Raleigh Little Theatre is seeking performers for its upcoming production of Something Rotten!, book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick. Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. This show will be presented in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre.
About the show
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.
Important dates
Audition Information Session: June 3, 2024 (Monday) 7-8pm [Register on Zoom here]
This information session will include an overview of the audition process, forms, and guidance on how to prepare. This is a great session to attend if you have never auditioned for a show before, never volunteered at RLT, or if you would like to hear more from the creative team about the process and show.
General Auditions: June 10, 2024 (Monday) and June 11, 2024 (Tuesday), 7pm-10pm
Callback List: Posted on RLT’s website by June 12, 2024 (Wednesday) at 5pm
Callbacks: June 13, 2024 (Thursday), 7-10pm
Cast List: June 18, 2024 (Tuesday) by 5pm
Rehearsals: July 8 – August 15, 2024; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7-10pm, with some flexibility on weekends
Tech rehearsals: August 17, 2024 (Saturday) and August 18, 2024 (Sunday) all day; exact times TBA
Tech dress rehearsals: August 19, 2024 (Monday) and August 20, 2024 (Tuesday), 8pm
Previews: August 21, 2024 (Wednesday) and August 22, 2024 (Thursday), 8pm
Performances: August 23-25; August 29-September 1; September 5-8; and September 12-15
Strike: After closing performance on September 15, 2024. All cast and crew members are expected to assist with strike. Strike includes clearing the theatre of costumes, set, and props from the show.
About the auditions
Click here to sign up for an audition day!
See full character breakdown here
All auditionees should arrive at 7:00pm on the day they sign up for. There are TWO general audition days. You need only attend ONE.
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please no pre-recorded music.
Don’t know your vocal range? No worries. Bring your prepared song, and the Music Director might also ask you to sing some scales on the piano.
All auditionees will be asked to learn jazz and simple tap combinations so please bring/wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate to move in (i.e. sneakers or jazz shoes). The show utilizes traditional Broadway-style tap. If you have tap experience, great. If not, that’s ok. We will teach you as well as provide you with shoes should you get cast.
Please fill out the following paperwork to bring with you to the auditions:
Audition Form
Conflict Calendar
A callback list will be posted by 5pm on June 19. All auditionees that are called back will be asked to read, sing and dance from provided sections of the script.
All roles are volunteer.
Questions about auditions? Contact Michele Weathers: michele@raleighlittletheatre.org
About RLT: Raleigh Little Theatre is a welcoming community theatre. Our staff of designers and directors strive to deliver a professional level of quality to our productions which has resulted in many awards over the years. All our actors and crew members are volunteers and we encourage you to join us.
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