Something Rotten!
July 10 – August 9, 2020
Curtain times are 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays | 3 p.m. Sundays
Additional Performances Thursday July 30 & August 6, 2020
Locally Produced Premiere
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Set in 1595 the story of two brothers, who just happen to be the nemeses of a little known Mr. William Shakespeare, are desperate to write a hit play. A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre will involve Singing, Dancing, AND Acting, all at the same time! Gasp! The brothers then decide to write a (wait for it) MUSICAL! The world’s very first musical!
Creative Team
Book by John O’Farrell & Karey Kirkpatrick
Music & Lyrics by Karey & Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Scott Spence
Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster
Choreography by MartÍn Céspedes
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
“Sometimes “wacky” is exactly what you want in a musical. This one is tuneful and quite hilarious, and it will be just as much of a joy to work on as it will to bring it to NE Ohio audiences.”
“Broadway’s big, fat hit!”
“Think The Producers, Spamalot, and The Book of Mormon. Squared!”
Audition Information:
Lakewood's Beck Center is thrilled to announce auditions for its summer production of "Something Rotten!" Appointments are now being taken for SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23rd and MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th beginning each evening at 6PM.
To secure your appointment call 216-521-2540 x10 during regular Beck Center business hours (usually 9AM to 8PM Mon. thru Thur. and 12PM to 4PM Sundays)
For your open-call audition you will need only to prepare one 60 to 90 second vocal selection. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Dance Calls will only occur during call back sessions. Call Backs will take place Saturday afternoon on Feb. 29th and Sunday evening on March 1st.
"Something Rotten!" opens July 10th and closes August 9th. Rehearsals are anticipated to begin circa June 1st. Staffing this production are Scott Spence (Director), Larry Goodpaster (Musical Director), Martin Cespedes (Choreographer) and Libby White (Production Stage Manager.)
We are seeking performers between the ages of 17 and 65. All looks and types needed. Some ensemble members will need to be proficient in tap, but not all. This is a great show for character actors who sing and move well!
Two AEA contracts are anticipated for this production. All Non-Equity performers will receive a stipend in addition to EMC (Equity Member's Candidacy) points---Likely 10 or 11 weeks.
About The Show:
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years." Set in the 1590's, 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 fortells that the future of theatre involves singng, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first Musical. Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each given their own special moment in the show to shine.
For further information about this show, including character breakdown, you may use the following link or address: https://www.mtishows.com/something-rotten
Please make all appointments through the Beck Center Box Office! If either open-call audition date is impossible to attend, you may write Beck Center Artistic Director Scott Spence at scottdavidspence@gmail.com Out-of-town auditioners should also contact the Artistic Director at that e-mail address before signing up for an appointment slot.