Hilo Community Players announce AUDITIONS for
Something Rotten!
WELCOME TO THE RENAISSANCE!
It’s 1595 in South London, and struggling playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are tired of living in the shadow of superstar William Shakespeare. Desperate for a hit, Nick consults a soothsayer who predicts the next big thing in theatre: the musical!
Packed with outrageous comedy, romance, Shakespeare, show-stopping songs, and plenty of exciting dance (including Tap), Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to Broadway and everyone crazy enough to make theatre.
Audition to be part of the cast
All auditions held at The Keawe Theater (280 Keawe St, Hilo)
WHAT TO PREPARE:
MUSIC — Prepare a 32-bar cut of a modern musical theatre song (Preferably post-1970s). Please include a YouTube or karaoke/instrumental track link on the registration form with a timestamp of when you would like us to start and end your track.
DANCE — Come already warmed up, dressed comfortably to move, and bring water to remain hydrated. If you tap, please indicate your experience on your audition form and be prepared to demonstrate it.
ACTING — No monologue needed! Auditioners will cold read from provided sides.
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS — Though in-person auditions are strongly preferred, we will accept a virtual audition if you are absolutely unable to attend auditions due to schedule conflict. Please e-mail us at HiloCommunityPlayers@gmail.com for consideration.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
- Nick Bottom — Ambitious, frustrated playwright determined to beat Shakespeare. Baritone/Tenor. Strong mover/tapper preferred.
- Nigel Bottom — Sweet, awkward, romantic poet and Nick’s younger brother. Tenor.
- William Shakespeare — Charismatic, egotistical rock star of the Renaissance. Rock Tenor. Strong mover/tapper preferred.
- Thomas/Nancy Nostradamus — Eccentric soothsayer whose predictions are hilariously almost right. Baritone/Mezzo.
- Bea Bottom — Nick’s clever, determined, independent wife. Mezzo/Belter.
- Portia — Quirky, passionate Puritan who falls for Nigel. Soprano/Mezzo.
- Brother Jeremiah — Portia’s strict and hilariously over-the-top Puritan father. Baritone.
- Shylock — Moneylender and enthusiastic theatre lover. Featured character role.
- Lord Clapham — The Bottom Brothers’ wealthy and demanding patron. Featured character role.
- Minstrel — Charismatic guide to the Renaissance. Strong singer/dancer.
- ENSEMBLE — Troupe members, Puritans, townspeople, Shakespeare fans, dancers, tappers & more! Featured singers, dancers, actors, and strong character performers are needed.
- We are looking for singers, actors, dancers, tappers, comedians, and enthusiastic storytellers of all experience levels! Adults and older teens are encouraged to audition; however, there are no keiki roles available in this production.
Registration Required. Please see the form above.
We wish you the best of luck, and we’ll see you at auditions!
SOMETHING ROTTEN! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Questions? Contact hilocommunityplayers@gmail.com