Something Rotten!
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick.

Director: Christa Savery Dunn
Music Director: Danielle Clougher Kelly
Choreographer: Hallie Grace Nowicki

Audition Dates
Sunday, December 8 @ 7:00PM
Monday, December 9 @ 7:00PM
Call Backs December 10 @ 7:00PM

Performance Dates:
Fridays, March 7 & 14, 2025 @ 8:00PM
Saturdays, March 8 & 15, 2025 @ 8:00PM
Sundays, March 9 & 16, 2024 @ 2:00PM

Important Information for auditions: Sunday, 12/8 & Monday, 12/9:

Auditions are by appointment beginning at 7:00 PM.

Actors will be given a specific time slot when they email and should arrive 10 minutes before their call time.

Email Toni Ruscio at cctpad@curtaincallbraintree.org and let her know which day you would like to audition and which role(s) you would like to audition for.

Initial auditions are music only.

• Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show.
  
• The song you choose can be from the show.
  

Important Information for call-backs: Tuesday, 12/10:

If you are called back, please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to dance in. If you have tap shoes, please bring those, as well.

If you are called back, you must be able to attend in person.

Please bring:

• A resume (If you do not have a resume that is OK, as there is a section on the registration form, which we will ask you to fill out, that provides space for you to list your past shows.)
  
• A recent photo of yourself (The photo doesn’t need to be a professional headshot and you may print it on regular paper.)
  
• A list of conflicts from January - March (You should include all conflicts Monday – Sunday.)

Character List

All roles are open to actors of all genders, races, and ethnicities. We encourage performers from diverse backgrounds to audition.

NICK BOTTOM (vocal range: A2-G4) – 30 to early 40s, male. A frustrated Renaissance writer at
his wit’s end, trapped in Shakespeare’s shadow. Passionate, at times goofy, and competitive.
Nigel’s older brother and Bea’s husband. Seeking a comedic actor that sings and dances well.
Tap experience a plus.

rockstar. Over-the-top and cocky. Seeking a comedic actor that sings and dances well. Should
NIGEL BOTTOM (vocal range: Eb3-A4) – 20s to 30s, male. An adorably sincere, sometimes
awkward poet. Initially very nervous and humble, but slowly gains confidence through a shared
BEA (vocal range: D3-D5) – Late 20s to 40, female. A capable and charismatic woman
determined to live her own way in Elizabethan England (even if it means dressing as man to do
PORTIA (vocal range: G3-F#5) – 20s to early 30s, female. A bright young Puritan woman who
can’t help her passionate love of poetry, theatre, and ultimately, Nigel. Seeking a comedic actor
NOSTRADAMUS (vocal range: C3-F4) – 40s to 50s, male (will consider female performers for
this role). A soothsayer who predicts the future not quite accurately with hilarious results. Goofy
at times, yet sometimes wise. Seeking a comedic actor with a big personality and strong ability
MINSTREL (vocal range: C#3-A4) – Any age, any gender. A charismatic singer who welcomes
BROTHER JEREMIAH (vocal range: G3-G4) – 40s to 50s, male. A tightly laced Puritan who
LORD CLAPHAM – 50s to 60s, male identifying. Patron of theatre. He’s flamboyant and
SHYLOCK – 50s to 60s, male identifying. A Jewish money lender to whom Nick is in debt.
ENSEMBLE (all voice parts) – Various ages, genders, and occupations: Minstrel, Townspeople,
Nick’s Troupe, Lord Clapham, Shylock, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, etc. Tap experience a
plus.