Something Rotten!
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Kary Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn
Produced by Cathy Lutts and Kristen Vincenty
April 28- May 15, 2022
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 rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre 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.
Footlighters Announces Auditions for Something Rotten!
Director and choreographer: Jerry Wiesenhahn
Vocal director: Xan Jeffrey
Music director: Charlie Wilhelm
Choreographer: Karen Galliers Hendershot
Producers: Kristen Vincenty and Cathy Lutts
Auditions
Sunday, November 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, November 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Callbacks
Wednesday, December 1 beginning at 6 p.m.
Performances
April 28 – May 15
Location
The Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York Street, Newport KY 41071.
What to Prepare
Please prepare up to 1 minute of a musical theatre song that best showcases your voice. There will be an accompanist provided—please bring sheet music in the proper key; no prerecorded music or a cappella auditions.
There will be a dance audition, including a brief tap combination—please bring appropriate shoes and wear clothing that allows you to move.
Please sign up for an audition slot below. Walk-ins will be taken at the next available time slot.
Synopsis
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 rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre 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 the opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
Roles
Nick Bottom
A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother.
Age: 30 to 40
Nigel Bottom
Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan.
Age: 30 to 40
Shakespeare
The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego.
Age: 30 to 40
Bea
Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She has a progressive view of her role as Nick’s wife.
Age: 30 to 40
Portia
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel.
Age: 20 to 35
Nostradamus
A soothsayer
Age: 40 to 50
Brother Jeremiah
Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful.
Shylock
An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
Lord Clapham
A posh patron of the theater.
Ensemble
Roles include: Minstrel, Townspeople, Troupe, Lord Clapham, Shylock, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more.