WINTER 2027 AUDITIONS: Middles Musical, Sundays 4-7pm: "SOMETHING ROTTEN JR!" (ages 11-16)
OVERVIEW / SYNOPSIS:
"Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”
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."
Something Rotten! JR. features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Don’t miss your chance to bring this history-twisting tale to your stage!
ABOUT THE PROCESS:
Our Middles program is an advanced performance group designed for students who demonstrate strong commitment, skill, and readiness for an elevated experience. This cast rehearses with a higher level of intensity and focus, and performs off-site, providing students with the opportunity to engage with new audiences and environments. The program emphasizes independence, professionalism, and a deeper level of artistic exploration, preparing students for continued growth both within and beyond our school.
We create a safe learning environment where everyone will feel like an important part of the production. Our programs integrate social/emotional learning and confidence building to make it a truly unique learning experience. We focus on building confidence and creativity while learning the art of theatre.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
While it may not be a work by Shakespeare, this musical comedy—including the title itself—is filled with references and allusions to Shakespeare’s works. Through the show, actors will learn about the origins of these references and discover how Shakespeare became the “rockstar” of the theatre world he is portrayed as in the musical.
AUDITIONS:
Auditions will consist of singing a 16-bar cut of a song from the show, as well as readings from the script. The audition songs will be sent out a few weeks before the auditions.
Every single role, from the principal cast to the ensemble, is vital to bringing a show to life, and we strive to ensure that every actor in the production feels important and has moments where they can shine!
Auditions will be held on January 3rd. It is $5 to audition for the show, and if cast, the full show fee is $495.
REHEARSALS:
Sundays, January 10th to Sunday, March 21st. Rehearsals are from 4-7pm at NESPA studios 106 and 107 (located at 55 Concord Street). Actors in lead roles may be asked to come in early for some rehearsals.
TECH WEEK:
Tech rehearsals will be held Monday, March 29th to Friday, April 2nd.
There are no absences during tech week.
TICKETED PERFORMANCES:
Performances will be held on Saturday, April 3rd and Sunday, April 4th.
Exact performance times will be determined once rehearsals are underway.
Please make sure that the dates work for your schedule. There are no refunds after registering.
Questions? Please reach out to Artistic Director, Kelly Walsh, at [email protected].