Something Rotten (Gr 9-12)
Show Description
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.
Recommended ages 12 and up
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Cast List
- Nick Bottom
- Tobi Aina
- Nigel Bottom
- Noah McRedmond
- Bea
- Lainey Zurcher
- Portia
- Natalie Hudepohl
- Shakespeare
- Gabe Neal
- Nostradamas
- Charleigh Wright
- Shylock
- Collin Rellar
- Minstrel/Ensemble
- Blake Sisney
- Lady Clapham/Ensemble
- Rebecca Biggerstaff
- Brother Jeremiah
- Topher Slemons
- Tom Snout
- Kyla Turvey
- Peter Quince
- Clete Reinberger
- Snug
- Lania Skinner
- Francis Flute
- Henry Cool
- Robin
- Joanna Williams
- Troupe Member
- Peyton Andry
- Troupe Member
- Marlana Doepker
- Troupe Member
- Wyatt Elma
- Sad Egg/Troupe Member
- Anna Kate Gage
- Troupe Member
- Alex Goettsch
- Troupe Member
- Brian Jung
- Ensemble/Astrologer
- Kate McKinley-Brewer
- Ensemble/Miranda
- Maria Cortina
- Bard’s Boys/Rosalind/Ensemble
- Kelsey Espenshade
- Master of Justice/Ensemble
- Mary Claire Kirby
- Bard’s Boys/Ensemble/Psychic Woman
- Sofia Leni
- Ensemble/Bard’s Boys
- Andrew Michel
- Ensemble/Bard’s Boys
- Ray Muenzer
- Ensemble/Foreman…/dt>
- Evan Northup
- Ensemble/Announcer
- Abby Null
- Helena/Ensemble
- Christine O’Donnell
- Bard’s Boys/Ensemble
- Beckham Romanello
- Bard’s Boys/Ensemble
- Abe Sanders
- Bard’s Boys/Ensemble/Puritan Woman
- Donna Shupe
- Bard’s Boys/Ensemble/Messenger
- Stephen Tait
- Eyepatch Woman/Ensemble
- Evangeline Winkler
- Ensemble/Featured Dancer
- Avery Kaufman
- Ensemble/Featured Dancer
- Elise Kaufman
- Ensemble/Featured Dancer
- Paige Murphy
- Ensemble
- Sophia Ahmed
- Ensemble
- Esme Chacon
- Ensemble
- Valeria Cortina
- Ensemble
- Evy Danemayer
- Ensemble
- Addison Gage
- Ensemble
- Reagan Kraemer
- Ensemble/Feature Dancer
- Jillian Kraft
- Ensemble/Valet
- Oscar Ruiz
Rehearsal Information
- School year rehearsals are generally Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 5:00/5:30 p.m. Summer rehearsals will vary, depending on cast schedules.
- In the weeks preceding a performance, rehearsals increase in length and may include weekends. A rehearsal calendar is available within one week of casting.
- Cast and Student Production Team (SPT) members are expected to be at all required rehearsals.
- If you MUST miss a rehearsal (other than dates specified during your registration), you MUST notify director at Susan.Jung@chca-oh.org BEFORE the fact. Do not send messages with other cast members and/or friends as that method is unreliable. Multiple absences may jeopardize your role even if they are prearranged and excused.
Audition Information (Gr 7-12)
- Write your Cast Bio using the Bio Instructions examples (see Key Links). Give your write-up to whomever will submit your Online registration.
- Complete these 3 steps by deadline (see Important Dates):
- Online registration (handles your audition request and student agreement, bio, scheduling future payment of all production and Fine Arts fees, medical, liability and Parent Volunteer forms)
- Record Conflicts using Cast98 - See below for Steps and Tips.
- Create & Submit Your Audition Video: Video Instructions - choose a musical theatre song that best showcases your range – any song from any era (comedic songs are a good idea!) Then upload them here: https://form.jotform.com/231705679762163
Cast 98 Steps and Tips
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If you’re new to Cast98, click “Create a Profile.”
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Enter any required information.
- Skip “A Little About You” bio section.
- Click green “Continue” button.
- Verify your email.
- Click “Edit My Favorites”
- Scroll down and choose “CHCA Theatre” then “Save Changes”
- Click on the “Cast98” icon (top left) to go back to the homepage.
