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Upcoming Auditions

Something Rotten Auditions

There’s Something Rotten in the State of the Inland Empire…. and it’s popping up with the Rialto Community Players in Rialto!

Auditions for the 10-time nominated, side-splitting HILARIOUS musical “Something Rotten!” is coming October 21st and 22nd, 2024. Come be a part of the story where two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway.

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 rockstar known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater 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. “Something Rotten!” features large song and dance numbers, and some over-the-top characters.

Production Information:

Director – Cameron Harris

Music Direction – Roxanne Lua

Choreography- Amanda Nicole

Performance dates:

March 7-23, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays 2pm

Rehearsals:

11/12-12/18, 2024 Mon and Wed 7pm-1030pm
1/7-2/27, 2025 Tue-Thur 7pm-10:30pm
Tech Week – 3/3-6, 2025 6:30pm-???

Audition Information:

When: October 21st and 22nd, 2024 at 7pm (invited callbacks 10/23)

Where: Sandra R Courtney Community Playhouse located at 150 E San Bernardino Ave Rialto, CA 92376

What: Please prepare 16-32 bars (or enough to show us what you got) of a Broadway style musical to perform at auditions. Please bring backing track to be played via Auxiliary Capable. There will be NO accompanist present for auditions. Headshots and Resume are HIGHLY recommended!

*There is no pay

Cast of Characters

*ALL ROLES ARE OPEN*

Nick Bottom

-The main protagonist of the show.​ 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. ​He is responsible for creating the first musical, Omelette, ​after guidance from the misguided Nostradamus.​ Seeking a comedic actor who sings – tap dance skill a plus.

-Gender: Male

-Approximate Age: 25 to 40

-Vocal range: top G4, bottom A2

Nigel Bottom

-Nick’s young​er brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He’s not very confident, as shown when he doesn’t think his work is very good despite the outstanding quality of his writing. He is very gullible and can easily be manipulated. He falls in love with Portia and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. Seeking a comedic actor who sings very well.

-Gender: Male

-Approximate Age: 22 to 35

-Vocal range: top A4, bottom Eb3

Shakespeare

-A renaissance rock star. Classic Mick Jagger type performer. ​William Shakespeare is both the real life author of many plays and rival to Nick Bottom. Shakespeare, also referred to as “The Bard” throughout the show, gets all of the praise and attention from his adoring fans leaving writers like Nick and Nigel in his shadow. Shakespeare is portrayed as a rock star, and all of his sonnets are performed as rock songs during the song ​Will Power​.​ ​Seeking a comedic actor with a pop/rock voice style, tap dance skills a plus.

-Gender: Male

-Approximate Age: 25 to 40

-Vocal range: top Ab4, bottom Ab2

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 male to make ends meet for her growing family. She is a strong leader and a powerful woman who is quite persuasive when she wants to be. She ultimately saves the day. Comedic acting a plus.

-Gender: Female

-Approximate Age: 30 to 40

-Vocal range: top D5, bottom D3

Portia

-A quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. Portia is the only daughter of Brother Jeremiah and the love interest to Nigel Bottom. ​They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare and poetry. ​Portia and Nigel set out to convince Jeremiah and the other puritans that they should be together rather than following the “star-crossed lovers” idea​. ​Comedic actress who sings well.

-Gender: Female

-Approximate Age: 20 to 35

-Vocal range: top F#5, bottom G3

Nostradamus

-A soothsayer who “​almost”​ sees the future correctly. A bit loony. This character predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic performer who sings and moves very well.

-Gender: Male or Female

-Approximate Age: 45 to 55

Minstrel

-The Minstrel is a narrator of sorts for the show with the main purpose of introducing the cast and welcoming the audience to the Renaissance era of the show. This performer opens the first and the second act. The performer playing the Minstrel will also play other roles in the show.

-Gender: Male or Female

-Any age

-Vocal range: top A4, bottom C#3

Brother Jeremiah

-The Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. He is very strict and refuses to let his daughter engage in “fulfilling her lustful desires”. He shows nothing but disrespect towards everyone, but especially playwrights like Nick and Nigel. A deeply repressed Puritan. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Seeking a comedic actor who sings.

-Gender: Male

-Approximate Age: 45-60

-Vocal range: top G4, bottom G3

Lord Clapham/ Master of the Justice (non-singing role)

-Lord Clapham is a flamboyant theatre producer. Comic speaking role. Master of Justice is a judge who later over sees the Bottom Brother’s case.

throughout the show.

-Gender: Male

-Approximate Age: 40-65

Shylock (possible non-singing role)

-Jewish landlord/tax collector who loves theater more than anything. It was illegal at that time to hire someone who was Jewish, so when Nick is forced to hire Shylock, he must watch out or he could be hanged. An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt. Comic character.

Tom Snout, Peter Quince, Snug, Francis Flute, Robin Goodfellow
Ensemble (all ages and all genders)

Looking to cast up to 20 people to play various roles throughout the show. Strong dancing abilities for some, others who can sing and just want to have fun on stage. 

Various Roles Include:

Theatrical Players, Bard Back-up Dancers, Tap Dancers, Puritans, Renaissance Writers, Shakespeare Groupies, London Townspeople

Ages 12-99

Dancing abilities a plus, singing abilities needed

If you have any questions, feel free to email director, Cameron Harris at rchsactor@gmail.com