Mabie Theatre Friday, March 3, 2023 - 8:00pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 8:00pm Richard Jay Sullivan* (Brother Jeremiah) Audiences may remember him from past Cape Rep productions of Fun Home (Bruce Bechdel), A New Brain (Roger),The Woman In Black (The Actor/Arthur Kipps), Good People (Mike), Mack and Mabel (Mack Sennett . 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. When: 8 p.m. Saturday and March 11, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 12, Where: Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West. For example, during the song A Musical, "Nostradamus and the chorus men don sailor hats, which harkens to several nautical-themed musicals, including South Pacific, Anything Goes, On the Town and Dames at Sea. March 23rd, 2015 [Broadway] Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (William Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea Bottom), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lorde Clapham/Judge), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel)Notes: First Preview Are you mad? Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Nick's younger brother. The Bechdel Test is a measure of women's representation in media. Portia: Tori Speed Gullible fans such as Nigel Bottom. Seeking traditional dancers and quirky character types who are strong singers and dancers (must tap) She has made a deal with Shakespeare that they will be exiled to America ("To Thine Own Self" (Reprise)). Later, Nigel runs into Bea, who explains to him that they should still trust Nick because they can always fall on him if they need him ("Right Hand Man" (Reprise)). They get into a huge argument and Shakespeare tries to take advantage of their squabble to get his hit ("To Thine Own Self"). Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Uh huh-Nigel, A puritan? Set in 1595, Something Rotten! The cast of the Bradford High School production of Something Rotten! to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! is the hilarious, brand-new musical directed and choreographed by theatre legend Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin).Set in the 1590's, Something Rotten! Something Rotten!.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. When: 8 p.m. Saturday and March 11, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 12. They are saving for a better life, and when Nick tries to open the Money Box, Bea smacks his hand away. Nick is convinced that Shakespeare steals shows, as supported by the fact that Nick and Nigel (the Bottom Brothers) were writing Richard II and Shakespeare wrote Richard II shortly after. Something Rotten! Nigel is not very happy with "Omelette" and claims that it doesn't feel right. Lord Clapham, a patron who trusts the brothers and raises funds for their troupe, enters to announce that Shakespeare is doing Richard II. Will Shakespeare sabotage Omelette the musical or will it be the smash hit that sends Shakespeare's career downhill? I haven't seen the show, but the writer is describing "pansy humor" that would have been common in the 1930s or 1970s (the intervening years being ones in which homosexuality was hardly mentioned at all). Spoilers, I guess, but Portia says something to him and he just leaves. This hilarious musical features unforgettable song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters. ", Gesouras has most recently starred in "The Music Man" and "Sister Act.". Nigel sits down to try to write a new play. John O'Farrell They're looking to be offended, not reacting to a specific offense. Armored Closet Gay: Brother Jeremiah portrays himself as a staunch Puritan, if only to hide the fact that he's really, really homosexual (or, judging by the fact he has a daughter, bisexual). Featuring show-stopping song and dance, a wacky cast of characters, and gut-busting comedy, Something Rotten! Kathleen Hornbacker (u/s Portia) In act two, after the events of To Thine Own Self, Nigel meets Bea after she has had a baby shower with some female friends. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. "It's pure entertainment from beginning to end, and this team is absolutely first-rate. He is a very clumsy man who often gets nervous and stutters when he's really nervous. Something Rotten! Chris Poston An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. The Puritans exit. *Our system only provides suggested monologues or songs for select characters if we have matching monologues and song information in our database. Director Scott Miller's blog, "The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre" about New Line's creative process. Minstrel: Nico Jaochico Not quite offensive because I don't think it's my place to be offended. opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in previews on March 23, 2015, and officially opened on April 22, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with the sets designed by Scott Pask, costumes by Gregg Barnes and lighting by Jeff Croiter. "She will do anything to help her husband make coin. Comedy, Parody, Farce, Historical/Biographical, College/University, Large Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. I didn't get it, but I almost do. However, when a Broadway theatre became available, Kevin McCollum decided to open the show without the Seattle tryout. do u know who her father is?