Everything about The Bard is stylish, swoon-worthy, and not-so-subtly boastful. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successfulscreenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John OFarrell,Something Rottenwas lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed byTime Out New Yorkas the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years. Our database has more than 8000 famous performers. Nigel Bottom- Male, mid 20s to 30s. "address": { Young princess from Khun family. }, If a characters sections are broken up into two parts, please prepare both. Nigels older brother. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role. October 2015 He predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Its become clear that nothings as amazing as a musical! .wsite-menu a {} Portia's father. Add missing songs. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.. Callbacks will consist of cold reading, movement, singing from the score. Sweet and a little awkward. After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, its time to move forward with the actual preparation. Find with Vocal Range Test. Seeking a great comedic actor that sings well. TOWNSPEOPLE & FULL CAST. Gift Guides _W.configDomain = "www.weebly.com";_W.relinquish && _W.relinquish() She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. Nicks wife. Note: All materials, information, casting information, products, and services included in or available through this site (the "content") are provided "as is" and "as available" for your use. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Pioneer Theatre Company at the University of Utah. Nick and Nigel are in debt to him. Vocal range bottom: C#3 Cast: 18+. .wsite-footer blockquote {} Audition Songs Age: 30 to 50s For further study, we provide links to listen to audition songs on both Youtube and a Spotify playlist. Scuttle (18-30) Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel's expert on humans. Find your vocal range Voice types 423 West 55th Street Second Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 Something Rotten! . "pricerange": "$-$$$", Theatre Trip participates in affiliate programs. Musical However, she reveals a rebellious streak that obsesses over all things Shakespeare, poetry, and theatre just like Nigel. "SOMETHING ROTTEN" - JANUARY 27-29, 2022. Fake Princess. (Youthful Soprano with a strong mix). . He is in love with Portia. MINSTREL: 25 to 35, male. _W.storeCountry = "US"; Metroplex theater companies are invited to share their upcoming audition notices. A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. August 2016 Something Rotten characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Difficulty in Original Key: Difficulty in optimal Key: NICK BOTTOM. And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (and not a specific character), theres always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/supporting role! .wsite-product .wsite-product-price a {} " I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight " - Camelot Sir Robin " Brush Up Your Shakespeare " - Kiss Me, Kate " Comedy Tonight " - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum " The Morning Report " - The Lion King " We Can Do It " - The Producers NIGEL: 30 to early 40s, male. Do not send money to anyone. A soothsayer When you first meet Nick, you discover that he is a struggling writer who is hidden in the shadow of The Bard, aka Shakespeare. Ensemble He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Something Rotten Character Breakdown Please note-this is a guide only as we will cast based on talent Shakespeare Over the top with a huge ego. _W = _W || {}; _W.securePrefix='www.warnertheatre.org'; _W = _W || {}; Seeking a great comedic actress who sings very well. Do you have an upcoming audition for Something Rotten!? Seeking a great comedic actor who sings, tap dance skill a plus. .wsite-elements.wsite-footer div.paragraph, .wsite-elements.wsite-footer p, .wsite-elements.wsite-footer .product-block .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-footer .product-description, .wsite-elements.wsite-footer .wsite-form-field label, .wsite-elements.wsite-footer .wsite-form-field label{} Gender: Male While his wife Beatrice is equally as ambitious, Bottom is fueled by a strong desire to provide for her and find his own success and recognition. The New York Post. Initial auditions will be primarily singing (You may be asked to do a short reading). .wsite-menu-default a {} Something Rotten! (Belter), Portia- 20s to 30s female. January 2016 SOMETHING ROTTEN! Seeking a great comedic actor who sings very well. December 2016 A bit loony. Age: 30 to 50s Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Nigel Bottom " Hard to be the Bard " - Something Rotten! Summer of '42.pdf. She is in every way as independent and ambitious as him, and should probably have her own musical, too. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences in the beginning of the first act! This estimate is just based on the highest and lowest known pitches from the songs we have in our database. Roles include: Townspeople, Troupe, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more. Dancers also included in the ensemble. Warning! A narrator type character. (Baritone). Please refer to the Terms of Service for more information. Vocal range top: A4 When it comes to the pre-pubescent children's voices, treble, and 8th term is usually applied. Think Mick Jagger or James Brown. 2. Part Size: Supporting. Seeking a comedic actor who sings and moves very well. Over the top with a huge ego. The vocal range of classical performance covers about five octaves, from a low G1 (in scientific pitch notation) to a high G6. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for Something Rotten! Please prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo and a ballad, which show vocal range & quality. .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) h2, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-long .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-large .