www.mynct.org - Something Rotten Jr

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Auditions for NCT's Something Rotten Jr.Auditions for NCT’s Production of Something Rotten Jr. are open to all young people ages 7-17. WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday, June 8, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM WHERE: NCT, 6452 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA 19119 (located on the 3rd floor of the Philadelphia Circus Campus) Enter through the side door located down the walkway from the parking lot behind the building and look for signs to the third floor directing to the auditions. Please note that the Circus Campus does not have an elevator to the third floor. Performance Dates: September 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM September 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM October 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Directed and Choreographed by: Jack Amend Directed and Music Directed by: Mary Beth Betzler Show Description: 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. The production team is committed to casting the very best performers for each role regardless of race, sex, ability, gender identity, size, and sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are seeking a diverse and energetic cast ages 7-17*. Everyone is welcome and warmly encouraged to audition. * Youth participants must be between the ages of 7-17 at the time of audition through the rehearsal/production process. Rehearsal Process: Rehearsals will begin for the full cast in mid-July. Rehearsals are on Saturday and/or Sunday mid-morning-afternoon and no more than two evenings during the week, Monday and Wednesday. Attached with the audition materials is a rehearsal calendar with all currently finalized rehearsal dates. A finalized calendar will be provided at the first rehearsal. Not all participants will be called to all rehearsals each week. The rehearsal cadence emphasizes that the bulk of the “learning” of the show happens in the summertime so that young people can focus on learning the show material before the new academic year begins. Once schools resume in late August/early September, the focus of rehearsal will shift to running and cleaning the show. The production team has tried to be intentional about not scheduling rehearsals around holidays. Rehearsal Expectations: Participation in a theater production is like playing on a sports team. If a team member is out, the rest of the team cannot function to its fullest potential and the team cannot be entirely successful. As such, it is imperative that each cast member attends all of their scheduled rehearsals. No more than 5 conflicts will be excused during the rehearsal process. If a cast member exceeds 5 conflicts, they may be removed from songs/scenes. All conflicts must be provided at the time of the audition. Work on the set will be completed during some scheduled rehearsals. Participants will be tasked to work on the set during these times. Further information about what set projects will be completed during rehearsals will be communicated as the rehearsal process progresses. Additionally, attendance is mandatory at the following: Sitzprobe: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Time TBD) Tech Week: Sunday, September 20-Thursday September 24, 2026 (Time TBD) Performances: September 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM, September 26, 2026 at 2:00, October 3 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM (Call times TBD) Set Strike: Immediately following the 10/3 7:30PM show (exit time no later than 10PM) Information about rehearsal and performance location will be included in the audition materials that will be emailed out following sign-up. ALL rehearsals and perforamances will take place in the Germantown neighborhood. Audition Process A folder of audition materials and additional information will be emailed out to all auditionees shortly after signing up. Be prepared to sing songs from the show, with vocal cuts and sides provided by the production team. A dance video will also be provided in advance of the audition. The dance routine will ALSO be taught at the audition. The tracks provided in the audition folder will be the SAME tracks used for the audition. Available Roles: Below is a breakdown of the available roles. Some characters will double as an ensemble member. There are plenty of ensemble roles with lines. Please include the role(s) you wish to audition for in the comment section of your signup. Roles marked with a “*” are principal roles and will require an additional vocal selection and side for the audition. Nick Bottom* A struggling playwright who dreams – much to his own chagrin – of having a career like Shakespeare’s. Though Nick is artistically frustrated and stressed about leading the Troupe, he means well, even if his actions aren’t always exactly ethical. Nigel Bottom* Nick’s sweet younger brother, lacks the confidence he needs to write until he falls in love with Portia. Inspired by her confidence in him, Nigel writes verses worthy of Shakespeare himself! Bea* Married to Nick and loves him in spite of his lack of success in the theatre. She is whip-smart, is resourceful, and always looks on the bright side of any situation. William Shakespeare* The most famous playwright in Tudor England. Though Shakespeare is extremely successful, he’s always on the lookout for inspiration, which sometimes includes borrowing ideas from others. Nostradamus* Not the Nostradamus, but his niece, Nancy – can see the future, although with varying degrees of accuracy. Her predictions, for better or worse, lead the Troupe to produce their very first musical. Portia* A Puritan and Brother Jeremiah’s daughter. She is passionate about poetry even though she isn’t technically allowed to read it. Minstrel* Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance! The Minstrel joins the ensemble for the rest of the show. Brother Jeremiah* A Puritan and Portia’s father. He sees sin wherever he looks and does not approve of the theater especially Nick and Nigel’s Troupe. Lord Clapham A posh patron of the theater. He abandons the Troupe as their patron once they cross Brother Jeremiah. Shylock Banned from any profession other than moneylending, but theatre is his true love, and he wants nothing more than to become the Troupe’s patron Troupe (Peter Quince, Robin, Tom Snout, Snug, Francis Flute) These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines. Ensemble Foreman, Messenger, Announcer, Attendant, Doorman, Panicked Woman, Valet, Eyepatch Man, Horatio, Footman, Master of the Justice, Court Scribe, Clerk, Townspeople (Solo 1, Solo 2, Solo 3, Solo 4), Puritans (Puritan 1, Puritan 2, Puritan 3, Puritan 4), Crowd (1st Person In Crowd, 2nd Person In Crowd, 3rd Person In Crowd, Astrologers (Astrologer), Psychics, Fortune Tellers, Chorus, Grim Reapers, Eggs (Sad Little Egg), Guards

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