- You should see “Upcoming Shows, ” click “Audition” on the show you want.
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Read Step 1: Expectations. Check “I Understand and Agree” at the bottom.
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Add your profile and fill out the required info >>> click “Save Profile.”
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It will return you to Step 1, but scroll down to click the yellow “Audition Now” button
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Fill out all required info in Step 2: Profile (Skip anything not required) then click “Save and Continue” at the bottom.
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On Step 3: Conflicts, click on any dates from the audition date through the performance dates that you may have a conflict. Add:
- UA = Unavailable (No need to add the reason.)
- PA = Partially Available then put time available ("must leave at 4:15, arrive by 4:30", etc.) (Remember that during Pre-Tech Week, only essential conflicts allowed. During Tech Week, NO conflicts allowed.)
- Click “Save and Continue” at the bottom.
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On Step 4: Roles & Times, read this page thoroughly, as it varies based on each show.
- Complete where needed.
- Click “Save and Submit” at the bottom.
You’ll be able to review your submission and get a confirmation email from Cast98 as well.
Parent Information
- All show fees are paid via online registration.
- Decide who should receive important communications regarding your student and the production and enter their emails during registration.
- Upper School Theatre parent communication is coordinated through the myCHCA Apps/website. You must sign in to access this content.
- Mandatory Show Fees:
- Cast:
- $160 Cast fees covers costume fee, snacks/juice for pre-tech week, tech week meals and juice boxes, short sleeve production t-shirt, and production party.
- $125 annual Fine Arts fee is added to your first CAST registration in an Upper School theatre production in an academic year and helps cover CHCA overhead expenses.
- During online registration, you schedule a future automatic payment deducted after the show is cast and the first rehearsal is held. If your child is not cast, the Fine Arts Office will cancel your registration and scheduled payment.
- All cast members must sell 12 tickets total. Ticket purchases will be ordered and tracked via ShowTix4U, CHCA's online box office. If the ticket sales requirement is not met by the deadline, you must agree to pay for unsold tickets up to 12 at $12 each.
- Student Production Team (SPT):
- SPT registration is REQUIRED $40 covers snacks/juice for pre-tech week, short sleeve production t-shirt, and production party.
- $36 Tech week meals and juice boxes (optional, but recommended)
- Cast:
- Parent Volunteers: Each family is required to serve a minimum of 6 volunteer hours. You will complete a volunteer form during registration that will ask your volunteer preferences. There are many areas to serve, such as costumes, props, communication, cast party, set builds, box office, and more. It takes a village to put on an excellent production!
- Did you know your volunteer hours make you eligible to become a Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA) Booster member? We appreciate EVERY hour of work dedicated to an amazing production!
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Important Dates
- Gr 9-12 Complete online registration: 08/28/23 at 11:59 p.m.
- Gr 9-12 auditions: Video submissions due by: 08/28/23 at 11:59 p.m.
- Callbacks: 09/07/23, 3:30-5:00
- Cast emailed: 09/10/23
- Parent Meeting: 09/13/23
- Mandatory first rehearsal/Cast meeting/head shots: 09/13/23
- Fees automatically deducted: 09/15/23
- Cast list posted: 09/18/23
- Program Ad deadline: 10/13/23 at 11:59 p.m.
- REQUIRED SPT Registration (includes production t-shirt and pre-tech week snacks/juice boxes) closes: 10/19/23 at 11:59 p.m.
- Production Party (optional but recommended) registration closes: 10/19/23 at 11:59 p.m.
- Cast ticket purchase requirement due:11/01/23 at 11:59 p.m.
- PRE-TECH WEEK: 10/30/23 – 11/03/23 - no conflicts allowed except those approved by director before casting
- TECH WEEK: 11/06/23 – 11/09/23 - no conflicts allowed!
- Gift-A-Gram Order Deadline: 11/08/23
- Blu-Ray Order Deadline: 11/24/23
Key Links
3/3: Create and submit audition video
Bio Instructions and examples
Parent Volunteer Position Descriptions
Rehearsal Schedule (will be created after casting)
Theatre email:
CHCAHSTheatre@chca-oh.org