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-small .product-title, #wsite-content h2, #wsite-content .product-long .product-title, #wsite-content .product-large .product-title, #wsite-content .product-small .product-title, .blog-sidebar h2 {font-size:25px !important;} Nicks younger brother. Auditionees who are asked to come in for callbacks will be notified Saturday evening after auditions are complete. .galleryCaptionInnerText {} [{"id":"112695704621287663","title":"Home","url":"index.html","target":"","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false},{"id":"555609608881324007","title":"Stage Company","url":"stage-company.html","target":"","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false},{"id":"684352249643028347","title":"Buy Now","url":"https:\/\/tickets.warnertheatre.org\/TheatreManager\/1\/login&event=0&tmsource=buynow","target":"_blank","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false},{"id":"827263151353247900","title":"Education","url":"education.html","target":"","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false},{"id":"288802811135811838","title":"Donate Now","url":"https:\/\/tickets.warnertheatre.org\/TheatreManager\/1\/login?donationcampaigns&tmsource=marketingsite","target":"","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false},{"id":"357591299127101457","title":"Contact Us","url":"contact-us.html","target":"","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false},{"id":"534579813813175732","title":"One Audience","url":"one-audience.html","target":"","nav_menu":false,"nonclickable":false}], Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice, tap dance skills a plus. Nigels older brother. January 2018 "geo":{ .wsite-headline,.wsite-header-section .wsite-content-title {font-size:43px !important;line-height:15px !important;} { Mezzo with belt (D3-D5). If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Something Rotten! This means that when you order something through an affiliate link, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. ENSEMBLE: Various ages and ethnicities. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world, as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare. 2014-2023 DFWAuditions.com | Developed by, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444A5A92FA5FD0-auditions12. 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Nigel Bottom January 2017 Famous Singers with Soprano Vocal Ranges: Ariana Grande, D3 - B5 - E7 Billie Eilish, D3 - B4 - G5 Vocal range top: A4 Nick Bottom A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Vocal range bottom: Ab2 . A whimsical soothsayer. .wsite-menu-default a {} Support the Arts in Sarnia Lambton! #wsite-content h2, #wsite-content .product-long .product-title, #wsite-content .product-large .product-title, #wsite-content .product-small .product-title, .blog-sidebar h2 {color:#a9a9a9 !important;} Don't know your range? "longitude": -73.121126 Vocal ranges are grouped into overlapping types that each span about two octaves. 2001 - 2023, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. The rockstar of the Renaissance! Lord/Lady Clapham _W.storeEuPrivacyPolicyUrl = ""; A renaissance rock star. He is cheesy, cheerful, and optimistic. LORD CLAPHAM: Older male. Tenor 2 (C3-F4). "@type": "PostalAddress", 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. One section of a musical theatre song of your choice that you feel best showcases your vocal ability, approximately one minute in length. In fact, I would be hard-pressed to even find something even remotely mediocre to say about this stellar Good Company Players production at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater. Seventeen-year-old Corey is madly in love with his next-door neighbor, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the school, but she is too busy mooning over Michael Feldman, the hottest guy around. Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type! The Minstrel will not only sing the opening number, but also play almost ALL of the side characters throughout the show including SHYLOCK ( an old Jewish moneylender), LORD CLAPHAM ) a flamboyant theatre producer) and a handful of other small parts. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. (Baritone), Nick Bottom- Male, mid 20s to 30s. For tap dancers, there will also be a tap dance call on the evening of Monday, November 22nd, If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out our AUDITION FORM HERE:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQWFwdzxcOt-0QsPwQqJ9V6ZwPjgqETDlAidL5b-9ugbdM5w/viewform. Age: 20 to 40s Nigels wife. An experienced British con artist who is sophisticated, suave, and elegant. Also in the ensemble. Something Rotten! There will be one Sunday matinee on May 22nd at 2:00pm and one school matinee on May 25th (time TBC). Gender: Male He is the token 1920s leading man - debonair, dashing, and a matinee idol. Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united by the others by Harold Hill. In the beginning of the play, he idolizes Shakespeare (who has stolen some of his best lines), but while pursuing his love interest, Portia, and crafting his autobiographical play, he begins to take a stand for his art and his future. Looking for a comic actor with a strong voice. } var STYLE_PREFIX = 'wsite'; (artist vocal range) Title: Right Hand Man. Sopranos sing very high notes and have a wide range, so they are generally cast as the female lead in . The Bard. For Minstrel or Ensemble Men, please select the option you feel suits your vocal range the best. This store is PCI Compliant, Please log in to begin your shopping experience. In addition, many of the following are comedic or character pieces in order to match the style of the show. {"hasCustomMinicart":true} Something Rotten - COOPER THEATRE. document.dispatchEvent(initEvt); And when youre ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below. Vocal range top: Ab4 Gender: Male Gender: Female .wsite-not-footer blockquote {} Townspeople, actors in Shakespeare and Bottoms troupes, Lord Clapham, Shylock, chorus, and others. if(document.createEvent && document.addEventListener) { August 2015, All Gender: Male. Vocal range bottom: A2 With long golden hair and modest dress, she emanates innocence and holiness. We would love to hear all about it in the comments! Next, based on your personality andvocal type, decide whether youd like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. January 2019 Tenor: B2-G4. Nicks sweet younger brother. 'active', December 2018 _W.themePlugins = {"navpane":{"condense":1024,"forced":0}}; _W.recaptchaUrl = "https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js"; , January 2020 "name": "Warner Theatre", June 2016 AUDITIONS for the new musical, Any questions not answered below, please contact:[email protected], 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. Keep in mind that you should only use backing tracks for auditions if it is requested in your casting call. And even if its not requested, its generally assumed. Act Two Seeking a comedic actress who sings very well. Tenor (B2-A4). "@type":"GeoCircle", Be sure to let us know if the audition song worked for you! Age 40-60 Brian d'Arcy James, John Cariani, 'Something Rotten' Male Ensemble 2:44 3 Right Hand Man Heidi Blickenstaff, Brian d'Arcy James, John Cariani 2:43 4 God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise) Brian d'Arcy James 1:30 5 A Musical Brad Oscar, Brian d'Arcy James, 'Something Rotten' Ensemble 7:47 6 The Black Death 'Something Rotten' Ensemble 1:15 7 Portias father. All RightsReserved. March 2017 Younger Twin. 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