto/Mezzo Sop) 
 

Portia
20’s to 30’s.  An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. Seeking a great comedic actress who sings very well. (Youthful soprano with a strong mix) 
 

Brother Jeremiah
Portia’s father. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings.

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Ensemble (Female and Male) 
Various ages / ethnicities. Seeking traditional dancers and quirky character types who are strong singers and dancers. Tappers needed.  

Shylock, Lord Clapham and many other named roles will be cast from the ensemble.