-Nick, You really want that guy giving a speech at ur wedding reception-Nick and more. Nick is having qualms about "Omelette: The Musical" as well, but dismisses these doubts once he learns that the town lined up all the way around the theatre for tickets. Producer: Kathleen Breedveld Nigel asks the messenger if Portia can be his "plus one". "She is a sheltered young woman who connects with her love interest over anything art (related)," Woodill said. ', " 'Something Rotten!' and "Make an Omelette" are combined into one track because of the brevity of the former. When some of the actors become suspicious of Nostradamus and why he is at their theatre, Nick lies and says that Nostradamus is an actor. We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. The translation was by Calle Norln. "Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be.". is a historical fiction, musical comedy. SPECIAL DEAL: The original 1588 Tamburlaine Show T-Shirt, as seen in New Line Theatre's production of Something Rotten! but Brother Jeremiah is a complicated man who brings immediate and necessary laughter to the show . They/them. Nico Jaochico She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. is a hysterical, joyous celebration of everything you love about Broadway. (Nick, Nigel, Troupe), I Love the Way, All (Portia and Nigel), BROTHER JEREMIAH - speech on page 35 (cut Nicks line). "He is the head of the Puritans and the antagonist of the story," Hardin-Leeth said. CALLBACK LIST - Each person is called for both the Dance and the Singing Callback. Bookstore For that type of person who looks to be outraged by anything I suppose they would have a conniption over aspects of Something Rotten!, but really it's harmless. Name: Brother Jeremiah Role: Secondary Antagonist Breakdown: Brother Jeremiah is the Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. Tom Farris, Tommy Lassiter (Shakespeare), Tory Speed (Portia), Tory Speed (Portia), Megan Bartlett (Bea), Tommy Lassiter (Shakespeare), Glen Riggs (Nostradamus), 2022 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Something Rotten at HTI happening at Hamilton Theatre Inc., 140 MacNab St. N.,Hamilton,ON,Canada, Hamilton, Canada on Fri May 12 2023 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm . proto-feminist wife and Brooks Ashmanskas as Brother Jeremiah, Portia's literally Puritanical but clearly closeted father . Will Nick's show Omelette succeed or will he still be stuck in the shadow of The Bard? Will Bea be able to support herself and the Bottom Brothers? Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). I would use the term "gay panic humor" to mean jokes about how nervous--or "panicked"--homosexuality makes straight men. He idolizes him and uses him as inspiration in his writing. That is the plot of "Something Rotten," the latest production from the Renaissance Theatre, set to run the next two weekends. "David Armstrong, artistic director of 5th Avenue Theater, said that after the positive buzz surrounding the musicals workshop in October [2014], he and Mr. McCollum began discussing the possibility of the show bypassing Seattle in favor of Broadway. As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "The Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). Bea is a very thoughtful person when it comes to her husband and his brother. Something Rotten! I found it offputting. Why see the off brand "The Book of Mormon" when you can just go down to theEugene O'Neill. Note: All Troupe Auditioners will read all 3 parts of Robin, Peter, and Francis in the TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 side, BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, Right Hand Man, All (Bea w/ Nick to read), NIGEL & PORTIA - pg 43 & 44, I Love the Way, All (Portia and Nigel), LORD/ LADY CLAPHAM - pg 9 - 10 end with Like the Bard, Welcome to the Renaissance, mm. Nigel and Portia go to the after party, where Portia gets drunk. is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Nick also becomes desperate because now his wife Bea trying to get a job and none of the other women have jobs. Brother Jeremiah The Troupe Note: All Troupe Auditioners will read all 3 parts of Robin, Peter, and Francis in the TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 side Nostradamus Portia & Nigel Shakespeare Bea & Nick Bea - BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, Right Hand Man, All (Bea w/ Nick to read) Samantha Mayer Alice Beberdick Andelyn Sunderman Allison Sass Kayce Drevline Nigel explains to Portia that he sent one of his sonnets to the Bard for feedback. Brother Jeremiah Lines (Something Rotten) How do you want to study today? Brother Jeremiah | Something Rotten! And have ROBIN say that line, NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, A Musical, mm. Andrew Kracht Multiple times throughout the show, Shakespeare tries to get Nigel to tell him what he's working on and sometimes he even goes as far as making Nigel give him the script to his show saying that he will "read it and give feedback." The iconic example is the "Not That There's Anything Wrong with That" episode of SEINFELD. The tour starred Matthew Janisse (Nick Bottom), Matthew Baker (Shakespeare), and Richard Spitaletta (Nigel Bottom) and was staged by Steve Bebout (associate director of the original Broadway production). They both have a strong love of poetry and William Shakespeare, however, Brother Jeremiah dislikes the Bottom Brothers and won't allow Portia to be with Nigel.

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