Marblehead Little Theatre (MLT) is thrilled to announce non-Equity auditions for “Something Rotten!” Written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, with music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, this hilarious musical about Shakespeare’s contemporaries is sure to have you laughing and dancing in your seat.
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 theater 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.
For more information, please visit: http://mtishows.com/something-rotten.
Directed by Katie Meuse, with musical direction by David Flowers and choreography by Erin Pelikhov, “Something Rotten!” runs for 10 performances from June 21-30. Rehearsals begin April 21.
Auditions will be held Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at Marblehead Little Theatre at 12 School St. Actors should sign-up for a singing time slot via the online form by visiting mltlive.org, and should prepare two 32-bar contrasting song selections in the style of contemporary musical theater. Sheet music should be brought to the audition, hole-punched in a binder, and an accompanist will be provided.
Callbacks with a dance call will be held Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (a more specific time window will be announced if a callback is offered). Callbacks will also take place at Marblehead Little Theatre.
For any actors who would like to brush up on their tap-dance skills ahead of auditions, choreographer Erin Pelikhov is offering three tap classes at MLT for adults and teens ages 14 and older, on Mondays, March 11, 18, and 25. Students may sign up for any number of classes for beginners (7 – 7:30 p.m.) or intermediate/advanced (7 – 8 p.m.). Please visit mltlive.org for more information and to reserve your spot.